Game Recap
In a September 7 week 1 contest, the Chargers posted a dominant 44-14 victory over the Browns. The Chargers led at halftime 20-7 and kept the momentum in the second half 24 7.
The Chargers were led by who tossed in 0 interceptions.
For the Browns, Brian Sipe finished with 375 passing yards in the air, 2 touchdowns. Ozzie Newsome caught 87 receiving yards.
The Chargers finished with 535 total yards, 28 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Browns ended with 419 total yards, 27 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: San Diego Chargers defeat Cleveland BrownsCLE 44-14
- Date: Monday, September 7, 1981
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 535, Turnovers: 0
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 419, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| SDG |
10 |
10 |
14 |
10 |
44 |
| CLE |
0 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Brian Sipe | CLE | 31-57 | 375 | 2 | 2 | 33 | |
| Dan Fouts | SDG | 19-25 | 330 | 3 | 0 | 57 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Muncie | SDG | 24 | 161 | 1 | 21 | |
| Mike Pruitt | CLE | 8 | 30 | 0 | 13 | |
| James Brooks | SDG | 8 | 28 | 1 | 6 | |
| John Cappelletti | SDG | 5 | 14 | 0 | 6 | |
| Greg Pruitt | CLE | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
| Brian Sipe | CLE | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dan Fouts | SDG | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Charlie Joiner | SDG | 6 | 191 | 0 | 57 | |
| Ozzie Newsome | CLE | 6 | 87 | 0 | 19 | |
| Greg Pruitt | CLE | 7 | 86 | 1 | 33 | |
| Dave Logan | CLE | 4 | 71 | 0 | 27 | |
| Reggie Rucker | CLE | 5 | 68 | 0 | 19 | |
| Ron Smith | SDG | 1 | 38 | 1 | 38 | |
| Mike Pruitt | CLE | 6 | 30 | 0 | 11 | |
| Chuck Muncie | SDG | 4 | 23 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 14 | 53 | 0 | | |
| SDG | 41 | 205 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 31-57 | 375 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| SDG | 19-25 | 330 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The San Diego Chargers at Cleveland Browns
- Attendance:
- Weather: 66 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 6 mph
- Time of Game:
