The 2022 NFL season is underway and the Week 5 schedule is full of exciting showdowns. One of the more interesting matchups is a showdown between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns.
The Chargers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 34-24 victory over t he Houston Texans last week, leaving time to tell if it was a sign of better things to come. The Browns weren't as fortunate in Week 4, though, suffering a 23-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on the road.
Can the Chargers string together back-to-back wins for the first time this year? Or will the Browns stand tall in front of a rowdy FirstEnergy Stadium crowd?
Here's what projection models and experts across the industry have to say about the Chargers vs Browns Week 5 matchup.
Chargers vs Browns Projections
ESPN FPI< strong>:'Chargers (51.8%)
numberFire:'Chargers (57.1%)
FiveThirtyEight:'Chargers (52%)
Betting Favorite:'Chargers (-2.5)
Projected Winner:'Chargers (4)
Chargers vs Browns Expert Picks
ESPN Experts:'Chargers (5), Browns (2)
Sports Illustrated Experts:'TBD
CBS Sports Experts:'Chargers (4), Browns (3)
Expert Totals:'Chargers (9), Browns (5)
When it comes to projections, the four highlighted sources are all backing the Chargers to win. While the experts' assessment isn't unanimous, 64.3% of them also side with a Los Angeles victory.'
As far as a Browns upset goes, their best shot at winning comes in at 48.2% on', so things there's definitely a realistic possibility for Cleveland to emerge as the victor.
Even though the Chargers are favored by most to win this game, it should be a close-fought battle regardless of the outcome.