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CLEVELAND (AP) — Ol’ man Rivers keeps rolling along.Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes to Tyrell Williams — and the 36-year-old quarterback even threw a block — and Melvin Gordon had three TD runs as the Los Angeles Chargers banged around Cleveland rookie Baker Mayfield and the Browns Taylor Rapp Jersey , 38-14 on Sunday.Rivers continued one of the best starts of his 15-year career, leading the Chargers (4-2) to their third straight win. Rivers finished 11 of 20 for 207 yards and had only one mistake, an interception midway through the fourth quarter.The Chargers did most of their damage on the ground with Gordon running for 132 yards and scoring on runs of 4, 10 and 11 yards. They had 246 yards rushing.“There haven’t been too many days where we’ve run for more than we’ve thrown,” Rivers said with a laugh. “But I’ll take them any time we can get them.”Rivers and Williams connected on scoring plays of 45 and 29 yards in the first half, and Gordon’s 11-yard run put the Chargers up 35-6.Mayfield’s third start as a pro was a rough one. The No. 1 overall pick was sacked five times, tweaked his ankle when he slid on a sideline marker and threw two interceptions.“We didn’t execute,” said Mayfield, who threw a TD pass to tight end David Njoku . “We didn’t do our job. We weren’t detailed. We didn’t do the things that we talked about all week. That’s the most disappointing thing. Any time you don’t do your job — I’m at fault for the majority of that. I’m going to be very hard on myself but we have to be able to look at this and learn from it.”The Browns (2-3-1) were blown out after playing five tight games — three going to overtime — and showed there’s still a long road ahead.While young QBs like Mayfield, Carson Wentz and Patrick Mahomes may be the NFL’s next wave, Rivers is showing that the old guys can still get the job done. He has thrown 15 TD passes with just three interceptions, and he did all he could to block Browns linebacker Jamie Collins to help Keenan Allen pick up a first down despite the Chargers leading 28-6.“I’m not real comfortable out there,” Rivers said. “But I stayed in front and did not get a holding, so that’s a positive.”The Chargers weren’t surprised by Rivers’ effort.“That’s Phil Shareef Miller Jersey ,” said Williams, who had three catches for 118 yards. “He’s competitive and he’s going to stick his nose in there if he gets an opportunity. I’m not surprised at all.”Los Angeles caught a break on Rivers’ second TD pass to Williams.Left tackle Russell Okung clearly dropped back before the ball was snapped. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett stopped, assuming the play would be whistled, and several other players paused while Rivers lofted his scoring pass to Williams.Williams’ first TD catch was more spectacular. Leaping with three Browns defenders around him, he wrestled the ball way from Browns safety Damarious Randall to give the Chargers a 14-3 lead.OWNER HONOREDFollowing the game, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn presented a game ball to the family of Alex Spanos, the Chargers owner who died earlier this week. Spanos, who was 95, bought the team in 1984.JUST FOR KICKSLynn was relieved the Chargers’ kicking woes did not come into play.“We made all our damn kicks — all the extra points, all the field goals, so that’s an improvement,” he said.Rookie Michael Badgley replaced injured starter Caleb Sturgis and made one field goal and all five extra-points in his pro debut after being signed on Thursday.Sturgis, who has been dealing with a quadriceps injury, missed a field goal and PAT last week. He also missed two extra points in L.A.’s previous game Germaine Pratt Jersey , and the Chargers came in leading the league with four missed PATs.BROWNS BLASTEDCleveland’s first five games were decided by four points or less, but Randall wasn’t concerned about the lopsided loss.“Every team goes through a game like that,” he said. “I’m honestly glad it happened early in the season for us, where we have time to correct what happened.”THOMAS TRIBUTEThe Browns honored future Hall of Fame tackle Joe Thomas by adding 10,363 — the number of consecutive snaps he played over 11 seasons — to the club’s ring of honor. Thomas retired following last season, which came to a premature end for him when he tore his triceps. He grudgingly retired in March.“I love being in the locker room and the paychecks were really good — but my body just couldn’t do it anymore,” said Thomas, who wore an orange Mayfield jersey. “If it weren’t for that, I would be out there today.”INJURIESChargers: DE Christopher Landrum was shaken up in the fourth quarter.Browns: LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) left in the third quarter, and LB James Burgess (hamstring) went out in the fourth. … WR Rod Streater suffered a neck “stinger” while covering a punt in the first quarter and did not return.UP NEXTChargers: Play Tennessee in London on Oct. 21.Browns: Visit Tampa Bay on Oct. 21__ ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)Once the last snowball was thrown and the final snow angel formed on the New Era Field turf, Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier trudged to the parking lot, where he discovered his car better resembled a snowdrift. ”It was hard to get out,” Frazier acknowledged Monday http://www.bengalsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-ryan-finley-jersey , a day after a lake-effect storm dumped more than a foot of snow during and after the Bills’ 13-7 overtime victory against Indianapolis. ”But I enjoyed getting the snow off it because after a win, you know, nothing gets you down.” Even Mother Nature can’t bury a Bills team that continues to exceed even the most modest of preseason expectations. Having already persevered through a major roster purge and persistent questions at quarterback, the Bills now showed they’re capable of braving the arctic elements to remain firmly in a convoluted playoff picture. At 7-6, Buffalo is technically the AFC’s sixth seed. In actuality, the Bills don’t control their own chances due to potential tie-breaking scenarios that would go against them. After closing their home schedule against Miami on Sunday, the Bills end the season with road games at New England and Miami. Frazier sees no reason to count Buffalo out yet based on the resolve the team’s shown under first-time head coach Sean McDermott. ”Kudos to our players for battling through some difficult moments where they could’ve easily said, `Our season’s over,”’ he said. ”But they are fighting and scratching and clawing to get better,” Frazier added. ”To battle the way they did yesterday in those conditions and not give in to the elements, that’s a big deal.” Frazier’s defense did its part. After allowing Indianapolis to tie the game by capping a 19-play, 77-yard drive with 1:16 remaining, the Bills limited the Colts to 21 yards on their only possession in overtime, and forced them to punt with 2:25 left. The Bills’ offense Renell Wren Jersey , which had managed six first downs and 219 yards through regulation, responded with a six-play, 65-yard drive that ended with LeSean McCoy’s 21-yard touchdown run with 1:33 remaining. After losing three straight following a 5-2 start, Buffalo has regained some of its footing by winning two of three. ”I’m proud of what the guys accomplished yesterday and the way they accomplished it to this point,” McDermott said. ”But still a lot of work to do.” Quarterback remains Buffalo’s most immediate concern. Tyrod Taylor was sidelined on Sunday, a week after bruising his left knee in a 23-3 loss to New England. Rookie backup Nathan Peterman is being evaluated for a concussion after he was hurt diving headfirst on a 2-yard run in the third quarter against the Colts. And Peterman was making his first start since throwing five interceptions in the first half of a 54-24 loss to the Chargers last month. With Taylor showing signs of progress over the past few days, McDermott said he’s encouraged by initial medical reports that suggest Buffalo won’t have to scramble to add a quarterback this week. Buffalo’s third quarterback is Joe Webb, an eight-year journeyman who has been used mostly in special teams roles. Webb took over for Peterman and went 2 of 6 for 35 yards and an interception from Buffalo’s 28 on the Bills’ final drive of regulation. The Colts failed to capitalize when Adam Vinatieri’s 43-yard field-goal attempt fluttered wide left through the elements. Webb responded with a 34-yard pass to Deonte Thompson that set up McCoy’s touchdown. The Bills have struggled no matter who’s behind center. Taylor has gone a combined 37 of 65 for 304 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in his past three starts. Buffalo’s receivers are also limping. Kelvin Benjamin’s status is uncertain after he aggravated an injury to his right knee against Indianapolis, while Jordan Matthews was placed on season-ending injured reserve last week. —

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