Carolina
Panthers
1-1
27
FINAL
3
Cleveland
Browns
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Cleveland Browns 27-3 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Panthers continue to assert their dominance in the league, showcasing their potential as serious contenders this year.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 183 yards and a touchdown, while Chuba Hubbard made significant contributions on the ground with 108 rushing yards. Wide receiver Chris Brazzell II was a reliable target, racking up 94 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, with Nic Scourton registering two sacks and Shaq Thompson making a game-changing impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Thompson's first pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Panthers to build an insurmountable lead. The Browns struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately falling to a strong defensive performance by Carolina.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 183 | 1 | 1 | 79.4 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 18 | 5 | 28% | 66 | 0 | 3 | 2.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 21 | 108 | 5.1 | 60 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 24 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 |

