Carolina
Panthers
1-1
7
FINAL
22
Cleveland
Browns
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns triumphed over the Carolina Panthers with a decisive 22-7 victory in Week 3 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, this win was crucial for the Browns to maintain their competitive edge in the league.
Taylen Green led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for 265 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capability by also contributing 26 rushing yards. Denzel Boston was his primary target, racking up an impressive 120 receiving yards that helped stretch the field and keep the Panthers' defense on their heels. Together, they formed a potent offensive duo that propelled the Browns to their victory.
Cleveland's defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, limiting Carolina to just one touchdown throughout the game. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren led the way with four total tackles, ensuring the Panthers struggled to find rhythm on offense. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Browns' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Green to quickly capitalize and extend their lead, effectively putting the game out of reach for Carolina.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 265 | 2 | 0 | 133.1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 104 | 1 | 0 | 86.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 41 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| J T | LT | 2 | 116 | 58.0 | 12 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 15 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | โ | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Peppers | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ricky James | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

