Carolina
Panthers
1-1
48
FINAL
78
Cleveland
Browns
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive Week 3 showdown, the Cleveland Browns triumphed over the Carolina Panthers with a dominating final score of 78-48. Both teams entered the game looking to establish their footing early in the season, but it was the Browns who made a bold statement with this victory, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Taylen Green led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for an impressive five touchdowns while accumulating significant yardage. Dylan Sampson complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, rushing for 137 yards, keeping the Panthers' defense on its heels. On the other side, Bryce Young put up a valiant effort for Carolina, recording 468 passing yards and connecting with Darren Waller for 146 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Browns' high-octane offense.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that tilted the momentum in their favor. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's two interceptions were pivotal, as they not only halted Carolina's drives but also set up scoring opportunities for Cleveland. Sam Williams contributed to the defensive effort with two sacks, consistently pressuring Young and disrupting the Panthers' rhythm. The game's turning point came when Owusu-Koramoah picked off a pass late in the first half, leading to a quick Browns touchdown that widened their lead and shifted the game's dynamic firmly in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 48 | 21 | 468 | 5 | 4 | 79.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 33 | 22 | 360 | 5 | 1 | 130.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 20 | 137 | 6.8 | 4 | 45 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 9 | 19 | 2.1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 145 | 29.0 | 2 | 65 | 2 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 53 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

