Carolina
Panthers
0-0
10
FINAL
23
Cleveland
Browns
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a Week 3 showdown of the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns secured a 23-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers, solidifying their position in the early playoff race. The win was crucial for the Browns as they look to build momentum for the remainder of the season.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make plays under pressure. Running back Cam Skattebo added a strong performance on the ground with 80 rushing yards, while Tyreek Hill was the top target, racking up 76 receiving yards to keep the Panthers' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Browns' performance was pivotal in securing the win, as they applied consistent pressure throughout the game. While Jared Verse recorded half a sack, it was the team's overall effort that stifled Carolina's offensive rhythm, forcing them into critical mistakes. The turning point came in the second quarter when a timely interception shifted momentum firmly in favor of Cleveland, allowing them to control the game from that point on.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 40 | 20 | 215 | 2 | 0 | 82.8 |
| Haynes King | QB | 46 | 20 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 63.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 21 | 80 | 3.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 16 | 44 | 2.8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelan Phillips | SAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac daddy | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Wade | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Martin | P | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 52 |

