Carolina
Panthers
2-0
52
FINAL
38
Cleveland
Browns
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 52-38, solidifying their early-season momentum. The high-stakes game showcased both teams battling for supremacy in the division, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious, improving their record as they look to make a playoff push.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for an impressive 354 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating why he’s considered one of the league’s top talents. His ability to connect with key receivers propelled the Panthers' offense to a dominant performance, while the Browns’ Bhayshul Tuten managed to keep his team competitive with 92 rushing yards and Kenyon Sadiq adding 109 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, the Panthers made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Kayvon Thibodeaux recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring the Browns' quarterback, while Edgerrin Cooper's two interceptions proved pivotal in stifling Cleveland's offensive momentum. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Cooper's second pick set up a quick touchdown, giving Carolina a comfortable lead that they maintained until the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 354 | 5 | 1 | 129.4 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 247 | 4 | 4 | 103.5 |
| Will Levis | QB | 4 | 3 | 75% | 49 | 1 | 0 | 155.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 92 | 9.2 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 81 | 5.4 | 18 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 50 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 49 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 31 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 30 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 3 | 7 | 41 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 50 |

