Carolina
Panthers
2-0
17
FINAL
35
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns secured a decisive 35-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their early campaign. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Browns stepped up to deliver a statement win on their home turf.
Cleveland's quarterback Taylen Green was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 282 yards and five touchdowns, effectively leading his team throughout the game. Jerry Jeudy also made a significant impact, racking up 92 receiving yards, while Quinshon Judkins contributed on the ground with 63 rushing yards, providing balance to the Browns' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Browns made their presence felt, with Maliek Collins recording two sacks to disrupt the Panthers' rhythm. The turning point came when Green connected with Jeudy for a touchdown late in the second quarter, giving Cleveland a momentum shift they never relinquished. The Panthers struggled to respond effectively, making it difficult for them to mount a comeback as the game progressed.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 46 | 29 | 282 | 5 | 1 | 107.3 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 31 | 15 | 184 | 2 | 1 | 75.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 63 | 5.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 25 | 3.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 2 | 34 | 1 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 9 | 85 | 9.4 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Leonard Floyd | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Jones II | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |

