Carolina
Panthers
1-1
31
FINAL
24
Cleveland
Browns
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Carolina Panthers defeated the Cleveland Browns 31-24, showcasing their resilience as they continue to build momentum in the 2026 season. This victory not only improves their record but also sets the stage for a competitive season ahead.
On the offensive side, Bryce Young led the Panthers with a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and helping his team maintain control of the game. Taylen Green of the Browns put up impressive numbers as well, tossing for 334 yards, while KeAndre Lambert-Smith emerged as a standout receiver with 155 yards, keeping the pressure on Carolina's defense throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Isaiah Simmons stood out with six total tackles, but it was Kenny Moore II's two interceptions that proved pivotal in stalling Cleveland's drives and securing the win for Carolina. The game turned decisively when Moore's second interception halted a late-game Browns push, sealing the victory for the Panthers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 37 | 15 | 334 | 2 | 4 | 51.9 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 22 | 11 | 207 | 3 | 4 | 82.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Dillon | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 4 | 155 | 38.8 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

