Carolina
Panthers
0-2
17
FINAL
37
Cleveland
Browns
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Cleveland Browns topped the Carolina Panthers 37-17 in a decisive Week 3 matchup that showcased the Browns' offensive prowess and defensive dominance. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, Cleveland made a strong statement with this victory.
Quarterback Taylen Green led the charge for the Browns, passing for 279 yards and throwing two touchdown passes that kept the Panthers' defense on its heels. His favorite target, Jeff Caldwell, shined with 122 receiving yards, making key catches that propelled Cleveland's scoring efforts. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard managed only 24 rushing yards for Carolina, highlighting the struggles of their ground game.
Defensively, the Browns were relentless, with Amare Barno recording 1.5 sacks and contributing two total tackles to stifle the Panthers' attempts to gain momentum. Quincy Williams made a game-changing impact with two interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Cleveland. The turning point came in the second quarter when a Williams pick set up a quick touchdown, putting the Browns ahead and solidifying their control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 21 | 13 | 279 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 19 | 10 | 142 | 0 | 3 | 37.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 48 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

