Carolina
Panthers
1-1
28
FINAL
14
Cleveland
Browns
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers secured a solid 28-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 3 of the 2026 season, establishing themselves as a formidable contender early in the year. This win not only boosts their confidence but also positions them favorably in the competitive landscape of the league as they look to build momentum.
Offensively, Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for one touchdown, while Chuba Hubbard contributed a strong ground game with 76 rushing yards. Tetairoa McMillan was a key target for Young, racking up 75 receiving yards, showcasing the Panthers’ balanced attack. Although Shedeur Sanders put up impressive numbers for the Browns with 229 passing yards, it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Panthers were a force to be reckoned with, highlighted by Jaelan Phillips' 1.5 sacks and Devin Lloyd's interception that shifted the momentum in Carolina's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Lloyd's pick halted a promising Browns drive, allowing the Panthers to extend their lead and control the game. With the defense stepping up at critical moments, Carolina's balanced performance on both sides of the ball ultimately sealed the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 39 | 22 | 229 | 1 | 1 | 71.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 27 | 19 | 198 | 1 | 0 | 103.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 18 | 76 | 4.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 33 | 3.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Carsen Ryan | TE | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

