Carolina
Panthers
0-1
27
FINAL
24
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 27-24, showcasing their resolve early in the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts the Panthers' confidence but also keeps them competitive in a tightly contested division race.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 249 yards and three touchdowns, proving instrumental in the team's offensive success. Chuba Hubbard complemented the passing game with a strong performance on the ground, racking up 109 rushing yards, while the Panthers' aerial attack benefited from efficient play throughout the game.
Defensively, JT Woods made a significant impact for the Panthers, recording one sack and an interception, which proved to be pivotal in sealing the victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Woods intercepted a pass, thwarting a potential game-winning drive from the Browns and allowing Carolina to maintain their lead. The Panthers' defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring they walked away with the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 36 | 16 | 249 | 3 | 2 | 72.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 25 | 13 | 198 | 1 | 2 | 58.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 15 | 109 | 7.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 17 | 61 | 3.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 0 | 43 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Woods | FS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Igbinoghene | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

