Carolina
Panthers
1-1
14
FINAL
0
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Carolina Panthers blanked the Cleveland Browns 14-0 in Week 3 of the 2026 season, asserting their dominance early in the campaign. With both teams vying for momentum, this matchup was critical for establishing playoff positioning as the season progresses.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the way for the Panthers, throwing for 199 yards and a touchdown, while tight end Darren Waller emerged as his top target, racking up 103 receiving yards. Despite a lackluster rushing attack, the Panthers’ offense was efficient enough to secure the victory, showcasing their aerial prowess in crucial moments.
Defensively, the Panthers made their mark with a standout performance, highlighted by cornerback Tre'von Moehrig's two interceptions that stifled any hope of a Browns comeback. Nic Scourton added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, consistently disrupting Cleveland's offensive flow. The game turned decisively in the second half as the Panthers' defense tightened, ultimately sealing the shutout and reaffirming their status as a formidable force in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 199 | 1 | 0 | 96.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 118 | 0 | 4 | 28.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 38 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 13 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 48 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Art Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

