Carolina
Panthers
0-2
21
FINAL
24
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-21, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. With both teams eager to secure a win, this game showcased the resilience and determination of the Browns as they held off a late-game surge from Carolina.
Bryce Young put on a dazzling performance for the Panthers, throwing for 306 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers, particularly Tyler Harrell, who racked up an impressive 199 receiving yards. However, Quinshon Judkins contributed with a steady ground game for the Browns, leading the team with 54 rushing yards, helping to maintain a balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Tyson Campbell's two interceptions proved pivotal, thwarting Carolina's scoring opportunities and providing Cleveland with advantageous field position. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Campbell picked off a deep pass, allowing the Browns to run down the clock and seal their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 29 | 10 | 306 | 3 | 5 | 69.6 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 5 | 199 | 39.8 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

