Carolina
Panthers
0-2
19
FINAL
29
Cleveland
Browns
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 3 matchup of the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns topped the Carolina Panthers 29-19, improving their record and solidifying their position early in the season. The win was essential for the Browns, who aimed to establish momentum in a competitive conference.
Cleveland's offense was led by a standout performance from quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered. Running back Quinshon Judkins added to the offensive onslaught with a solid 100 rushing yards, while wide receiver Tyreek Hill was the favorite target, racking up 118 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Panthers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial stops, highlighted by Jared Verse, who recorded 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Panthers' quarterback. The turning point came in the second half when Cleveland's defense stifled a potential scoring drive from Carolina, allowing the Browns to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. With solid contributions on both sides of the ball, Cleveland proved they are a force to be reckoned with as the season unfolds.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 38 | 25 | 66% | 301 | 2 | 0 | 107.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 39 | 24 | 62% | 240 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 23 | 100 | 4.3 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 77 | 7.7 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 34 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 31 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | SAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 40 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 44 |

