Carolina
Panthers
0-2
63
FINAL
98
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Cleveland Browns decisively topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 98-63 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. This matchup featured two teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Browns who emerged victorious in a spectacular offensive display.
Cleveland's quarterback Taylen Green delivered an unforgettable performance, throwing for an astounding 806 passing yards and racking up 13 touchdowns. His aerial assault was complemented by efficient play from his receiving corps, while Chuba Hubbard led the Panthers' ground game with 77 rushing yards and Ted Hurst III put up a remarkable 382 receiving yards, showcasing his own talent despite the loss.
Defensively, the Browns were able to make crucial plays that swung the momentum in their favor. Quincy Williams led the charge with two sacks, disrupting the Panthers' rhythm, while Denzel Ward’s interception provided a critical turning point in the game. The Browns' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities helped solidify their commanding victory over Carolina.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 49 | 33 | 67% | 806 | 13 | 0 | 149.8 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 47 | 23 | 49% | 558 | 7 | 3 | 105.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 12 | 77 | 6.4 | 12 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 14 | 382 | 27.3 | 116 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 272 | 45.3 | 96 | 3 | 76 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 7 | 212 | 30.3 | 87 | 5 | 66 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 131 | 2 | 67 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 74 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 41 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 10 | 85 | 8.5 | 64 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 7 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

