Carolina
Panthers
1-1
35
FINAL
21
Cleveland
Browns
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers topped the Cleveland Browns 35-21 in a Week 3 matchup that showcased the offensive prowess of both teams. With this victory, the Panthers improve their standing in the league, while the Browns look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young delivered a standout performance, throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to a decisive win. Young’s effectiveness was complemented by tight end Tommy Tremble, who racked up 145 receiving yards, creating mismatches that the Browns struggled to contain. On the ground, the Browns’ Quinshon Judkins put forth a strong effort, rushing for 131 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Carolina’s aerial attack.
Defensively, the Panthers managed to limit the Browns' scoring opportunities despite their running success. Cleveland's Quincy Williams made his presence felt with six total tackles and two sacks, but the defensive unit could not consistently pressure Young. The game’s turning point came in the third quarter when Young connected with Tremble for a touchdown, extending the Panthers' lead and putting the Browns in a position where they had to play catch-up.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 291 | 3 | 2 | 109.7 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 171 | 2 | 1 | 97.9 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 131 | 11.9 | 15 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 14 | 86 | 6.1 | 20 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 2 | -8 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 5 | 145 | 29.0 | 45 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 44 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 61 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 54 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brenden Bates | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

