Carolina
Panthers
1-2
22
FINAL
14
Cleveland
Browns
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 22-14 in a tightly contested Week 4 matchup of the 2028 season. With both teams looking to solidify their place in the playoff race, the stakes were high, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious on the road.
Dak Prescott had a standout performance for the Browns, throwing for an impressive 316 yards and five touchdown passes, but it was not enough to secure the win. On the other side, Tetairoa McMillan led the Panthers in receiving with 89 yards, providing key receptions that helped sustain drives. The game’s offensive fireworks showcased the talents of both teams, but ultimately, it was Carolina’s resilience that made the difference.
Defensively, the Panthers were pivotal in the final moments, with Nic Scourton recording 1.5 sacks and Trevin Wallace snagging an interception that shifted momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Wallace's interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive by Cleveland, allowing the Panthers to seal the victory. Carolina's defense stepped up when it mattered most, ensuring their hard-fought win on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 33 | 25 | 76% | 316 | 5 | 0 | 144.6 |
| John Mateer | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 272 | 1 | 0 | 102.6 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 128 | 1 | 1 | 65.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 132 | 8.3 | 65 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 77 | 4.8 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| John Mateer | QB | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 8 | 89 | 11.1 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 68 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 52 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Ted Gilmore | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaden Platt | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Enrique Martinez | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** Riddick | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah McGuire | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Jackson Jr. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricardo Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Estrada | K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 51 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

