Panthers at Browns
Cleveland Browns 45, Carolina Panthers 28 · War Room
Final Score
Panthers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Browns 45 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 218 yds passingDemond Claiborne 114 yds rushingJameson Williams 152 yds receivingRobert Spears-Jennings 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 343Passing yards 208 · 192Rushing yards 117 · 151Completions 18/25 · 13/15Yards per carry 7.8 · 10.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive Week 3 showdown, the Cleveland Browns topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 45-28, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. The win showcased Cleveland's offensive prowess and set the stage for their pursuit of playoff aspirations.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Browns, throwing for 218 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and control throughout the game. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne added to the offensive explosion with a stellar 114 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 152 yards and proving to be Nix’s favorite target.
On the defensive side, Robert Spears-Jennings played a key role with five total tackles and an interception, helping to stifle any momentum the Panthers tried to build. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Spears-Jennings snagged that crucial interception, which led to a touchdown that extended the Browns' lead to 21-7, effectively shifting the game's momentum in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 18/25 | 72% | 216 | 0 | 1 | 81.4 |
| Browns | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 13/15 | 87% | 218 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 14 | 111 | 7.9 | 23 | 4 | 55 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 11 | 114 | 10.4 | 17 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 65 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brevin JordanTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Browns | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 7 | 152 | 21.7 | 49 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 53 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Josh SweatLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Browns | |||||
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam RileyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT WoodsFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Browns | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 3/3 | 4 | 53 |