Carolina
Panthers
1-1
38
FINAL
28
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 3 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 38-28. The victory was crucial for the Panthers as they look to solidify their place in the playoff picture early in the season. Cam Newton's standout performance was a key factor in this pivotal game.
Newton was electric, throwing for 313 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise and precision. He found a favorite target in Tetairoa McMillan, who racked up an impressive 166 receiving yards, proving to be a game-changer in the passing attack. For the Browns, Taylen Green led the ground game with 62 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Panthers' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Panthers made significant contributions, particularly from Devin Lloyd, who intercepted two passes, putting a damper on any momentum the Browns tried to build. Derrick Brown added pressure with a sack, while Tre'von Moehrig led the team with five total tackles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lloyd's second interception halted a promising Browns drive, allowing Carolina to seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 313 | 4 | 0 | 143.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 284 | 3 | 4 | 78.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 9 | 58 | 6.4 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 7 | 166 | 23.7 | 32 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 8 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Josh Gordon | WR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 45 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

