After a n over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, the s obtained trapped right into a brutal loss on Sunday.
Right here's all the things we all know from the Week 3 defeat to the s . . .
Ultimate rating
Browns 21, Panthers 18
Keys to the sport
- The scrambling skill of quarterback Deshaun Watson stored the Browns offense shifting. He rushed for 45 yards on 11 makes an attempt, and accomplished 16 of his 30 throws for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
- Watson additionally drew a roughing the passer penalty, on Panthers outdoors linebacker Jaelan Phillips, that worn out what may've been a game-clinching interception by Carolina. The flag got here with the Panthers up 18-13 on the 2:29 mark of the fourth quarter and helped arrange the eventual go-ahead rating—an eight-yard landing to tight finish Harold Fannin Jr.
- Cleveland's protection largely grounded Carolina's productive passing recreation, as quarterback Bryce Younger averaged simply 6.1 yards per try. In addition they recorded three sacks.
It was over when . . .
Down 21-18 with 16 seconds left, Younger had his arm hit by Browns defensive finish Derek Bartnett on a third-and-10 try from the Panthers' 42-yard line. The wobbly ball would land into the ready arms of security Ronnie Hickman, sealing the victory for Cleveland.
Gamers of the sport
- CB Will Lee III: six tackles, go defensed
- WR Brycen Tremayne: 4 receptions, 83 yards
- Ok Ryan Fitzgerald: four-of-four on subject aim makes an attempt (35, 41, 53, 37)
What's subsequent?
The Panthers (1-2) will host the s (2-1) on Sunday evening in Week 4.
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