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The Carolina Panthers were unable to build off their positive momentum from Week 2 in Week 3. After throttling the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, the Panthers went to Cleveland and suffered a devastating loss to the Browns on Sunday.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Panthers’ Disappointing Week 3 Loss

The Carolina Panthers did not get the results they were expecting to get this weekend. Fresh off a dominant win in Week 2, the Panthers were unable to build on that in Week 3.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Panthers’ latest injuries suffered in Week 3 loss could expose a depth issue at a key defensive position

The Carolina Panthers suffered multiple injuries during Sunday’s game, but losing both starting cornerbacks is a situation the team might be forced to address in some capacity later this week.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 28

Grading Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young in Disappointing Loss to Browns

The Carolina Panthers put out their worst effort of the young 2026 season in Week 3, losing to the Cleveland Browns 21-18 on the road. The offense was by far the weakest of the season, scoring just 18 points and totaling 360 yards on the day.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 28

The Panthers Lost to the Browns, but These 4 Things Actually Matter

The Carolina Panthers took on the Cleveland Browns in an ugly defensive slugfest of a game. It was not the sort of game most expected to see after both teams had inspiring wins in Week 2.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Panthers Injury Updates: Latest on Jaycee Horn, Jalen Coker, and Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers did not have an ideal Week 3. Not only did the team suffer an inexcusable loss to the Cleveland Browns, but they also saw several more notable injuries.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 27

2 Winners (And 3 Losers) From Panthers' Week 3 Letdown

The Carolina Panthers did exactly what they couldn’t afford to do in Week 3- lose to the Cleveland Browns. We’ve talked about how the Panthers have a brutal schedule, so they have to win the games they should win.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Most Egregious Referee Calls From Panthers' Week 3 Loss vs. Browns

There are plenty of things the Panthers can point to after Sunday's 21-18 loss to Cleveland. They settled for too many field goals, couldn't protect a late lead and still had an opportunity to win the game on their final possession.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

3 Major Takeaways From Panthers' Frustrating Week 3 Loss to Browns

The Panthers should be coming home from Cleveland 2-1. I really don't know how else to put it. Carolina had an 18-13 lead with less than five minutes left, the defense had played pretty well all afternoon and somehow the Panthers are coming home with a 21-18 loss.

Bryce Young News / A to Z Sports / September 27

2 winners and 4 losers from the Panthers loss to the Browns: Bryce Young couldn’t will Carolina to a win but the loss is far from his fault

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young showed some resilience in the 21-18 loss, but the offensive line’s struggles and a mounting injury list are raising serious concerns ahead of a primetime matchup with the Detroit Lions.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

6 Winners and 5 Losers from Carolina Panthers' Ugly Loss to the Cleveland Browns

The Carolina Panthers had their worst outing of the season so far in Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns. The offense was not up to its usual standard, and the defense benefited from some bad offense on Cleveland's part.

Jalen Coker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

Panthers’ Jalen Coker injury knocks him out of ugly Browns game

The Carolina Panthers vs. Cleveland Browns game has been far from pretty. The low scoring contest has been highlighted by a lack of either team being able to get anything going offensively.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

The Panthers Are Facing a Classic Trap Game, and There's Good Reason to Be Concerned

It almost feels like we're supposed to feel good about the Panthers again. They just went into Atlanta and won 34-3. Bryce Young is playing some of the best football we've seen from him, the defense looked completely different, and suddenly Carolina has a chance to leave Cleveland with a winning record.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Panthers Week 3 Inactives: Are Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette Playing?

The Carolina Panthers are getting set to kick off against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. Both of these teams are looking to keep positive momentum going after big wins in Week 2.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Bryce Young Faces His Toughest Test Yet Against Browns

For two weeks, we've talked about how different Bryce Young looks. He looks more comfortable, he's making quicker decisions, and he's spreading the football around.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Panthers Confidence Meter: Can the D-Line Make Me a Believer Against Browns?

I don't know if I'm ready to trust the Panthers defensive line yet. Maybe that's unfair after what they did against Atlanta, but I can't completely erase the Chicago game from my mind either.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 3: Chuba Hubbard, Tetairoa McMillan

The Carolina Panthers will look to improve to 2-1 on the season when they take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. In order to stave-off an upset, the Panthers will need significant contributions from running back Chuba Hubbard and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Final Injury Report for Panthers-Browns: Will Jalen Coker, Tyson Campbell Play?

The Carolina Panthers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Cleveland Browns in a Week 3 interconference matchup. Carolina enters Sunday’s game with a 1-1 record after defeating the Atlanta Falcons on the road in dominant fashion in Week 2.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / September 27

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 2: Bryce Young, Jalen Coker, Darren Waller

When the Carolina Panthers take the field against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Week 3, they will definitely have quarterback Bryce Young and tight end Darren Waller, but wide receiver Jalen Coker isn't certain to play.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / September 25

Panthers to be without Devin Lloyd after dominant Week 2 performance

The Carolina Panthers spent big money in the offseason to make significant upgrades to their defense. One of the players that Carolina eventually landed was linebacker Devin Lloyd.

Browns OC reacts to fans possibly booing Deshaun Watson during Panthers game

Why Panthers aren't 'upset' amid latest Jonathon Brooks injury setback

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Panthers final Week 3 injury report paints a more encouraging picture for Jalen Coker, but not for Devin Lloyd’s status

The Carolina Panthers have released the final injury report after Friday’s practice, which includes important updates for several starters going into Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Browns OC reacts to fans possibly booing Deshaun Watson during Panthers game

Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson insisted that he did not want "to go to war with the fans" after he previously ripped some

Browns reportedly were ready to make Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders move before win over Buccaneers

Browns HC Todd Monken clarifies bizarre comment about Deshaun Watson