Browns secure narrow win over Panthers in home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Cleveland Browns won 21-18 against the Carolina Panthers in their home opener on September 27, 2026. Mason Graham recorded two sacks, while tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught both of the team's touchdowns. Deshaun Watson contributed crucial plays, including a two-point conversion that sealed the victory. Despite some penalties from Tytus Howard, the Browns improved to 2-1 for the season.
- •Browns improve to 2-1 in the AFC North standings
- •Mason Graham logs 2 sacks and 7 pressures
- •Harold Fannin Jr. scores both touchdowns
- •Deshaun Watson secures vital two-point conversion
- •Tytus Howard penalized for three false starts
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Studs and Duds from the Browns’ home-opener victory over Carolina
"The Browns looked good and bad throughout their Week 3 home-opener.
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