Cleveland Browns prepare for home opener against Carolina Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are set to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in their home opener. After a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Browns' defense excelled late in the game, but the team's running game struggled with just 1.9 yards per carry. Quarterback Deshaun Watson's performance showed promise despite the overall offensive issues. The Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, arrive with a strong offense averaging 35.5 points per game. The Browns' defense will need to step up to contain Carolina's explosive passing game.
- •Cleveland faces Carolina on September 29.
- •The Browns' defense stopped the Buccaneers late in their last game.
- •Cleveland's run game has struggled early in the season.
- •Deshaun Watson starts in front of home fans for the first time since his injury.
- •Carolina's offense averages 35.5 points per game.
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"Cleveland faces Carolina on Sunday in the home opener. Here are three key talking points from the coaches on the game.
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