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Panthers unable to finish, fall to Browns 21-18 in week 4

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:34 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Panthers unable to finish, fall to Browns 21-18 in week 4

Summary

The Carolina Panthers lost to the Cleveland Browns 21-18 on September 28 at Huntington Bank Field. Despite outgaining Cleveland 360-259 and overcoming an early 10-point deficit to take an 18-13 lead, the Panthers could not secure the win. A crucial roughing-the-passer penalty negated an interception by Akayleb Evans, allowing Deshaun Watson to lead a game-winning drive. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 26 of 48 passes for 290 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, failing to convert key opportunities late in the game.

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Status Watch

•Game played on September 28 at Huntington Bank Field.
•Panthers led 18-13 with under five minutes to play.
•Young's final interception ended Carolina's last chance.
•Carolina managed just 4-for-15 on third down conversions.
•Panthers have difficulty converting red-zone opportunities.

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2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers' inexcusable loss to Browns delivers harsh truth about Bryce Young

What they're saying

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The Carolina Panthers did almost everything necessary to beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Sadly, they did not finish the job. That is precisely why their 21-18 loss at Huntington Bank Field feels so damaging. Carolina outgained Cleveland 360-259 and rallied from a 10-0 deficit to take an 18-13 lead with less than five minutes remaining. They […] The post Panthers' inexcusable loss to Browns delivers harsh truth about Bryce Young appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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