The Carolina Panthers will look to build on their first victory of the season when they visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 27, in a matchup of 1-1 teams.
Carolina bounced back from its season-opening loss to Chicago with a dominant 34-3 victory over NFC South rival Atlanta. Cleveland also enters the game with momentum after rallying past Tampa Bay 23-19 for its first win under new coach Todd Monken.
Here’s everything you need to know about Panthers-Browns, including kickoff time, TV and radio information, betting odds, statistical comparisons, injury updates and storylines to watch as game week unfolds.
🔄 Last Updated: September 21, 2026 10:24 pm
🏟️ How to watch Panthers at Browns
Matchup: Carolina Panthers (1-1) at Cleveland Browns (1-1)
Date: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland, OH)
TV: FOX
Streaming: Fubo
TV Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst) and Jen Hale (sideline reporter)
📻 How to listen to the Carolina Panthers
Panthers Radio: WRFX 99.7 The FOX in Charlotte and affiliates across the Panthers Radio Network
Online Audio: Listen to Panthers Radio online
The Carolina Panthers Radio Network is led by play-by-play announcer Anish Shroff, with Jake Delhomme and Jim Szoke providing analysis. Panthers legend Luke Kuechly also joins the broadcast team as an analyst for select games. Szoke hosts the network’s pregame stadium show.
📊 Odds
Opening Spread: Carolina -2.5
Opening Total: 42.5 points
Moneyline: Panthers -151 | Browns +127
⏪ Last Time Out
Carolina Panthers 34, Atlanta Falcons 3: Carolina bounced back from its opening week loss to the Bears with a commanding win over an NFC South division rival. Bryce Young completed 23-of-36 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. Darren Waller caught two TD throws. Devin Lloyd picked off two passes, returning one for a touchdown.
Cleveland Browns 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19: The Browns prevailed after a 2+ hour lightning delay in the fourth quarter. Deshaun Watson threw the go-ahead TD pass to tight end Blake Whiteheart with under four minutes remaining.
🩹 Injury Updates
Injury reports will be added here beginning Wednesday as the Panthers and Browns release their first official practice reports of the week.
🔍 Early storylines to watch for Panthers-Browns
Cleveland’s quest to find a stable QB1
Browns coach Todd Monken said Monday he’ll be happy when the media stops asking who will start at quarterback for the Browns. Deshaun Watson did his part to remain QB1 on Sunday, leading Cleveland to its first victory of the season.
Panthers run defense vs. Cleveland’s rushing attack
Something has to give. Cleveland hasn’t been able to run the ball, while stopping the run has been one of Carolina’s biggest defensive problems.
A familiar face for NC State fans
Former NC State standout wide receiver KC Concepcion already has 10 catches for the Browns this season for 71 yards. Concepcion was a first-round pick for Cleveland this past April.
📊 Panthers at Browns Stats and Trends
Team Stats
| Team Offense | Carolina | Cleveland |
| Total offensive yards | 818 | 539 |
| Yards per play | 6.5 | 5 |
| Passing yards | 648 | 443 |
| Passing yards/attempt* | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Rushing yards | 193 | 131 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| First downs | 42 | 29 |
| Touchdowns | 9 | 3 |
| Team Defense | Carolina | Cleveland |
| Offensive yards allowed | 838 | 673 |
| Yards allowed/play | 6 | 5.4 |
| Passing yards allowed | 414 | 427 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 448 | 263 |
| Yards allowed/rush | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| First downs allowed | 43 | 40 |
| Touchdowns allowed | 8 | 5 |
| Situational statistics | Carolina | Cleveland |
| Third-down conversions | 10 of 23 | 6 of 21 |
| Third-down percentage | 43.50% | 28.60% |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Sacks allowed | 4 | 7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Field goals | 3 of 3 | 4 of 4 |
| Turnover differential | +3 | -1 |
⭐ Individual Leaders
Carolina Panthers
- Passing: Bryce Young – 648 yards, 6 touchdowns, 1 interception
- Rushing: Chuba Hubbard – 102 yards
- Receiving: Jalen Coker – 204 yards, 2 touchdowns
- Tackles: Devin Lloyd – 22 total tackles
- Interceptions: Devin Lloyd – 2 interceptions
Cleveland Browns
- Passing: Deshaun Watson – 443 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception
- Rushing: Deshaun Watson – 60 yards
- Receiving: Denzel Boston – 154 yards
- Tackles: Carson Schwesinger – 20 total tackles
- Interceptions: Myles Harden – 1 interception
What the Numbers Say
- The Panthers have generated substantially more offense, averaging 6.5 yards per play compared with Cleveland’s 5.0. Carolina also has a considerable advantage in third-down efficiency, converting 43.5% of its opportunities to Cleveland’s 28.6%.
- The Browns have struggled to establish their running game, averaging just 2.9 yards per attempt. Cleveland has also allowed seven sacks compared with Carolina’s four.
- Defensively, both teams have surrendered considerable yardage. The Panthers have been particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 6.3 yards per carry.
- Carolina’s plus-three turnover differential compared with Cleveland’s minus-one provides another notable contrast.
📚 Series History: Panthers vs. Browns
- The Carolina Panthers lead the all-time series 4-3. The Panthers are 2-2 playing at Cleveland
- Last Meeting: Cleveland 26, Carolina 24 (Sept. 11, 2022)
- First Meeting: Carolina 31, Cleveland 17 (Nov. 21, 1999)
- The Panthers have lost the last two meetings (2022, 2018) and three of the last four.
🔗 More Carolina Panthers Coverage
- Carolina Panthers Hub Page: Find schedule, team information, links to past games and brief history
