The Browns beat Carolina in their Week 3 home opener to reach 2-1 and tie for the AFC North lead. Cleveland held the Panthers to 18 points after they scored 81 in their first two games; the Browns committed 12 penalties for 84 yards.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham had seven tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss and two quarterback hits, bringing him to four sacks through three games. Deshaun Watson’s mobility helped extend drives and create openings for tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who scored twice; Watson’s 21-yard late run helped put Cleveland in position to score.
The Browns face Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football. A win would move Cleveland from a tie atop the AFC North to sole possession of first place.
