Panthers vs Browns predictions, graded
Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns · Week 3, 2026 · Sun, Sep 27 · Final: Panthers 18, Browns 21 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Panthers vs Browns? Of 8 pundits with a call on record, 7 take the Panthers and 1 takes the Browns. 5 named a score; the median has the Panthers by 3. The Browns won 21-18, so 1 of 8 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 37 out of 100.
Who the room took
8 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPanthers vs Browns picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsPanthers 2, Browns 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Panthers
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Panthers
The other 1 pundit writes or talks elsewhere: all 1 Panthers.
Panthers vs Browns score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Panthers by 3, and the final was Browns by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsPanthers 24, Browns 20Close · 48
- Richard ShermanPanthers 28, Browns 24Close · 48
- Tyler SullivanPanthers 24, Browns 21Close · 50
- Pete PriscoBrowns 23, Panthers 20Hit · 100
- John BreechPanthers 20, Browns 17Close · 50
Panthers at Browns: how they came in
The Panthers are 1-1; the Browns are 1-1. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Panthers at 7.4 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the Browns at 6.4 wins on average.
Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 71 scored, 62 allowed
- Last games
- W 34-3 at Falcons Week 2
- L 37-59 vs Bears Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 28th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 7.4 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 2 Panthers games
- Record coming in
- 1-1 · 33 scored, 53 allowed
- Last games
- W 23-19 at Buccaneers Week 2
- L 10-34 at Jaguars Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 25th, defense 14th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 6.4 · 3 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 2 Browns games
Panthers and Browns players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Panthers
- Bryce YoungStarting QB · QB
2,197 passing yards · 16 TD, 6 INT · 60.4% completions · 8 games · 8th in the NFL in passing yards
Bryce Young: a roster call with no direction stated
“I don't expect a Bryce Young extension. I believe that he'll play in year four.” the article →
Bryce Young to finish top 8 at his position, by an unstated measure
“And he is a top eight quarterback in this league, and he's not eighth.” the article →
- Chuba HubbardRB1 · RB
619 rushing yards on 134 carries · 7 TD · 26 catches for 167 · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in rushing yards
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“The projected starter is Chuba Hubbard” the article →
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“he is probably again the clear lead for the Panthers this week” the article →
- Tetairoa McMillanWR1 · WR
46 catches for 625 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
“His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan” the article →
Tetairoa McMillan to fall short of his draft cost (a top 20 wide receiver price tag)
“And I cannot pay this price tag for Tedderow and McMillan where he is going... So Ted Romig Millen, a top 20 wide receiver price tag. No, thank you” the article →
- Darren WallerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 299 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 67th in the NFL in receiving yards
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers” the article →
- Princely UmanmielenSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Devin LloydTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 31 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 7 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Devin Lloyd to win Defensive Player of the Year
“He should be considered the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.” the article →
Browns
- Shedeur SandersStarting QB · QB
299 passing yards · 2 TD, 0 INT · 64.7% completions · 3 games · 43rd in the NFL in passing yards
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“And it's going to happen for you, Shador... but you will be QB1 before this year is over.” the article →
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“Watson entered the concussion protocol a day later and has since cleared. Shedeur Sanders is expected to start Sunday vs. New Orleans.” the article →
- Quinshon JudkinsRB1 · RB
385 rushing yards on 116 carries · 3 TD · 22 catches for 136 · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in rushing yards
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a midrange or low-end RB2)
“Judkins is being drafted as a midrange or low-end RB2... the constraints of the Cleveland offense will almost certainly limit his touchdowns and hinder his efficiency. Quinshon Judkins looks like a volume trap.” the article →
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a top 24 running back)
“Quinn Sean Judkins as a top 24 running back on a horrible Cleveland Browns offense. Uh, no, thank you.” the article →
- Denzel BostonWR1 · WR
32 catches for 507 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 23rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season” the article →
Denzel Boston to make All-Rookie team
“don't be surprised if a couple of sleepers carve out spots on the All-Rookie team ... Browns WR Denzel Boston” the article →
- Harold Fannin Jr.TE1 · TE
37 catches for 453 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in receiving yards
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn)
“Harold Fannin is coming off the board around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn... there are some gems to be mined at tight end in the middle rounds.” the article →
Harold Fannin Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“When it’s all said and done, Fannin is likely a low-end TE1 in 2026.” the article →
- Mason GrahamSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 5 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
- Carson SchwesingerTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 38 solo tackles · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns” the article →
Carson Schwesinger to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Carson Swessinger was rookie of the year. I think he takes the leap and could very well be talked about as, like, second, third best linebacker in the NFL after this season.” the article →
Every call on Panthers at Browns
1–8 of 8
Carolina Panthers to beat Browns
I'm buying in on the Panthers being undervalued again... They can win this game by a field goal.
Carolina Panthers 24 — Browns 20
I'm gonna pick the Panthers. I am there, but I do. I'm going twenty four twenty.
Carolina Panthers 28 — Cleveland Browns 24
I got the Carolina Panthers winning this game 24-28, or 28-24.
Carolina Panthers to beat Browns
We shall see. I like the Panthers as well.
Carolina Panthers 24 — Browns 21
Panthers at Browns Projected score : Panthers 24, Browns 21
Cleveland Browns 23 — Panthers 20
The Browns take it in an upset. Pick: Browns 23, Panthers 20
Carolina Panthers 20 — Browns 17
Panthers 20-17 over Browns
- Miss · 0The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Cleveland
Week three going to Cleveland. Man, we're just better than them.
a naive guess scored 100-200 skillsaid Aug 28, 2026