nfl Game Recap
Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers Wrap - Cleveland Wins 26-24
The Panthers had no answer for Nick Chubb on Sunday as the Browns rolled to a 26-24 win at Bank of America Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Browns were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 42.0.
Nick Chubb rushed for 141 yards, while Kareem Hunt added 46 yards in the win. Donovan Peoples-Jones and Kareem Hunt added 60 and 24 receiving yards respectively.
Christian McCaffrey rushed for 33 yards for Carolina, while DJ Moore added 7 yards. Baker Mayfield threw for 235 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Robbie Anderson and Ian Thomas had 102 and 53 yards respectively.
Cleveland outgained Carolina 355-261 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-15 by the Browns.
The time of possession battle favored Cleveland as their offense was on the field for 38:26, longer than the 21:34 of their opponents.
Cleveland heads into a Week 2 battle against the Jets. Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.