The Cleveland Browns held off the Carolina Panthers 21-18 on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland before a crowd of 65,023. The Browns moved to 2-1, while the Panthers fell to 1-2.
The Browns built a 10-3 halftime lead, then held on as the Panthers won the second half 15-11. The lead changed hands 4 times. The go-ahead score came with 1:48 left in the fourth quarter.
The Browns were out-gained 360-259, and each team committed 1 turnover. The Browns converted 5 of 15 third downs and held the ball for 30:07.
Harold Fannin Jr. of the Browns earned Game MVP. Fannin Jr. caught 7 passes for 51 yards and 2 touchdowns.
For the Panthers, Bryce Young completed 26 of 48 passes for 291 yards, a touchdown and 1 interception.