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Cleveland’s defense finds groove with insane pressure rate: Browns defensive snap counts

This is a game where you don’t judge how things went by the stat sheet alone. QB Bryce Young nearly threw for 300 yards, and RB Chubba Hubbard had 82 yards rushing. But, at halftime, both players were bottled up…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:47 PM
Cleveland’s defense finds groove with insane pressure rate: Browns defensive snap counts
Key Things to Know
  • The Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 behind an aggressive, multi-player defensive pass rush.
  • Mason Graham recorded seven combined tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for loss on 56 defensive snaps.
  • Linebacker Quincy Williams led the Browns with nine total tackles and earned the team's highest PFF grade.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Browns defense displayed a strong pass rush despite the absence of Myles Garrett during their Week 3 victory against the Carolina Panthers. Carolina quarterback Bryce Young nearly reached 300 passing yards and running back Chuba Hubbard gained 82 rushing yards, but Cleveland's defense limited Carolina to field goals multiple times in the second half to secure the win.

Defensive tackle Mason Graham led the defensive line with two sacks, three tackles for loss, and seven combined tackles across 56 snaps. Linebacker Carson Schwesinger played every defensive snap, while linebacker Quincy Williams recorded nine combined tackles and finished as the team's highest-graded defender according to Pro Football Focus.

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