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Baker Mayfield was looking for some revenge against the Cleveland Browns in his first game with the Carolina Panthers. The Browns had other plans.
Cleveland came away with a 26-24 win on the road in Carolina as Mayfield’s ex-teammates, running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, wreaked havoc on the Panthers’ defense.
Chubb finished with a game-high 141 yards on 22 carries, while Hunt had two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air.
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Running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns attempts to break a tackle from linebacker Frankie Luvu #49 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Mayfield tried to come back in this one, collecting 17 fourth-quarter points to have a 24-23 lead. But kicker Cade York had a dagger of a kick, putting one between the uprights from 58 yards for the win.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, Mayfield’s current replacement, went 18-for-34 for 147 yards and a touchdown throw to Hunt. He also had four carries for 10 yards.
Running back Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field following their 26-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
As for Mayfield, he threw for 235 yards on 16-or-27 with one touchdown and one interception in his first game as a Panther.
Christian McCaffrey, the Panthers’ lethal running back, didn’t live up to his normal hype as he rushed for just 33 yards on 10 carries. He also had four catches for 24 yards.
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In fact, Cleveland actually out-rushed Carolina 217 yards to 54 yards, though Carolina beat them through the air with 207 yards to 138.
Robby Anderson had himself a great game for the Panthers, catching a 75-yard touchdown with his blazing speed from Mayfield. He had five catches on 102 yards.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the fourth quarter of their game against the Cleveland Browns at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 11, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Other notable performances were Donovan Peoples-Jones leading the Browns with 60 yards on six catches. Carolina’s D.J. Moore, their top wide receiver, had just three receptions for 43 yards.
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