Panthers Pummel Browns in Preseason Rout

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Panthers Pummel Browns in Preseason Rout

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by Tyrone Jackson

Storyline

The Carolina Panthers dominated the Cleveland Browns from start to finish in a convincing 35-7 victory on Saturday night. P.J. Walker led the Panthers' offense with 145 passing yards and a touchdown, while Christian McCaffrey showcased his explosiveness with a 50-yard run. The Browns' offense, on the other hand, struggled mightily, with Deshaun Watson completing just 3 of his 33 pass attempts for 30 yards.

Key Stats

• Panthers: P.J. Walker (145 yards, 1 TD), Christian McCaffrey (50 rush yards), D.J. Moore (6 catches, 60 yards, 1 TD)
• Browns: Deshaun Watson (30 yards), Nick Chubb (4 rushes, 11 yards), David Njoku (2 catches, 10 yards)

Defense Dominates

The Panthers' defense was the star of the show, completely shutting down the Browns' offense. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was under constant pressure and finished with a dismal completion percentage. The Panthers' front seven, led by Brian Burns and Frankie Taggart, was particularly impressive, generating multiple sacks and tackles for loss.

Watson Struggles

Deshaun Watson's first preseason outing as a Brown was one to forget. The former Pro Bowl quarterback looked uncomfortable in the pocket and was unable to find any rhythm with his receivers. The Browns' offensive line didn't do him any favors, as they struggled to contain the Panthers' pass rush.

Rumours Swirl

With Watson's performance, whispers about Jacoby Brissett potentially starting Week 1 are bound to grow louder. While it's still early in the preseason, Watson's struggles could lead to a quarterback controversy in Cleveland.

Looking Ahead

The Panthers will look to build on their momentum next week when they take on the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns, on the other hand, will need to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to get their offense on track before the regular season begins.