Sun Sep 27, 1:00 PM ET · FOX · Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland
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Carolina Panthers
1-1 · 8-9 last season
Implied22.0
At
CAR -2.5 Total 41.5 Live line · CAR -154 · CLE +130
Cleveland Browns
1-1 · 5-11 last season
Implied19.5
Line movement open Sep 22
CLE spread
+2.5 +2.5
no move
Total
41.5 41.5
no move
FanDuel
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Lines, matchups, injuries and forecast below are live now.
Key matchups
| Team | Player | Pos | Proj | DK $ | vs defense | FPA | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR |
Chuba Hubbard | RB | 17.4 | $6,100 | CLE #12 of 32 | 21.5 | Neutral |
| CAR |
Bryce Young | QB | 16.9 | $5,600 | CLE #9 of 32 | 15.7 | Neutral |
| CAR |
Jalen Coker | WR | 12.3 | $5,500 | CLE #16 of 32 | 30.0 | Neutral |
| CAR |
Darren Waller | TE | 7.1 | $3,400 | CLE #12 of 32 | 12.2 | Neutral |
| CLE |
Deshaun Watson | QB | 14.9 | $4,700 | CAR #14 of 32 | 16.6 | Neutral |
| CLE |
Quinshon Judkins | RB | 11.9 | $5,500 | CAR #32 of 32 | 30.0 | Smash |
| CLE |
Denzel Boston | WR | 9.7 | $4,500 | CAR #7 of 32 | 28.7 | Tough |
| CLE |
Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 9.3 | $4,000 | CAR #11 of 32 | 12.0 | Neutral |
CAR skill positions vs CLE defenseQB
#9/32
15.7 fpa
RB
#12/32
21.5 fpa
WR
#16/32
30.0 fpa
TE
#12/32
12.2 fpa
CLE skill positions vs CAR defenseQB
#14/32
16.6 fpa
RB
#32/32
30.0 fpa
WR
#7/32
28.7 fpa
TE
#11/32
12.0 fpa
Rank 32 allows the most fantasy points to the position (softest matchup), 1 the fewest. Ratings blend the 2025-26 regular season (with a last-8-games form tilt) into current-season data as games are played: current weight = games / (games + 4), so the new season takes over quickly.
Game script & scoring
Projected points (market implied)
CAR22.0
CLE19.5
Offense profile
CARRank of 32CLE
20.6
#21
Pts / G
16.6
#30
213.0
#21
Pass yds / G
184.1
#30
116.6
#15
Rush yds / G
95.0
#28
59.1
#24
Plays / G
58.4
#28
53%
Pass rate
55%
1.6
Pass TD / G
1.0
0.7
Rush TD / G
0.5
2.1
Sacks taken / G
3.2
0.6
INT thrown / G
0.9
Defense profile
CARRank of 32CLE
24.9
#22
Pts allowed / G
22.8
#15
222.1
#15
Pass yds allowed
195.6
#4
132.2
#27
Rush yds allowed
129.4
#25
2.1
Sacks / G
2.9
0.9
INT / G
0.7
1.4
Pass TD allowed
1.5
1.5
Rush TD allowed
0.8
Rank 1 = best of 32 (offense: most; defense: fewest allowed). Basis: rolling window from 2025-09-23, 20 games per team.
Weather
Kickoff forecast posts within 3 days of kickoff. (Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland)
DFS
CAR projected players| Pos | Player | Proj | Floor / ceil | DK $ | Val | FD $ | vs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | Chuba Hubbard | 17.4 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $6,100 | 2.84x | $6,700 | #12 |
| QB | Bryce Young | 16.9 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $5,600 | 3.02x | $7,600 | #9 |
| WR | Jalen Coker | 12.3 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $5,500 | 2.23x | $6,200 | #16 |
| WR | Tetairoa McMillan | 12.3 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $6,000 | 2.04x | $6,800 | #16 |
| TE | Darren Waller | 7.1 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $3,400 | 2.09x | $5,200 | #12 |
| TE | Tommy Tremble | 4.5 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $2,500 | 1.80x | $4,500 | #12 |
| WR | Xavier Legette | 4.3 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $3,500 | 1.23x | $4,800 | #16 |
CLE projected players| Pos | Player | Proj | Floor / ceil | DK $ | Val | FD $ | vs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Deshaun Watson | 14.9 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $4,700 | 3.16x | $6,600 | #14 |
| RB | Quinshon Judkins | 11.9 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $5,500 | 2.16x | $6,100 | #32 |
| WR | Denzel Boston | 9.7 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $4,500 | 2.16x | $5,600 | #7 |
| WR | KC Concepcion Jr. | 9.3 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $4,300 | 2.17x | $5,400 | #7 |
| TE | Harold Fannin Jr. | 9.3 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $4,000 | 2.32x | $5,300 | #11 |
| WR | Jerry Jeudy | 5.7 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $3,800 | 1.51x | $5,200 | #7 |
| RB | Raheim Sanders | 3.8 | 0.0 / 0.0 | $4,500 | 0.85x | $4,700 | #32 |
Val = projected points per $1,000 of DraftKings salary. vs = the opposing defense's rank against that position (32 softest).
Injuries
CAR 8 listed- Quest. Jonathon Brooks RB Unknown Moderate
- Out Bobby Brown III DT Unknown Minimal
- Out Patrick Jones II OLB Unknown Minimal
- Out Taylor Moton OT Unknown Minimal
- Out Tyrel Dodson LB Coach'S Decision Minimal
- Quest. Claudin Cherelus LB Shoulder Minimal
- Quest. Nick Scott FS Unknown Minimal
- Quest. Trevis Gipson OLB Unknown Minimal
CLE 8 listed- Out Joe Royer TE Personal Severe
- Out Damarri Mathis CB Unknown Minimal
- Out Daniel Thomas FS Unknown Minimal
- Out Edefuan Ulofoshio LB Biceps Minimal
- Out Elijah Chatman DT Quadriceps Minimal
- Out Kendrick Green G Unknown Minimal
- Out Teven jenkins G Unknown Minimal
- Quest. Tyson Campbell CB Ankle Minimal
Trends & head-to-head
CAR last 5W 34-3 @ ATLL 37-59 vs CHIL 31-34 vs LAL 14-16 @ TBL 10-27 vs SEA
CLE last 5W 23-19 @ TBL 10-34 @ JAXW 20-18 @ CINW 13-6 vs PITL 20-23 vs BUF
Head-to-head
- Sep 11, 2022 CLE 26 at CAR 24
Week 3 slate
Swipe for all 16 games this week.
ATL @ GB
Thu 8:15 PM ET
GB -5.5
O/U 43.5
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CAR @ CLE
Sun 1:00 PM ET
CAR -2.5
O/U 41.5
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CIN @ PIT
Sun 1:00 PM ET
CIN -3.5
O/U 42.5
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HOU @ IND
Sun 1:00 PM ET
HOU -2.5
O/U 42.5
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KC @ MIA
Sun 1:00 PM ET
KC -10.5
O/U 45.5
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LAC @ BUF
Sun 1:00 PM ET
BUF -7.5
O/U 50.5
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NE @ JAX
Sun 1:00 PM ET
JAX -2.5
O/U 45.5
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NYJ @ DET
Sun 1:00 PM ET
DET -6.5
O/U 47.5
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SEA @ WAS
Sun 1:00 PM ET
SEA -6.5
O/U 40.5
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TEN @ NYG
Sun 1:00 PM ET
NYG -2.5
O/U 39.5
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ARI @ SF
Sun 4:05 PM ET
SF -8.5
O/U 47.5
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MIN @ TB
Sun 4:05 PM ET
MIN -1.5
O/U 42.5
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BAL @ DAL
Sun 4:25 PM ET
BAL -3.5
O/U 52.5
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LV @ NO
Sun 4:25 PM ET
NO -3
O/U 43.5
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LA @ DEN
Sun 8:20 PM ET
LA -2.5
O/U 45.5
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PHI @ CHI
Mon 8:15 PM ET
PHI -4.5
O/U 41.5
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