# Browns beat Panthers in late TD

> Browns' late touchdown gives them 2-1 record after narrow win over Panthers.
- Title: Browns beat Panthers in late TD · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Browns' late touchdown gives them 2-1 record after narrow win over Panthers. Cleveland Browns defeated Carolina Panthers 21-18 with a fourth-quarter…
- Keywords: cleveland browns, carolina panthers, nfl, harold fannin, deshaun watson, bryce young, fourth quarter, sports, Browns, beat, Panthers, late
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/harold-fannins-late-td-pushes-browns-past-panthers-21-18
- Published: 2026-09-27T20:41:18.588+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cleveland browns, carolina panthers, nfl, harold fannin, deshaun watson, bryce young, fourth quarter, sports
## Browns comeback
Cleveland's defense kept Carolina out of the end zone until a fourth-quarter drive with Bryce Young hitting John Metchie for an 8-yard touchdown.
## Watson's late TD
Deshaun Watson returned from a roughing the passer penalty to deliver a 14-yard touchdown to Harold Fannin on third-and-10.
## Two-point conversion
Watson hit Denzel Boston for a successful two-point conversion, giving Cleveland a three-point lead.
## Final stop
Ronnie Hickman intercepted Young to end the game with about 10 seconds left in regulation.
## Final score
The Browns won 21-18 with Watson finishing 16-of-30 for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
## Next game
Cleveland will host the Steelers on Sunday after moving to a 2-1 record.
## Key takeaway

Cleveland Browns defeated Carolina Panthers 21-18 with a fourth-quarter touchdown by Harold Fannin.