Panthers fall on the road late in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — That one hurt.

Literally, and figuratively.

The Panthers fell 21-18 to the Browns Sunday, on a day when they finished without one of their starting receivers and both their cornerbacks.

There were four lead changes in the fourth quarter, but the Browns took advantage of the last one, with DeShaun Watson hitting Harold Fannin for the touchdown and Denzel Boston for the two-point conversion.

When Bryce Young had a last chance, his third-down attempt was tipped and picked off, ending a frustrating day.

He had fought back to take the lead after spending some time in the blue tent (he didn’t miss a snap), but was constantly on the run.

He was sacked three times and was under consistent pressure.