for a field goal after their drive stalled with about three and a half minutes left in the first half. Browns safety Abram Elam made a crucial play during that series when he sacked Panthers rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen for a 12-yard loss. 4. The Panthers orchestrated another drive just before halftime but could only get a field goal out of it. 5. The Browns dodged a bullet during the final play of the first half. Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson drove Browns right tackle John St. Clair back and forced Delhomme to fumble. The Browns are lucky St. Clair fell on the ball.

End 3Q: Browns 21, Panthers 20 -- 1. Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn intercepted a pass from Delhomme and returned it 37 yards for a touchdownwith 12:18 left in the third quarter. The PAT was good, and the Panthers trimmed their deficit to 21-20. Instant impressions 1. Panthers middle linebacker Jon Beason intercepted a pass thrown by Delhomme on the first offensive play of the second half. 2. The Panthers didn't capitalize on their takeaway. Kasay missed a 46-yard field-goal attempt with 13:08 left in the third quarter. 3. The Browns did not get off to a good start in the second half. Delhomme was picked off on his first two passes after halftime. 4. The Panthers continue to bail out the Browns. Panthers defensive end Eric Norwood ran into Browns punter Reggie Hodges near the end of the third quarter. The penalty gave the Browns a first down.

End 4Q: Browns 24, Panthers