What a thriller at Huntington Bank Field! The Cleveland Browns put together a determined performance to edge past the Carolina Panthers 21–18 in Week 3 of the NFL. Pre-match markets had the visitors favoured at 1.74 in the head-to-head, with the Browns sitting at 2.10, but Cleveland upset the odds when it mattered most.

The tight 21–18 scoreline kept fans on the edge of their seats right to the final whistle, finishing just under the 41.5 total points line. The Browns defended their turf brilliantly, building on a home record that previously showed wins against the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

How the tips went

Let's look at how our published selections fared in this physical contest. The numbers don't always fall our way, and honesty is the only policy here.

Head to Head: Carolina Panthers — Loss. The Panthers couldn't get over the line, falling 21–18 to the determined Browns.

Line: Carolina Panthers -2.5 — Loss. Carolina failed to cover the 2.5-point spread as Cleveland claimed the narrow three-point victory.