Cleveland
Browns
0-1
28
FINAL
65
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 23h ago
In a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Cleveland Browns with a commanding final score of 65-28. This victory not only boosts the Buccaneers' record early in the season but also establishes them as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities. Baker Mayfield put on a show for the ages, throwing for an impressive 429 yards and a staggering six touchdown passes. His primary target, Chris Godwin Jr., racked up 132 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to break free from defenders and make big plays. While the Browns' Taylen Green had a strong outing with 119 rushing yards, it was clear that the Buccaneers' air attack was the game’s highlight. Defensively, Yaya Diaby was a standout for Tampa Bay, recording eight total tackles and an incredible six sacks, wreaking havoc in the Browns' backfield. The Buccaneers' defense also made crucial plays, with Ifeatu Melifonwu snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Tampa Bay. The turning point came in the second quarter when Melifonwu's second pick led to a quick touchdown drive, pushing the Buccaneers ahead and leaving the Browns struggling to keep pace.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Baker MayfieldQB382258%42961125.9
Taylen GreenQB381745%3213461.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Taylen GreenQB811914.951291
Bucky IrvingHB9455.015190
Velus Jones JrHB3134.320100
Baker MayfieldQB144.0β€”140
Tetairoa McMillanWR122.01020
Tyreek HillWR000.0β€”000
Chris Godwin JrWR000.0β€”000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris Godwin JrWR413233.0572650
Tyreek HillWR610918.2222320
Tetairoa McMillanWR78412.0282260
Tucker KraftTE68113.5260270
Elijah HigginsTE67813.0210221
Omari EvansWR27437.0101430
Bucky IrvingHB16565.0311650
Tyler HarrellWR14444.020440
Emeka EgbukaWR24221.040230
Tez JohnsonWR22512.5151161
Velus Jones JrHB2168.0150110
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK11837
Andre SzmytK0040
Corey BojorquezP0000