Cleveland
Browns
1-0
3
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Cleveland Browns 37-3 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory not only showcased the Buccaneers' dominance but also marked a significant statement in the early part of the season, as they look to solidify their position in the playoff race.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the show, throwing for 305 yards and three touchdowns, leading an explosive Buccaneers offense. Bucky Irving added a strong ground game with 108 rushing yards, while Chris Godwin Jr. shone in the passing game, racking up 123 receiving yards. The offensive execution was crisp, allowing Tampa Bay to control the tempo and momentum throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Yaya Diaby making his mark with 2.5 sacks, disrupting the Browns' offensive rhythm. Alex Anzalone's interception further tilted the game in Tampa Bay's favor, showcasing their ability to capitalize on mistakes. The turning point came in the second quarter when Mayfield connected with Godwin for a touchdown, extending the lead to 20-3 and leaving the Browns with little hope of a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 305 | 3 | 0 | 129.3 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 22 | 10 | 45% | 95 | 0 | 1 | 39.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 15 | 108 | 7.2 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 66 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 54 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Bryant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 38 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 |

