Cleveland
Browns
0-1
14
FINAL
55
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers toppled the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 55-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish their identities early in the year, the Buccaneers delivered a decisive statement, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Tom Brady was the star of the show, throwing for 221 yards and four touchdowns, proving once again that age is just a number. Complementing his stellar play, Ronald Jones II exploded on the ground with an astounding 289 rushing yards, dominating the field and keeping the Browns' defense on its heels. Odell Beckham Jr. led the Browns’ receiving corps with 80 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tampa Bay's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Shaquil Barrett recording two sacks and Carlton Davis III contributing with a key interception. The turning point in the game came in the second quarter when Tampa Bay's defense forced a turnover deep in Browns territory, allowing them to extend their lead and effectively put the game out of reach. The Buccaneers' ability to stifle Cleveland’s attempts to mount a comeback solidified their victory and set a high bar for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 221 | 4 | 1 | 121.2 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 15 | 5 | 33% | 192 | 1 | 5 | 64.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Jones II | HB | 18 | 289 | 16.1 | 93 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 3 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| O.J. Howard | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 57 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 47 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Antonio Brown | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 55 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 57 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rob Gronkowski | TE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| O.J. Howard | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashard Higgins | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ronald Jones II | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaquil Barrett | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lavonte David | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldrick Redwine | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Olivier Vernon | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greedy Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ndamukong Suh | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Billings | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Richardson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karl Joseph | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Berry | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Evans | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Crosby | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Succop | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jamie Gillan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

