Browns at Jaguars
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Final Score
Browns 28 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 2 XP
Jaguars 27 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XPTrevor Lawrence 166 yds passingBhayshul Tuten 78 yds rushingBrian Thomas Jr 93 yds receivingGrant Delpit 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 227 Β· 305Passing yards 172 Β· 166Rushing yards 55 Β· 139Completions 14/23 Β· 8/13Yards per carry 3.4 Β· 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 1d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-27, showcasing the high stakes of Week 1 in the 2026 season. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Browns managed to hold off the Jaguars in a game that set the tone for what promises to be an exciting year.
Deshaun Watson led the charge for Cleveland with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and making crucial plays when it mattered most. For Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence threw for 166 yards, but it was Bhayshul Tuten who made a significant impact on the ground with 78 rushing yards, complemented by Brian Thomas Jr.βs standout receiving effort of 93 yards.
Defensively, Grant Delpit was a key figure for the Browns, recording five total tackles and snagging an interception that proved to be pivotal in maintaining Clevelandβs narrow lead. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Delpitβs interception halted a potential game-winning drive for Jacksonville, allowing the Browns to secure the victory and set the stage for a promising season ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 12/21 | 57% | 150 | 3 | 1 | 99.2 |
| Shedeur SandersQB | 2/2 | 100% | 22 | 0 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Jaguars | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 8/13 | 62% | 166 | 2 | 2 | 105.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzFB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shedeur SandersQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 24 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 57 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Brenton StrangeTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Grant DelpitSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adin HuntingtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuireREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam WilliamsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaguars | |||||
| Travis HunterCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayuan Lane IIISS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis GardeckSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric MurrayFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeodMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell MillerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaVon HamiltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb RansawFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade OluokunMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jarrian JonesCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||
| Cam LittleK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |