Browns at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15, Cleveland Browns 13 Β· π ππππππ ππ π ππ ππππππ
Final Score
Browns 13 2 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 1 XP
Buccaneers 15 2 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 0 XPDeshaun Watson 328 yds passingQuinshon Judkins 52 yds rushingChris Godwin Jr 144 yds receivingAntoine Winfield Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 335 Β· 285Passing yards 275 Β· 259Rushing yards 60 Β· 26Completions 17/29 Β· 15/27Yards per carry 4.0 Β· 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 1d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns, 15-13, in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, this victory keeps the Buccaneers in the hunt as they aim for a strong playoff push.
Cleveland's Deshaun Watson showcased his arm talent, throwing for 328 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. While Quinshon Judkins led the Browns' ground game with 52 rushing yards, it was Chris Godwin Jr. who stole the show for Tampa Bay, racking up an impressive 144 receiving yards. The Buccaneersβ offense made the most of their opportunities, finding ways to score just enough to stay ahead.
On the defensive side, Antoine Winfield Jr. was a standout for the Buccaneers, leading the team with four total tackles and contributing with an interception that proved pivotal in sealing the victory. Yaya Diaby also made his presence felt, recording two sacks that disrupted Cleveland's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Winfield's interception shifted momentum, allowing Tampa Bay to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | ||||||
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 17/29 | 59% | 328 | 1 | 1 | 95.1 |
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 15/27 | 56% | 271 | 1 | 1 | 87.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzFB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Darius SlaytonWR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 56 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 19 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-CoxTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 25 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaiah BondWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 90 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 51 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason ReddickLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Buccaneers | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/2 | 0 | 29 |
