In a tightly contested Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns held off the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 22-16. Both teams were looking to make a strong start to the season, but it was the Browns who managed to hold off the Jaguars in the closing moments. Cleveland’s Justin Fields led the way offensively, throwing for 287 yards and a touchdown, while Xavier Worthy emerged as his top target with 115 receiving yards. Although Jacksonville's Zach Charbonnet found success on the ground with 103 rushing yards, the Browns' passing attack proved to be the difference maker in the game. Defensively, Cleveland's Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was a standout with eight total tackles, helping to stifle the Jaguars' offensive efforts. The turning point came when Denzel Ward intercepted a pass late in the game, allowing the Browns to maintain their lead and secure the victory. With solid performances on both sides of the ball, Cleveland starts the season on a high note while Jacksonville will look to regroup in their next outing.