Cleveland
Browns
1-0
28
FINAL
7
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-7 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Browns not only showcased their offensive prowess but also established themselves as a force early in the season, leaving the Buccaneers searching for answers. Cleveland's Taylen Green was a standout, throwing for 146 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading his team’s offensive charge. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving of the Buccaneers had a strong game on the ground with 124 rushing yards, and he also added 90 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Browns' scoring. Defensively, the Browns were relentless, with Jared Verse making a significant impact by recording five total tackles and four sacks, disrupting the Buccaneers' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came when Emmanuel McNeil-Warren snagged two interceptions, sealing the fate of the Buccaneers and allowing Cleveland to maintain control and momentum in this decisive win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Taylen GreenQB171014631101.9
Baker MayfieldQB1751320419.8
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR01000—
Bucky IrvingHB10001—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB161247.81680
Baker MayfieldQB1-3-3.0000
Quinshon JudkinsHB4-5-1.3000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Bucky IrvingHB49022.50381
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR56613.21430
Denzel BostonWR34816.02220
Harold Fannin JrTE24120.50330
Quinshon JudkinsHB33110.31150
Isaiah BondWR22613.00160
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Jared VerseREDG54000
Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS20200
JT WoodsFS30102
Tykee SmithSS20100
Grant DelpitSS20100
Kenny Moore IICB10100
Yaya DiabyREDG11.5000
Zyon McCollumCB21000
Vita VeaDT11.5001
Matthew JudonLEDG30000
Jacob ParrishCB20000
Mason GrahamDT20000
Mekhi BlackmonCB20000
Denzel WardCB20000
Marcus WilliamsFS20000
Winston ReidWILL10000
Terrion ArnoldCB10000
Alex AnzaloneWILL10001
Keionte ScottCB10000
Carson SchwesingerMIKE10002
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Corey BojorquezP0000
Chase McLaughlinK0010
Andre SzmytK0040