Cleveland
Browns
1-0
28
FINAL
7
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 17 | 10 | 146 | 3 | 1 | 101.9 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 17 | 5 | 132 | 0 | 4 | 19.8 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 124 | 7.8 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | -5 | -1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Verse | REDG | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Judon | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winston Reid | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

