Cleveland
Browns
0-1
24
FINAL
7
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 24-7. This victory solidifies the Browns' strong start to the season, showcasing their capability to control the game and build momentum early on.
Cleveland's offense was led by Deshaun Watson, who threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Davante Adams was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 107 yards to keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, Quinshon Judkins contributed on the ground with 54 rushing yards, helping to maintain a balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Browns' performance was highlighted by Grant Delpit's pivotal interception, which shifted momentum at a critical juncture in the game. The Buccaneers struggled to find their rhythm, with Calijah Kancey's sack being a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging outing for Tampa Bay's defense. The combination of Cleveland's offensive efficiency and timely defensive plays proved to be the difference-maker in this contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 248 | 2 | 0 | 126.7 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 191 | 1 | 2 | 47.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 45 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 52 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 67 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 47 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |

