Browns at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Cleveland Browns 24 · BYL
Final Score
Browns 24 2 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Buccaneers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDeshaun Watson 289 yds passingQuinshon Judkins 101 yds rushingKC Concepcion Jr 136 yds receivingAntoine Winfield Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 458 · 385Passing yards 289 · 271Rushing yards 169 · 114Completions 24/42 · 23/31Yards per carry 8.4 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Cleveland Browns 31-24, securing a vital early-season win. Both teams were eager to establish momentum, but it was the Buccaneers who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offense with precision, throwing for two touchdowns and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most. Deshaun Watson put up impressive numbers for the Browns, racking up 289 passing yards, while Quinshon Judkins added a powerful ground presence with 101 rushing yards. KC Concepcion Jr. was a standout in the receiving game, amassing 136 yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory for Cleveland.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made critical plays that shifted the game's momentum. Jacob Parrish's nine total tackles showcased his ability to disrupt the Browns' rhythm, while Antoine Winfield Jr. sealed the game with a pivotal interception. The Buccaneers' defense stepped up when it counted, ultimately allowing them to hold off the Browns' late-game surge and secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Buccaneers | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 24/42 | 57% | 289 | 1 | 1 | 76.3 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 23/31 | 74% | 271 | 2 | 0 | 121.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 14 | 101 | 7.2 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 46 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 16 | 78 | 4.9 | 37 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 8 | 136 | 17.0 | 36 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 9 | 124 | 13.8 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Michael BurtonFB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe RoyerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tylan WallaceWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Cade OttonTE | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 46 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Payne DurhamTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek BarnettLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsSAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah RobertsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David WalkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 3/3 | 1 | 43 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 4 | 35 |