Cleveland
Browns
1-0
7
FINAL
35
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Cleveland Browns with a convincing 35-7 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Buccaneers' early-season momentum, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience as they look to establish themselves as contenders.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was quarterback Baker Mayfield, who threw for 252 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receiver Ted Hurst III, who racked up 154 receiving yards, proved to be a game-changing combination that kept the Browns' defense on their heels throughout the contest. The Buccaneers' offensive efficiency was on full display, making it a challenging day for the Cleveland secondary.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were equally effective, with standout performances from Yaya Diaby, who recorded a sack, and Keionte Scott, who secured an interception. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Tampa Bay's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Mayfield and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. With a solid defensive showing, the Buccaneers were able to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 19 | 13 | 252 | 5 | 0 | 150.7 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 56 | 4.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 5 | 63 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JJ Roberts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

