Browns at Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars 44, Cleveland Browns 21 · Dirt Lg 27
Final Score
Browns 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Jaguars 44 3 TD · 3 FG · 5 XPTaylen Green 198 yds passingBhayshul Tuten 89 yds rushingBrian Thomas Jr 149 yds receivingJarrian Jones 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 229 · 259Passing yards 161 · 170Rushing yards 68 · 89Completions 9/25 · 10/14Yards per carry 8.5 · 6.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10h ago
In a commanding performance, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Cleveland Browns 44-21 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The Jaguars made a strong statement as they kicked off the year, showcasing their explosive offense and disciplined defense to secure a decisive victory on home turf.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Jacksonville, tossing two touchdown passes and demonstrating poise in the pocket. On the ground, Bhayshul Tuten contributed significantly with 89 rushing yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as a standout receiver, racking up 149 receiving yards and proving to be a favorite target for Lawrence throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jaguars were relentless, with Wesley Williams notching two sacks and Jarrian Jones making his presence felt with three total tackles and an interception. The game's turning point came early in the second half when Jacksonville intercepted a Browns pass, leading to a quick touchdown that widened their lead and shifted momentum firmly in their favor. The Jaguars' defensive cohesion and timely plays were critical in maintaining control and sealing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 9/25 | 36% | 198 | 2 | 5 | 52.1 |
| Jaguars | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 10/14 | 71% | 195 | 2 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 8 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 20 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 45 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | 71 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 72 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Brenton StrangeTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Parker WashingtonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuireREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaguars | |||||
| Jarrian JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wesley WilliamsREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel ScottFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb RansawFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell MillerWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anfernee OrjiSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik ArmsteadDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane IIISS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaguars | |||
| Cam LittleK | 3/3 | 5 | 60 |