Cleveland
Browns
0-0
20
FINAL
27
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Jacksonville Jaguars topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 27-20. Both teams sought to kick off their 2026 campaigns on a high note, but it was the Jaguars who ultimately triumphed, earning a crucial early win.
Trevor Lawrence was the standout for Jacksonville, throwing for 2 touchdowns and leading his team efficiently through the air. Bhayshul Tuten complemented Lawrence's performance with a solid ground game, racking up 91 rushing yards. On the other side, Deshaun Watson put up impressive numbers as well, passing for 237 yards and keeping the Browns competitive, while KC Concepcion Jr. emerged as a key target with 155 receiving yards.
Defensively, Foyesade Oluokun was a force for the Jaguars, contributing 8 total tackles and snagging an interception that helped shift momentum in Jacksonville's favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Oluokun's interception halted a promising Browns drive, allowing the Jaguars to maintain their lead and seal the victory. With both teams showing promise, this contest sets the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 35 | 19 | 237 | 1 | 1 | 73.1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 28 | 19 | 161 | 2 | 0 | 106.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 91 | 8.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 16 | 90 | 5.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 9 | 155 | 17.2 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dennis Gardeck | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaVon Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

