Cleveland
Browns
0-1
32
FINAL
24
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a closely contested matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-24 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams were eager to secure their first win of the season, but it was the Browns who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Derek Anderson led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for three touchdowns and demonstrating precision in key moments, while Reuben Droughns added a solid 80 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. Joseph Jurevicius was the standout receiver, racking up 118 yards and providing critical plays that helped the Browns maintain momentum throughout the game.
On the defensive side, while the Buccaneers struggled to contain the Browns' offense, they did have some bright spots, including Will Allen’s four total tackles and Ryan Nece's half sack. However, the game’s turning point came late in the third quarter when a defensive miscommunication allowed Anderson to connect with Jurevicius for a pivotal touchdown, giving Cleveland the lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Simms | QB | 30 | 17 | 324 | 2 | 0 | 116.5 |
| Derek Anderson | QB | 23 | 18 | 314 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Joseph Jurevicius | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Droughns | HB | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Cadillac Williams | HB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jerome Harrison | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Derek Anderson | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sean Morey | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kellen Winslow Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Jurevicius | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Alstott | TE | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Jurevicius | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Alex Smith | TE | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Kellen Winslow Jr | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Braylon Edwards | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Sean Morey | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Cadillac Williams | HB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Reuben Droughns | HB | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Maurice Stovall | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Michael Clayton | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Lawrence Vickers | FB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Douglas Jolley | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve Heiden | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Allen | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Phillips | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Russell | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Jones | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ronde Barber | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Kelly | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylon McCutcheon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juran Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Taco Bell | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Baxter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Nece | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Wyms | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andra Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leigh Bodden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brodney Pool | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Strait | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jovan Haye | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamerion Wimbley | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brooks | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orpheus Roye | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Nicholson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ralph Brown | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Bidwell | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Bryant | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Philip Dawson | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 |

