Cleveland
Browns
1-0
28
FINAL
13
Detroit
Lions
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Detroit Lions 28-13 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The victory keeps the Browns firmly in contention early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was the standout performer for Cleveland, throwing for 336 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading his team's offense throughout the game. Tory Horton also made a significant impact, racking up 143 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target downfield. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey led the Lions' ground attack with 73 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Browns' offensive onslaught.
Cleveland's defense played a crucial role in the win, highlighted by Trenton Simpson's two sacks and DJ Turner II's interception, which stifled potential scoring drives from Detroit. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Richardson connected with Horton for a touchdown, extending the lead to 21-6. This momentum shift provided the Browns with a comfortable cushion that the Lions could not overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 336 | 4 | 0 | 138.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 202 | 1 | 2 | 81.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 14 | 73 | 5.2 | 21 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 143 | 71.5 | 93 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 21 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 82 | 82.0 | 76 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 23 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randon Fontenette | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Valles | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

