The Jacksonville Jaguars opened the 2026 season with a 38-31 win over the Cleveland Browns at home, holding off a Cleveland team that never let the game slip out of reach. Week 1 set the tone for both clubs, and the Jaguars made sure the first impression belonged to them. Seven points was the final margin in a game that traded blows into the closing minutes. Trevor Lawrence steered the Jacksonville offense with 230 passing yards and two touchdowns, spreading the ball around and picking his spots when the Browns pressed. Tight end Brenton Strange was his most reliable target, piling up a game-high 102 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains. Cleveland's answer came on the ground, where Taylen Green ripped off 147 rushing yards to keep the Browns within striking distance all afternoon. Green's legs kept the scoreboard moving, but Jacksonville had just enough punch to stay ahead. Defensively, Cleveland got the more disruptive individual efforts, with Tyson Campbell leading all tacklers with four stops and Jared Verse recording the game's lone sack. But the play that mattered most belonged to Jacksonville, where Jalen Huskey came away with the only interception of the day. That takeaway swung possession at a critical juncture and gave Lawrence the extra series he needed. In a game decided by a single score, the turnover margin told the story.