Cleveland
Browns
0-1
29
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 26d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 29-27. This victory marks a significant moment for the Browns as they seek to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, while the Buccaneers look to regroup after a hard-fought contest. Baker Mayfield put on a stellar performance for Tampa Bay, throwing for 267 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. On the ground, Taylen Green led the charge for Cleveland with 97 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving and providing a balanced offensive attack. Emeka Egbuka also shined for the Buccaneers, racking up 121 receiving yards and proving to be a key target for Mayfield throughout the game. Defensively, JT Woods was a standout for the Browns, recording six total tackles and an interception that proved critical in sealing the victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Woods' interception halted a potential game-winning drive for Tampa Bay, allowing Cleveland to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win. With both teams showing promise, this matchup sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Baker MayfieldQB322475%26721107.1
Taylen GreenQB191053%1591098.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Taylen GreenQB69716.281370
Bucky IrvingHB13967.4271330
Baker MayfieldQB3186.02191
Quinshon JudkinsHB2147.050140
Kenny GainwellHB133.01030
Dylan SampsonHB1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Emeka EgbukaWR1112111.0711270
Bucky IrvingHB89411.8690220
Trey PalmerWR45413.5240220
Matthew GoldenWR44812.0120300
Dylan SampsonHB14444.0481440
Ted Hurst IIIWR33411.3181160
Isaiah BondWR11313.050130
Chris Godwin JrWR11111.030110
Payne DurhamTE177.04070
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Andre SzmytK33257
Corey BojorquezP0000
Chase McLaughlinK0030