Cleveland
Browns
0-1
29
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 267 | 2 | 1 | 107.1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 159 | 1 | 0 | 98.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 8 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 96 | 7.4 | 27 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 11 | 121 | 11.0 | 71 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 69 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 48 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Woods | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 57 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

