Denver
Broncos
0-1
20
FINAL
27
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Cleveland Browns topped the Denver Broncos 27-20, improving their season record early in 2027. The game was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish momentum in the competitive AFC landscape. Cleveland’s victory was marked by effective offensive execution and timely defensive plays that turned the tide.
Cleveland’s Taylen Green showcased his talents with a strong performance, throwing for two touchdowns, while Bo Nix of the Broncos led all passers with 297 yards but couldn’t find the end zone. Nyck Harbor was a standout receiver for the Browns, racking up 117 receiving yards, and J.K. Dobbins added a solid ground game with 65 rushing yards, helping to keep the Broncos' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Browns were bolstered by Nate Wiggins, who tallied eight total tackles, ensuring that Denver’s offensive attempts were met with resistance. A pivotal moment came late in the game when Cleveland's defense stifled a late drive by the Broncos, forcing a turnover on downs that secured the win. The combination of a resilient defensive effort and timely scoring ultimately paved the way for Cleveland's hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 50 | 32 | 64% | 297 | 1 | 1 | 78.4 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 37 | 22 | 59% | 255 | 2 | 1 | 87.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 41 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 17 | 62 | 3.6 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Luke Yoder | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 71 | 1 | 53 | 2 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 21 | 1 | 30 | 2 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 9 | 81 | 9.0 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | FB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Colbert | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

