Cleveland
Browns
0-0
21
FINAL
45
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars opened their 2026 season with a commanding 45-21 victory over the Cleveland Browns, showcasing their offensive firepower and setting the tone for the year ahead. With both teams looking to make an early statement, the Jaguars established dominance early on, leaving the Browns struggling to keep pace.
Trevor Lawrence shone for Jacksonville, tossing three touchdown passes and effectively leading his team down the field. Meanwhile, Taylen Green put up respectable numbers for Cleveland, throwing for 167 yards, but the Browns' offense couldn't match the explosiveness of their opponents. David Montgomery had a strong performance, rushing for 117 yards, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Jaguars flexed their muscles, with Travon Walker making an impact with five total tackles. Jarrian Jones was particularly critical, snagging two interceptions that shifted the momentum firmly in Jacksonville's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Lawrence connected with his receivers for consecutive touchdowns, extending their lead and putting the game out of reach for the Browns.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 34 | 19 | 167 | 2 | 6 | 49.1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 17 | 9 | 148 | 3 | 1 | 97.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 15 | 117 | 7.8 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 116 | 11.6 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Jones | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 61 |

