Cleveland
Browns
1-0
34
FINAL
33
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing the game with a score of 34-33. The stakes were high as both teams sought to build momentum early in the season, but it was the Browns who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Cleveland's offense was led by Johnny Manziel, who delivered a standout performance with 371 passing yards and three touchdowns. His precision passing kept the Buccaneers' defense on their heels, while the Browns' receiving corps made crucial plays throughout the game. Although the Buccaneers had moments of brilliance, including a solid rushing effort from Bucky Irving, it was Manziel's arm that ultimately propelled Cleveland to victory. Defensively, the Browns made key stops when it mattered most, with Grant Delpit's five total tackles leading the charge. Isaiah McGuire contributed with a pivotal sack that shifted momentum late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Tykee Smith's interception for the Buccaneers threatened a comeback, but it was the Browns' resilience that ultimately held off Tampa Bay's efforts, securing their hard-fought win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Johnny ManzielQB302170%37133105.6
Baker MayfieldQB271556%27110102.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB161106.9121790
Joe MixonHB8587.3200160
Quinshon JudkinsHB284.0โ€”180
George PickensWR100.0โ€”000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Chris Godwin JrWR612621.0190570
Jerry JeudyWR410626.5352560
George PickensWR79413.4131180
Tylan WallaceWR17979.0461790
Ted Hurst IIIWR25326.5100530
Isaiah BondWR55110.2130180
Harold Fannin JrTE44812.0170160
Rob GronkowskiTE24723.5240470
Denzel BostonWR44611.560220
Bucky IrvingHB12727.0310270
Emeka EgbukaWR4184.51180
Joe MixonHB188.03080
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Corey BojorquezP0000
Chase McLaughlinK44160
Andre SzmytK22446