Cleveland
Browns
0-1
19
FINAL
41
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 41-19 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish a foothold early in the season, the Buccaneers made a statement on their home turf, signaling their intent to compete for a playoff spot this year.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 326 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets downfield. Ted Hurst III was a standout receiver, racking up 130 yards, while Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 65 rushing yards, providing balance to the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were effective in disrupting the Browns' rhythm, with Yaya Diaby recording a key sack and Tykee Smith snagging an interception. The turning point came late in the first half when Mayfield connected with Hurst for a touchdown, pushing the lead to 24-10 and forcing the Browns to play catch-up, a scenario they couldn't ultimately overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 40 | 27 | 326 | 3 | 0 | 117.2 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 41 | 15 | 198 | 0 | 1 | 42.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 65 | 4.6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 13 | 28 | 2.2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 130 | 21.7 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Takitaki | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 52 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 42 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

