Cleveland
Browns
0-0
23
FINAL
45
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Jacksonville Jaguars opened the 2026 season with a decisive 45-23 victory over the Cleveland Browns, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their status as a contender. With both teams eager to establish momentum early in the season, the Jaguars delivered a powerful performance to secure the win on their home turf.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Jacksonville, throwing for 206 yards and setting the tone for an explosive offense. However, it was running back Bhayshul Tuten who truly stole the show, racking up an impressive 244 rushing yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Cleveland's Taylen Green kept pace with two touchdown passes, while Davante Adams contributed significantly with 104 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep up with Jacksonville's firepower.
Defensively, the Jaguars made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game, highlighted by Travis Hunter's two interceptions. Jacksonville's ability to force turnovers while limiting the Browns' offensive rhythm proved pivotal, especially as they stretched their lead in the second half. The Jaguars' defense, combined with their dynamic offense, created an insurmountable challenge for Cleveland, marking a strong start to the season for Jacksonville.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 206 | 2 | 1 | 95.9 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 197 | 2 | 2 | 74.9 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 28 | 244 | 8.7 | 42 | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 12 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Quincy Williams | MIKE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Romello Height | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaVon Hamilton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |

