Cleveland
Browns
0-0
35
FINAL
3
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display to kick off the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns topped the Jacksonville Jaguars with a commanding 35-3 victory. The win sets the tone for the Browns as they aim for a strong start in their pursuit of playoff contention, while the Jaguars will need to regroup after a disappointing opener.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the show for Cleveland, throwing for 345 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and deep ball prowess. Nick Chubb was a key target, racking up 144 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and putting pressure on the Jaguars' secondary. On the ground, the Browns established a balanced attack, leaving Jacksonville's defense scrambling.
Defensively, Cleveland was relentless, limiting the Jaguars to just three points and forcing them into a one-dimensional offense. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when TJ Carrie snagged an interception, leading to a swift touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in favor of the Browns. Myles Garrett added to the defensive dominance with a sack, highlighting Cleveland's ability to disrupt Jacksonville's rhythm throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 345 | 4 | 1 | 128.0 |
| Blake Bortles | QB | 23 | 8 | 35% | 112 | 0 | 3 | 11.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Fournette | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Nick Chubb | HB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tommy Bohanon | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dede Westbrook | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Chubb | HB | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 92 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Breshad Perriman | WR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 12 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| James O'Shaughnessy | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jarvis Landry | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Leonard Fournette | HB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 41 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DJ Chark Jr | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ted Ginn Jr | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Bouye | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Carrie | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vonn Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarious Randall | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezmen Southward | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taco Charlton | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telvin Smith Sr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Hayden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Myles Jack | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Reavis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quenton Meeks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tashaun Gipson Sr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrod Wilson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yannick Ngakoue | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Hepburn | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lambo | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| Jordan Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Britton Colquitt | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

