Cleveland
Browns
1-0
20
FINAL
0
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-0 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only secures the Browns their first win of the season but also sends a strong message about their defensive prowess and offensive efficiency.
Shedeur Sanders led the charge for Cleveland, showcasing his versatility with 130 passing yards and a touchdown while also adding 56 rushing yards. Denzel Boston was the primary target in the air, contributing 36 receiving yards. The Browns' offense was methodical, effectively moving the ball and capitalizing on scoring opportunities to maintain control throughout the game.
Cleveland's defense was relentless, stifling any offensive momentum from the Buccaneers. The turning point came when Tyson Campbell's interception halted a potential drive, allowing the Browns to maintain their commanding lead. With Carson Schwesinger leading the way with three tackles, Cleveland's defense ensured Tampa Bay never found their rhythm, sealing the shutout in impressive fashion.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 20 | 11 | 130 | 1 | 2 | 52.0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 14 | 4 | 37 | 0 | 3 | — |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 9 | 6 | 0.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Graham Gano | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 |

