Cleveland
Browns
0-0
54
FINAL
28
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Cleveland Browns topped the Jacksonville Jaguars with a commanding 54-28 victory. Both teams were eager to start the season strong, but it was the Browns who showcased their dominance on the field, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2026 campaign.
Trevor Lawrence shone for the Jaguars, throwing for an impressive 332 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to lead the offense effectively. However, it was Taylen Green's 60 rushing yards that complemented the air attack, while Brian Thomas Jr. stood out as a receiving threat, racking up 220 yards. Despite the offensive fireworks from Jacksonville, it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cleveland's high-powered attack.
Defensively, the Browns made their mark with a game-changing performance, highlighted by Jared Verse's 2.5 sacks and Carson Schwesinger's two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Schwesinger picked off a key pass, shifting momentum firmly in Cleveland's favor. With a combination of timely stops and relentless pressure, the Browns' defense played a crucial role in securing this decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 29 | 11 | 38% | 332 | 4 | 5 | 81.3 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 21 | 10 | 48% | 242 | 3 | 3 | 89.7 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 220 | 55.0 | 123 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 40 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 67 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 39 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 10 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan McMillon | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Branson Combs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 52 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

