Cleveland
Browns
1-0
29
FINAL
47
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 47-29, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. The Buccaneers aimed to bounce back after a rocky start, and they did just that, delivering a statement win at home.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for four touchdowns while keeping the Browns' defense on their heels. Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground with 93 rushing yards, and the receiving corps was highlighted by Jerry Jeudy's impressive 125 yards for Cleveland. Taylen Green also had a strong performance, throwing for 318 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Buccaneers' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made key plays that shifted momentum, with Alex Anzalone leading the charge with nine tackles. Yaya Diaby's two sacks added pressure on the Browns' quarterback, while Zyon McCollum's interception effectively halted Cleveland's comeback attempts. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Mayfield connected for a touchdown that extended Tampa Bay's lead to 20 points, sealing the victory for the home team.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 50 | 27 | 54% | 318 | 2 | 1 | 78.5 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 279 | 4 | 1 | 122.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 17 | 93 | 5.5 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 28 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 13 | 19 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 76 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 87 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Ko Kieft | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 42 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 50 |

