Cleveland
Browns
1-0
0
FINAL
21
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Cleveland Browns 21-0 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This matchup was critical for both teams, but it was the Buccaneers who solidified their early momentum with a commanding victory at home.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was Baker Mayfield, who threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his precision and control. He also added 11 rushing yards, contributing to the offensive effort, while Ted Hurst III emerged as his primary target with 67 receiving yards. The Buccaneers' offense was efficient, maintaining pressure on the Browns throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Tampa Bay made a significant impact, highlighted by Zyon McCollum's two interceptions, which shifted the momentum firmly in the Buccaneers' favor. Rueben Bain Jr. added to the defensive prowess with a sack, while the overall defensive performance stifled any chances the Browns had to find their rhythm. The turning point came early in the second quarter when McCollum's first interception set up a critical touchdown, allowing the Buccaneers to build a lead they would never relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 22 | 16 | 73% | 217 | 2 | 1 | 115.1 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 14 | 3 | 21% | 65 | 0 | 3 | 6.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | โ | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | โ | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 34 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

