Cleveland
Browns
0-1
8
FINAL
40
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Cleveland Browns 40-8 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Buccaneers not only improved their record but also sent a strong message about their offensive prowess as they look to establish themselves as contenders this season.
Baker Mayfield was the star of the show, tossing for 309 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his precision and ability to lead the offense. Emeka Egbuka was a standout receiver, racking up 122 yards and making key catches to keep drives alive. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 82 yards, adding another dimension to the Buccaneersโ attack.
Defensively, Tampa Bay's Alex Anzalone made a significant impact with two interceptions, disrupting Cleveland's attempts to gain momentum. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter, when Anzalone's second pick set up a quick touchdown, shifting the tide firmly in favor of the Buccaneers. Despite Grant Delpit's solid performance for the Browns, with four tackles and a sack, the Tampa Bay defense proved too formidable, sealing the game with their relentless pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 22 | 16 | 309 | 4 | 2 | 116.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 82 | 6.8 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Bryant | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

