Cleveland
Browns
0-0
48
FINAL
42
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying season opener, the Cleveland Browns narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 48-42, kicking off the 2026 campaign with a thrilling contest filled with big plays and dramatic moments. Both teams showcased their offensive talents, making it a must-watch matchup for fans.
Taylen Green led the Browns' offensive charge with a stellar performance, throwing for four touchdowns and helping his team build a crucial lead. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence of the Jaguars put on a show of his own, racking up an impressive 409 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory. Harold Fannin Jr. was a standout target for Green, finishing the game with 135 receiving yards, providing key receptions when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Browns made the critical plays to seal the win, highlighted by Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's timely interception that thwarted a potential game-tying drive by the Jaguars. Jared Verse added pressure with a sack, contributing to a defense that ultimately held off Jacksonville's fierce attempts to mount a comeback. With both teams showing promise, this matchup sets the tone for a competitive season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 409 | 4 | 1 | 136.2 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 319 | 4 | 0 | 149.5 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 69 | 6.3 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 13 | 49 | 3.8 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 82 | 1 | 56 | 1 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 115 | 28.8 | 60 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 23 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 14 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | 42 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | HB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Quez Watkins | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Wright | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Mascarenas-Arnold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Branson Combs | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

