Cleveland
Browns
1-0
17
FINAL
3
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Cleveland Browns triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 17-3, showcasing their dominance in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Browns' early momentum in their campaign, while the Buccaneers will need to regroup after a disappointing performance on their home turf.
Cleveland's offense was powered by quarterback Taylen Green, who threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the game plan. His favorite target, Tyler Warren, contributed significantly with 65 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable option throughout the contest. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers struggled to get their ground game going, with Bucky Irving managing only 21 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Browns were a force to be reckoned with, led by Laiatu Latu, who recorded two sacks, disrupting Tampa Bay's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Cleveland's defense forced a critical turnover that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. With a solid performance on both sides of the ball, the Browns demonstrated their capability as a strong contender this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 202 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 12 | 6 | 50% | 85 | 0 | 0 | 73.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 21 | 2.1 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 36 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hayes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

