Cleveland
Browns
1-0
59
FINAL
45
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Cleveland Browns topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 59-45 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, marking a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was Cleveland who ultimately emerged victorious, bolstering their early-season momentum.
Baker Mayfield, despite the loss, delivered an impressive performance for the Buccaneers, throwing for a staggering 526 yards and five touchdowns. His primary target, Jameson Williams, was a standout receiver, racking up 221 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. On the ground, Taylen Green led the Browns with a modest 29 rushing yards, as the passing game took center stage in this offensive showcase.
Defensively, the game turned when Grant Delpit of the Browns intercepted a critical pass, halting a potential scoring drive from the Buccaneers and shifting momentum back to Cleveland. The Buccaneers’ defense struggled to contain the Browns, who capitalized on their opportunities, while Benjamin Morrison's six tackles highlighted a lack of big plays when it mattered most. Ultimately, it was the Browns' ability to make key stops that sealed their victory in this shootout.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 526 | 5 | 2 | 121.5 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 40 | 24 | 60% | 503 | 5 | 1 | 133.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Gordon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 8 | 221 | 27.6 | 63 | 4 | 77 | 0 |
| Braylon Edwards | WR | 7 | 172 | 24.6 | 48 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 62 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Josh Gordon | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 34 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 42 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 64 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Art Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joe Haden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Killebrew | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hayes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Walker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 61 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |

