Cleveland
Browns
0-0
48
FINAL
26
Jacksonville
Jaguars
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display to kick off the 2026 season, the Cleveland Browns topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 48-26. With both teams eager to set the tone for the year, the Browns' explosive offense proved too much for the Jaguars to handle.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect deep downfield. Davante Adams shined as his primary target, racking up 150 receiving yards, while David Montgomery added a solid ground game with 88 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Jaguars kept pace with 301 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Browns' offensive firepower.
Cleveland’s defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with E.J. Speed leading the way with seven total tackles and Alex Singleton contributing with a sack. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when the Browns forced a turnover that led to a quick touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. Despite a strong effort from the Jaguars, Cleveland's defensive stand was a key factor in sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 53 | 34 | 301 | 2 | 1 | 83.9 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 34 | 19 | 301 | 4 | 1 | 112.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 71 | 7.1 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Lake McRee | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Jones | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 43 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 50 |

