Cleveland
Browns
0-1
33
FINAL
3
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-3 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts the Browns' confidence but also sends a strong message about their potential this season as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Cleveland's offense was led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who threw for 213 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was his favorite target, racking up 66 receiving yards, while Quinshon Judkins contributed on the ground with 38 rushing yards. The Browns' offense was efficient and relentless, keeping the Buccaneers' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Browns made a significant impact, highlighted by cornerback Carson Schwesinger's two interceptions that shifted the momentum in Cleveland's favor. The turning point came when Schwesinger picked off a pass in the second quarter, leading to a quick touchdown that extended the Browns' lead. Although Elijah Roberts of the Buccaneers recorded four tackles and two sacks, it wasn't enough to stem the tide as Cleveland's defense stifled Tampa Bay's offense, sealing a commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 213 | 1 | 0 | 126.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 17 | 5 | 29% | 68 | 0 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 38 | 3.8 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 41 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Nelson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A'Shawn Robinson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JJ Roberts | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 |

