Baker Mayfield expresses confusion over Buccaneers' 0-2 start
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:24 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Cleveland Browns on September 20 as part of the NFL’s Week 2. Despite being favored, the Buccaneers fell to the Browns, who secured their first victory of the season. Baker Mayfield acknowledged his surprise at the team's performance, stating, 'Pretty shocked. Gotta fight our way out.' The Buccaneers struggled in the red zone, converting only one of four opportunities while the Browns' Deshaun Watson threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Tampa Bay looks to improve in their next game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 27.
- •Buccaneers lost to Browns, dropping to 0-2 on the season.
- •Deshaun Watson threw for 238 yards, two touchdowns.
- •Baker Mayfield expressed confusion over the team's struggles.
- •Tampa Bay converted only one of four red zone attempts.
- •Next game is against the Minnesota Vikings on September 27.
- 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield: Loss stings because we're 0-2, not because it was to Browns
- 3:18 AMESPN NFL — QB Mayfield 'pretty shocked' at Buccaneers' 0-2 start
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers news: Baker Mayfield is completely dumbfounded at 0-2 start
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday as part of the NFL’s Week 2 slate of games. Baker Mayfield and his teammates were heavy favorites to win this contest. However, that did not play out as they intended. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a fine game, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He helped the Browns […] The post Buccaneers news: Baker Mayfield is completely dumbfounded at 0-2 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield admitted to being "pretty shocked" the Bucs are 0-2 for the first time since he's been their quarterback and the first time since 2014 after losing to his former team, the Browns, 23-19.
"After the schedule for the 2026 season was released in the spring, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said he had the team's Week 2 game against the Browns circled.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 11:24 AMBaker Mayfield: Loss stings because we're 0-2, not because it was to Browns
After the schedule for the 2026 season was released in the spring, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said he had the team's Week 2 game against the Browns circled.
- ESPN NFLSep 21, 2026, 3:18 AMQB Mayfield 'pretty shocked' at Buccaneers' 0-2 start
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield admitted to being "pretty shocked" the Bucs are 0-2 for the first time since he's been their quarterback and the first time since 2014 after losing to his former team, the Browns, 23-19.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 12:22 AMBuccaneers news: Baker Mayfield is completely dumbfounded at 0-2 start
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday as part of the NFL’s Week 2 slate of games. Baker Mayfield and his teammates were heavy favorites to win this contest. However, that did not play out as they intended. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a fine game, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He helped the Browns […] The post Buccaneers news: Baker Mayfield is completely dumbfounded at 0-2 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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