Baker Mayfield prepares for matchup against former team Browns in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Baker Mayfield will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to recover from their Week 1 loss. The Browns suffered a significant defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-10, under new coach Todd Monken, while the Buccaneers narrowly lost 33-27 to the Cincinnati Bengals. Mayfield, who spent four seasons with the Browns, expressed that playing against them brings up emotional ties but emphasized the importance of the game as a home opener. His performance will be closely scrutinized following his struggle with ball security in the previous loss and the opportunity for redemption against a Browns team that underperformed defensively.
- •Browns lost 34-10 to the Jaguars in Week 1.
- •Buccaneers fell 33-27 against the Bengals.
- •Mayfield aims to address ball security issues after losing three fumbles.
- •He ranks third all-time in wins as a Browns quarterback.
- •Game marks Mayfield's first home game against the Browns.
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