Browns face Buccaneers in Week 2 after dismal opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are set to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 24, 2026, following a disappointing performance in Week 1. National media predictions largely favor the Buccaneers, citing Baker Mayfield's potential to exploit the Browns' defensive struggles. Deshaun Watson's lackluster showing in the opener fuels skepticism about Cleveland's chances. Analysts predict a tough matchup for the Browns against a solid Buccaneers defense, especially with the significant blitzing rate observed in Week 1. Baker Mayfield aims for redemption against his former team, intensifying the stakes of the game.
- •Browns lost their Week 1 opener amid poor performance.
- •Baker Mayfield faces his former team in a revenge matchup.
- •Predictions lean heavily towards the Buccaneers with substantial margins.
- •Deshaun Watson's struggles raise concerns for the Browns' offense.
- •The game is crucial for both teams' early season positioning.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Browns vs. Buccaneers Week 2 picks: Cleveland not being given any hope
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