Browns hold on against Buccaneers after lightning delay halts game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Cleveland Browns secured a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 2026. The game was interrupted by a nearly two-hour lightning delay with two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Cleveland was leading 23-19 when play was stopped, and Tampa Bay was in the midst of a potential game-winning drive. After the delay, the Browns defense stopped Tampa Bay's final possession, preserving their lead. The Browns had a challenging travel weekend, diverted at one point to Orlando due to flight issues.
- •Browns led 23-19 when lightning delayed the game.
- •Delay lasted nearly two hours before play resumed.
- •Deshaun Watson threw a touchdown pass to Blake Whiteheart.
- •Browns defense held off Buccaneers after the delay.
- •Cleveland's travel plans were affected by weather issues.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Just when the game reached its biggest moment, everything stopped
"The Browns and Buccaneers were headed for a dramatic finish before lightning delayed the game. Here’s what happened, the score when play stopped and the NFL’s weather policy.
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