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Buccaneers prepare for crucial Week 2 matchup against Browns at home

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Buccaneers prepare for crucial Week 2 matchup against Browns at home

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the NFL season, seeking to avoid an 0-2 start at home. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, under pressure following three fumbles in the opener, must improve for Tampa to keep playoff hopes alive. Head coach Todd Bowles’s job security is also at stake after a disappointing previous season. The Bucs aim to capitalize on a struggling Browns team that lost 34-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. With a tough upcoming schedule, a victory against Cleveland is seen as essential for momentum.

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Status Watch

•Buccaneers lost their opener against the Bengals and are aiming to avoid 0-2 start
•Baker Mayfield faces criticism after losing three fumbles in Week 1
•Cleveland Browns lost 34-10 to the Jaguars in their season opener
•Next games include matchups against playoff contenders Vikings and Packers
•Calls for Bowles's job may increase with another loss at home

Latest Updates

4:37 AMYahoo Sports — Is Buccaneers' Week 2 Game Against Browns a 'Must-Win'?

What they're saying

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Losing a home game against the lowly Browns would drop Tampa Bay to 0-2 and could be devastating for the Bucs' hopes of returning to the postseason.
— Yahoo Sports

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