Bucs drop to 0-2 after narrow loss to Browns in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 23-19 to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, marking their first 0-2 start since 2014. Despite reaching the red zone multiple times, the Bucs managed only one touchdown and struggled in the end zone, finishing 1-for-4 on red zone chances. Baker Mayfield, signed to a $165 million extension, has completed 44 of 62 passes for 398 yards with one touchdown and one interception so far this season. Following the loss, Coach Todd Bowles acknowledged an increased urgency for the team to secure its first victory. The Buccaneers have now lost 10 of their last 13 games, dating back to last season.
- •Bucs lost 23-19 to Browns in Week 2.
- •Tampa Bay is 0-2 for the first time since 2014.
- •Baker Mayfield threw for 398 yards with one touchdown this season.
- •Bowles said there's a different urgency after the loss.
- •The Bucs have lost 10 of their last 13 games.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Should Bucs fans be worried after disappointing Week 2 loss?
"The Bucs are 0-2 for the first time since 2014, and their recent struggles are becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss.
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