Our Browns vs Buccaneers prediction sides with the home team, and the gap is wider than two 0-1 records suggest. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave the ball away four times at Cincinnati and lost by six. The Cleveland Browns gave up five sacks at Jacksonville and lost by 24. Turnovers can be cleaned up; a broken offence takes longer.
Browns vs Buccaneers: our editor’s props
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Browns vs Buccaneers: 2026 form so far
Both are winless, though only one of them looked competitive getting there.
| 2026 season to date | Browns | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Points for | 10 | 27 |
| Points against | 34 | 33 |
| Point differential | -24 | -6 |
| Total yards | 272 | 282 |
| Yards per play | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Third-down offence | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Red-zone offence | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Sacks recorded | 1 | 1 |
| Opponent passer rating | 150.6 | 89.5 |
Tampa Bay averaged 5.4 yards a play and converted half their third downs. Cleveland averaged 5.6 and converted 12.5%.
Browns vs Buccaneers injury report and team news
Bucky Irving ran for 45 and a touchdown at Cincinnati and caught seven passes for 48. Quinshon Judkins managed 33 yards from 12 carries.
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.
The matchup that settles it: Cleveland’s protection against a Tampa front that needs a lift
Five sacks conceded at Jacksonville is the number Cleveland must fix. Tampa Bay managed only one against Cincinnati, so relief may be available.
Mayfield’s 82% completion rate came without a touchdown pass. Against a defence that just allowed 150.6, that ought to change.
Cleveland reached the red zone twice and scored nothing. Do that again and the scoreline takes care of itself.
Players to watch
- Deshaun Watson (CLE, QB): 205 yards and a touchdown at Jacksonville, sacked five times.
- Quinshon Judkins (CLE, RB): 12 carries for 33 yards in the opener.
- Baker Mayfield (TB, QB): 23 of 28 for 216 yards at Cincinnati.
- Bucky Irving (TB, RB): 45 rushing yards and a touchdown, plus seven catches for 48.
How to watch Browns vs Buccaneers
The game kicks off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT. CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French-language call, and DAZN carries every game of the season. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Browns vs Buccaneers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL |
| TV | CTV (regional) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) / CTV.ca |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Browns vs Buccaneers prediction and score projection
Our Browns vs Buccaneers prediction is a Tampa Bay win, 24-13. Irving and Mayfield against this defence is the more reliable side of the card.
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Browns vs Buccaneers FAQ
Tampa Bay, at home. Both lost their openers, but Cleveland’s was by 24 points.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT.
CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French. DAZN carries it as a stream.
Cleveland lost 34-10 at Jacksonville. Tampa Bay lost 33-27 at Cincinnati.
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