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    Browns vs Buccaneers Prediction & Picks: Week 2

    Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction, picks and odds for Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season

    Our Browns vs Buccaneers prediction favors Tampa Bay, who lost their opener through carelessness rather than incapability. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, updates on this page through the week.

    The Cleveland Browns lost 34-10 at Jacksonville, converting one third down in eight and failing to score in the red zone. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 33-27 at Cincinnati having turned the ball over four times. Consequently one of these problems is far easier to fix.

    Squawka Signal · Model vs market

    Cleveland Browns @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    Week 2 · Sun Sep 20, 1:00 PM ET. Our Signal model makes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers favorites by about 6 points, a 70% win probability.

    CLECleveland BrownsSquawka30%Market22%▲ Value
    TBTampa Bay BuccaneersSquawka70%Market78%▼ Slight lay
    Projected lineTampa Bay Buccaneers -6
    Against the spreadCleveland Browns +8 — model Tampa Bay Buccaneers -6 vs market Tampa Bay Buccaneers -8
    ValueCleveland Browns — model 30% vs market 22%
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    Week 1 · Editorial pick

    Browns vs Buccaneers: our editor’s props

    Two editorial calls to sit alongside the live Signal numbers on this page.

    Browns AT Buccaneers

    Our props

    Player propBucky Irving 80+ scrimmage yardsIrving had 45 rushing and 48 receiving at Cincinnati, with a rushing touchdown. Cleveland conceded 126 rushing yards to Jacksonville.
    ★★★★★confidence
    Player propCleveland under 17.5 pointsThe Browns scored ten at Jacksonville on 12.5% third-down conversion and no red-zone points from two trips. Tampa Bay recorded a sack and an interception in defeat.
    ★★★★★confidence

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    Browns vs Buccaneers: 2026 form so far

    Two defeats, and two very different explanations. The tables make clear which team was closer to winning.

    2026 season to dateBrownsBuccaneers
    Record0-10-1
    Points for1027
    Points against3433
    Point differential-24-6
    Total yards272282
    Yards per play5.65.4
    Turnovers24
    Third-down offense12.5%50.0%
    Red-zone offense0.0%50.0%
    Sacks recorded11
    Opponent passer rating150.689.5

    Tampa Bay gave the ball away four times and still lost by only six. Cleveland converted 12.5% of third downs and did not score a red-zone touchdown.

    Browns vs Buccaneers injury report and team news

    Deshaun Watson was sacked five times at Jacksonville. Baker Mayfield completed 23 of 28 for Tampa Bay without a touchdown or an interception.

    This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land.

    Injury report · Week 2Official game-status report — updates through the week
    CLECleveland Browns
    No game-status designations filed yet.
    TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    No game-status designations filed yet.

    Where Browns vs Buccaneers is decided

    Cleveland’s offense did not function at Jacksonville. One third down in eight, no red-zone points and five sacks conceded is a difficult week to explain away.

    Tampa Bay’s four turnovers are the more recoverable fault. Baker Mayfield completed 82% of his passes and threw neither a touchdown nor an interception.

    Cleveland’s defense conceded a 150.6 passer rating to Trevor Lawrence, the highest figure of the weekend. Nevertheless they face a quarterback who has not thrown a touchdown this season.

    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 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. CBS carries it. It is one of eight games sharing the early Sunday slot.

    DetailBrowns vs Buccaneers
    DateSunday, September 20, 2026
    Kickoff1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT
    VenueRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
    TVCBS
    Live streamNFL Game Pass (DAZN)
    WeekWeek 2, 2026 NFL season

    Browns vs Buccaneers prediction and score projection

    Our Browns vs Buccaneers prediction is a Tampa Bay win, 26-16. Four turnovers will not recur every week, and Cleveland’s offense has more to prove.

    The live win probability, meanwhile, updates on this page through the week.

    Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL hub, and Signal rates every Week 2 game the same way.

    Browns vs Buccaneers FAQ

    Who is favored to win, the Browns or the Buccaneers?

    Tampa Bay, at home. Both are 0-1, but Cleveland scored ten points and converted one third down in eight.

    What time is Browns vs Buccaneers?

    1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT.

    What channel is Browns vs Buccaneers on?

    CBS has the game in the United States.

    How did each team do in Week 1?

    Cleveland lost 34-10 at Jacksonville. Tampa Bay lost 33-27 at Cincinnati despite four turnovers.

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