Cleveland Browns upset Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19

The Cleveland Browns secured a 23-19 upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a Week 2 matchup marked by a significant weather delay. Deshaun Watson led the Browns' offense, completing 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns without committing a turnover. The performance helped secure the first regular-season win for Watson in two years and provided head coach Todd Monken with his first victory as an NFL head coach.

Following the game, Monken expressed confidence in Watson, describing him as a “young player” who will continue to grow and improve as he learns the system. Monken also indicated a desire to see Watson utilize his athleticism more frequently in the running game to add a new dimension to the offense.

Conversely, the Buccaneers fell to an 0-2 record. Despite the loss, Tampa Bay's rushing attack remains a statistical bright spot, ranking among the league's best in yards per game and success rate. However, the team struggled to capitalize on red-zone opportunities and faced challenges in the passing game, with quarterback Baker Mayfield expressing frustration over the team's inability to close out the game.