There are no easy games in the NFL, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a chance to get back in the win column against an opponent that had a bit of a rough go of things in Week 1.
Cade Otton enters Week Two looking for a bigger role in Tampa Bay’s passing attack. He caught three passes for 26 yards on five targets against Cincinnati.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need quarterback Baker Mayfield to treat the Cleveland Browns like any other opponent, even if the matchup offers a personal subplot that could pull him toward forcing the action.
Overall, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers put together a disappointing performance in Week 1 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. Although the 33-27 final score doesn't
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Tykee Smith enters Week Two after making an active contribution during Tampa Bay’s season opener. Smith recorded four tackles and one pass breakup against Cincinnati.
Bucky Irving looked like himself again during the Buccaneers’ season opener against Cincinnati. Irving finished with 93 total yards and a touchdown in his 2026 debut.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed encouraging signs in Zac Robinson’s offense during their Week One loss. Unfortunately, the offensive line kept the offense from reaching its full potential.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't play their best football in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. They lost 33-27 on the road, but now, they have a chance to pick up their first win of the NFL season against the Cleveland Browns at home on Sunday.
The Buccaneers need a big win against the Browns in Week 2 and the following five players not named Baker Mayfield have to have good games if they want that to happen.
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Antoine Winfield Jr. enters Week Two looking to make his presence felt against the Cleveland Browns. The veteran safety remains one of Tampa Bay’s most important pieces in the secondary.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka enters Week Two after making an immediate impact in Tampa Bay’s season opener. The rookie wide receiver was heavily involved from the opening drive against Cincinnati.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced an early challenge in the secondary when Jacob Parrish exited Sunday’s game against Cincinnati. Parrish suffered a back sprain during the second quarter and did not return.
Zyon McCollum enters Week Two after a productive performance against Cincinnati. The Buccaneers defensive back finished with nine tackles and two passes defensed.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are fresh off a week one loss. They need a big bounce back this week or else it will feel like the season is taking on water. Fortunately, they are hosting the Cleveland Browns who are among the worst teams in the NFL.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an important decision coming with veteran edge rusher Yaya Diaby. Diaby is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
A Wednesday report claimed that members of the Browns locker room are "already over" Watson serving as the club's starting quarterback instead of second-year pro Shedeur Sanders.
The Cleveland Browns squaring off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is arguably the most intriguing NFL game in Week 2. That is all because of Baker Mayfield.
The Browns made Mayfield the first pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, and he guided Cleveland to a postseason win against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers in January 2021.
The Buccaneers’ streak of season-opening wins ended against the Bengals on Sunday, but it might just be the wake-up call the team needs to play up to its potential.
Joe Burrow throwing an interception won't make anyone in Cincinnati panic. Four pick-sixes since the start of last season, though? That's at least enough to ask the question.