Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield vs Cleveland

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host Cleveland Sunday in their 2026 home opener at Raymond James Stadium.

Baker Mayfield enters Week Two looking to bounce back after a costly performance against Cincinnati. He threw for 216 yards and one touchdown while losing three fumbles in Tampa Bay’s 33-27 loss.

Mayfield now faces the team that selected him first overall in 2018. Cleveland also enters the matchup after a disappointing opening-week loss, falling 34-10 to Jacksonville.

Predicted Stat Line for Baker Mayfield vs Cleveland

– Passing Yards: 260-300 yards
– Passing Touchdowns: 2-3
– Interceptions: 0-1
– Rushing Yards: 10-20 yards

Key Factors Influencing

– Mayfield will have an opportunity to respond after his costly turnover performance against Cincinnati.

– Cleveland surrendered 34 points during its Week One loss to Jacksonville.

– Cleveland’s defense finished third in passing yards allowed during the 2025 season.

– Myles Garrett is no longer in Cleveland after being traded to the Los Angeles Rams.

– Mayfield should have opportunities against a Cleveland defense adjusting to several significant offseason changes.

Final Stat Predictions

– Passing Yards: 290
– Passing Touchdowns: 2
– Interceptions: 0
– Rushing Yards: 14

Mayfield has an opportunity to immediately put his Week One mistakes behind him.

The Buccaneers will need their quarterback to protect the football against Cleveland’s talented defense. With Tampa Bay playing at home, Mayfield should have opportunities to make plays through the air.

Facing his former team adds another storyline to an important Week Two matchup. Mayfield’s performance could set the tone for Tampa Bay’s response after its disappointing season opener.

Prediction: 271 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, zero interceptions and 14 rushing yards.