Team Reporter Casey Phillips chats Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield after Week 2 vs. the Cleveland Browns. They discussed the team taking accountability, focusing on getting things right and what fatherhood has taught him.

Against the Browns in Week Two, second-year outside linebacker David Walker maximized his snaps on defense and nabbed his first-career sack

The Bucs have generally made a habit of fast season starts under Head Coach Todd Bowles, but this year's 0-2 opening brings a different set of challenges, as well as an urgency to log that first victory

Though it didn't result in victory, the Buccaneers averaged 5.5 yards per carry against Cleveland on Sunday while allowing just 1.9 yards per tote on defense…Chase McLaughlin ranks among the NFL's scoring leaders

View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, September 20, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media the day after the Bucs' game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed correcting the course, the lightning delay and his overall thoughts on the team's performance in Week Two.

Top observations from the 23-19 loss to the Browns at Raymond James Stadium in Week Two

Team Reporter Casey Phillips chats Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield after Week 2 vs. the Cleveland Browns. They discussed the team taking accountability, focusing on getting things right and what fatherhood has taught him.

On this week's edition of After the Whistle host Jay Recher looks back at the Buccaneers 2026 home opener, a 23-19 loss to the Browns in Week 2. Jay gives a detailed recap on what went down during the game - and during the long weather delay - with highlights from play-by-play voice Tony Castricone and interviews with QB Baker Mayfield, LT Tristan Wirfs and Head Coach Todd Bowles. Tony also joins Jay at the end of the show to give his insights on the Bucs season so far and the guys tell you why they're optimistic this team will turn it around this Sunday against Minnesota.

The Buccaneers had a chance to win at the end against Cleveland following a 132-minute interruption due to nearby lightning, but two near-misses in the end zone doomed them to a 23-19 loss and their first 0-2 start in 12 years

The Buccaneers' Week Two loss to Cleveland included unsatisfying results in the red zone, but QB Baker Mayfield thinks the Bucs are close to putting it all together

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Cleveland Browns 23-19 at Raymond James in the home opener

Sitting at 0-2 for the first time since 2014, the Buccaneers will seek to right the ship in Week Three against the visiting Minnesota Vikings, who are 2-0 despite losing their starting quarterback in Week One

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed needing to make plays at the end of the game, the rain delay and getting back on track.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed limiting penalties, needing to focus on tackling and dealing with adversity.

View plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Season.

In the Buccaneers' 23-19 loss to the Browns in Week Two, five notes stood out for the home team

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving, WR Ted Hurst III, LB Alex Anzalone and T Tristan Wirfs spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Season.

View the best photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Week 2 matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns

QB Baker Mayfield throws a 49-yard pass to WR Tez Johnson against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.