The Cleveland Browns are coming off a game that they would like to forget. Head coach Todd Monken says there were some “really good things” on film from folks like quarterback Deshaun Watson. While the coaching staff remains optimistic, fans are less so.
In Week 2, things are not going to get any easier as they get to be the home opener once again, this time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Oh, and the quarterback of that team is none other than Baker Mayfield. While some Browns fans and media have discounted Mayfield, he remains an issue for opposing defenses.
And on top of the Mayfield issue, this defense is loaded with playmakers once again. So if you’re the Browns, you have a tall task ahead of you on Sunday. Before Sunday, enjoy our game preview of their matchup with the Bucs.
Where to watch/listen to Browns vs. Bucs
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/ Noon CST
- TV Channel: CBS
Cleveland Browns 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 281.8
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 305.8
- Points scored per game: 16.4
- Points allowed per game: 22.3
Bucs 2025 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 335.4
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 352.8
- Points scored per game: 22.4
- Points allowed per game: 24.2
Head coaching matchup
Browns
- Todd Monken (Entering his first season with the team and as a head coach)
Bucs
- Todd Bowles (61-74, entering his fifth season with the team as head coach)
Notable offseason moves
Notable Browns offseason moves
- Zion Johnson, Guard
- Elgton Jenkins, Center
- Quincy Williams, Linebacker
- Kalia Davis, Defensive Line
- Tylan Wallace, Wide Receiver
Notable Bucs offseason moves
- Alex Anzalone, Linebacker
- A’Shawn Robinson, Defensive Lineman
- Kenneth Gainwell, Running Back
- Al-Quadin Muhammad, Defensive End
Cleveland Browns rookies to watch
- Spencer Fano, OT, Utah
- KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
- Denzel Boston, WR, Washington
- Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
- Austin Barber, OT, Florida
- Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama
- Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama
- Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati
- Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas
- Carsen Ryan, TE, BYU
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns Game Preview for matchup against the Bucs in Week 2