Browns Defeat Buccaneers
Deshaun Watson Leads Cleveland Browns to Comeback Victory Over Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Tampa Bay led 9-6 at halftime after Chase McLaughlin made three field goals, while Cleveland managed only 59 total yards and went 0-for-6 on third down in the first half.
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Baker Mayfield threw an interception and finished 20 of 31 for 176 yards, according to one account; the game marked his first meeting with Cleveland since the Browns selected him No. 1 overall in 2018 and later traded him after acquiring Watson.
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Mayfield’s touchdown came on a five-yard pass to rookie Emeka Egbuka early in the third quarter, but he continued to miss throws in the second half, including an overthrown pass on Tampa Bay’s final drive.
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Watson entered the game with a 9-12 record in five seasons with Cleveland, making the victory a notable improvement in his Browns tenure beyond ending his personal NFL winless streak since September 2024.
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 in Tampa on Friday after a nearly two-hour lightning delay suspended play Tampa FP. Deshaun Watson led a stunning second-half comeback, completing 24 of 35 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns to earn his first NFL win since September 2024 Yahoo Sports. Cleveland trailed 16-6 entering the fourth quarter before Watson threw a go-ahead 17-yard touchdown pass to Blake Whiteheart to seal the victory Yahoo Sports.
Baker Mayfield, Cleveland's former quarterback now with Tampa Bay, finished with 176 passing yards and one touchdown in his first matchup against his old team Yahoo Sports. The Buccaneers controlled much of the game, leading 9-6 at halftime after kicker Chase McLaughlin made three field goals while Cleveland mustered only 59 total yards in the first half Yahoo Sports.
Watson's Comeback Fuels Cleveland's Stunning Rally
Watson's performance marked a major turning point for the Browns' season. He connected with rookie receiver Denzel Boston on a 55-yard touchdown pass and found Blake Whiteheart for the game-winning 17-yard score Tampa FP. The victories came after Cleveland had generated almost no offensive production in the first half, going 0-for-6 on third-down attempts Yahoo Sports.
Watson entered Friday carrying a 9-12 record in his five seasons with Cleveland. The win marks significant progress in his tenure with the team and breaks a personal winless streak that stretched back to September 2024 Yahoo Sports.
Mayfield Struggles Against Former Team in Tampa
Mayfield completed 20 of 31 passes for 176 yards and threw one touchdown but also turned the ball over with an interception Yahoo Sports. His lone score came on a five-yard pass to rookie tight end Emeka Egbuka early in the third quarter Yahoo Sports. The Buccaneers' offense faltered in the second half despite early success.
The matchup held extra significance as Mayfield faced the team that drafted him first overall in 2018 before Cleveland later traded him after acquiring Watson Yahoo Sports. Mayfield's struggles continued late, including an overthrown pass on Tampa Bay's final drive as the storm delay disrupted momentum Yahoo Sports.
Lightning Strike Halts Game For Nearly Two Hours
Severe thunderstorms and lightning forced officials to suspend play for over two hours at Raymond James Stadium Tampa FP. The delay occurred with two minutes remaining in the game, with Cleveland leading and Tampa Bay facing a final possession from the Browns' 28-yard line Tampa FP. Once play resumed, the Browns' defense held firm to preserve the narrow victory.
Brown's Path Forward; Buccaneers Face Minnesota Next
Cleveland will host the Carolina Panthers next week as the team looks to build momentum from Watson's strong performance Tampa FP. The Buccaneers, meanwhile, will welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Tampa after their second-half collapse cost them the game Tampa FP.
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