Browns vs Buccaneers predictions, graded
Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Browns 23, Buccaneers 19 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Browns vs Buccaneers? Of 8 pundits with a call on record, all 8 take the Buccaneers. 7 named a score; the median has the Buccaneers by 17. The Browns won 23-19, so 0 of 8 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 17 out of 100.
Who the room took
8 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callBrowns vs Buccaneers picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 3 Buccaneers
- Locked On Bucs (podcast)all 3 Buccaneers
The other 2 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 2 Buccaneers.
Browns vs Buccaneers score predictions
7 pundits named a score; the median call is Buccaneers by 17, and the final was Browns by 4.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsBuccaneers 27, Browns 17Miss · 36
- Tyler SullivanBuccaneers 30, Browns 13Miss · 19
- Pete PriscoBuccaneers 30, Browns 10Miss · 12
- Jaron SporBuccaneers 27, Browns 10Miss · 19
- Ryan LaVoyBuccaneers 28, Browns 10Miss · 17
- Marcus RayBuccaneers 30, Browns 13Miss · 19
- John BreechBuccaneers 34, Browns 16Miss · 17
Browns at Buccaneers: how they came in
The Browns are 0-1; the Buccaneers are 0-1. On win totals, 13 pundits put the Browns at 6.4 wins on average, and 10 pundits put the Buccaneers at 8.5 wins on average.
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay, Florida
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 10 scored, 34 allowed
- Last games
- L 10-34 at Jaguars Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 25th, defense 14th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 6.4 · 3 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Browns game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 27 scored, 33 allowed
- Last games
- L 27-33 at Bengals Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 22nd, defense 6th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 11 pundits · average 8.5 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Buccaneers game
Browns and Buccaneers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Browns
- Shedeur SandersStarting QB · QB
299 passing yards · 2 TD, 0 INT · 64.7% completions · 3 games · 43rd in the NFL in passing yards
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“And it's going to happen for you, Shador... but you will be QB1 before this year is over.” the article →
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“Watson entered the concussion protocol a day later and has since cleared. Shedeur Sanders is expected to start Sunday vs. New Orleans.” the article →
- Quinshon JudkinsRB1 · RB
385 rushing yards on 116 carries · 3 TD · 22 catches for 136 · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in rushing yards
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a midrange or low-end RB2)
“Judkins is being drafted as a midrange or low-end RB2... the constraints of the Cleveland offense will almost certainly limit his touchdowns and hinder his efficiency. Quinshon Judkins looks like a volume trap.” the article →
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a top 24 running back)
“Quinn Sean Judkins as a top 24 running back on a horrible Cleveland Browns offense. Uh, no, thank you.” the article →
- Denzel BostonWR1 · WR
32 catches for 507 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 23rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season” the article →
Denzel Boston to make All-Rookie team
“don't be surprised if a couple of sleepers carve out spots on the All-Rookie team ... Browns WR Denzel Boston” the article →
- Harold Fannin Jr.TE1 · TE
37 catches for 453 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in receiving yards
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn)
“Harold Fannin is coming off the board around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn... there are some gems to be mined at tight end in the middle rounds.” the article →
Harold Fannin Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“When it’s all said and done, Fannin is likely a low-end TE1 in 2026.” the article →
- Mason GrahamSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 5 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
- Carson SchwesingerTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 38 solo tackles · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns” the article →
Carson Schwesinger to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Carson Swessinger was rookie of the year. I think he takes the leap and could very well be talked about as, like, second, third best linebacker in the NFL after this season.” the article →
Buccaneers
- Baker MayfieldStarting QB · QB
922 passing yards · 3 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 6 games · 32nd in the NFL in passing yards
“Mayfield would seemingly be good to go, based on Bowles' current timeline, for their game on Oct. 25 against the Carolina Panthers.” the article →
Baker Mayfield to outplay his draft cost (a QB2)
“Mayfield does not have elite rushing upside, but he is a standout pick as a QB2 when you pair everything together.” the article →
- Bucky IrvingRB1 · RB
825 rushing yards on 167 carries · 8 TD · 22 catches for 106 · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in rushing yards
Bucky Irving to be 1st on the depth chart
“A lot of people are convinced Irving will be a committee back this season. ... Irving still averaged 20.3 touches per game. That's workhorse usage by modern standards.” the article →
Bucky Irving to fall short of his draft cost (RB22, Overall RK57 | ECR vs. ADP: -13)
“Irving could be a nice bounce-back candidate in 2026 or a massive disappointment that loses work to Gainwell and Tucker all year. I'll buy the dip if he slips in some drafts, but I won't go out of my way to draft him this season.” the article →
- Emeka EgbukaWR1 · WR
31 catches for 278 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 81st in the NFL in receiving yards
Emeka Egbuka to be 1st on the depth chart
“He's going to be the alpha receiver in Tampa” the article →
Emeka Egbuka to be 1st on the depth chart
“Egbuka can establish himself as the team's clear WR1 and return WR1/2 production.” the article →
- Cade OttonTE1 · TE
23 catches for 211 yards · 0 TD · 8 games · 118th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David WalkerSack leader · LB
4 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
- Josiah TrotterTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 36 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Browns at Buccaneers
1–10 of 10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 — Browns 17
I have the Browns I mean, the Bucks winning 27 to 17.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 — Browns 13
Tyler Sullivan on why he has the Buccaneers rolling over the Browns, 30-13.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
first-year coach Todd Monken ... didn't name Watson as his Week 2 starter right away over Sanders but it will be Watson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 — Browns 10
Pick: Buccaneers 30, Browns 10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 — Browns 13
I I'm I'm I'm I'm a go 30 to 13... Because I'm thinking three touchdowns, three field goals for the, Bucks... 30 to 13 for me is what I got.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 — Browns 10
Ultimately, I think they're gonna end up dominating pretty well. I think they're gonna win. I'll go 27 to 10.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28 — Browns 10
Well, I was wincing because I had twenty eight ten... But twenty eight ten would be a must solid victory.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Does this even warrant anything more than a Bucs? / Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart
we already know Watson is set to keep the momentum going as he’ll start the Browns’ Week 2 contest against the Bucs, also on the road.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34 — Browns 16
THE PICK: Buccaneers 34-16 over Browns