The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday as part of the NFL's Week 2 slate of games. Baker Mayfield and his teammates were heavy favorites to win this contest. However, that did not play out as they intended.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a fine game, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He helped the Browns claim their first win of the season. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is now 0-2 on the year. And this has left Mayfield searching for answers.
âÂÂPretty shocked,â the Buccaneers star said, via Greg Auman of FOX Sports. âÂÂThatâÂÂs where we are at. Gotta fight our way out.âÂÂ
On paper, this was certainly a winnable game for Tampa. They gained more yards on offense and owned the time-of-possession battle. However, they were just one for four in the red zone in this contest. On defense, it was a tough day at the office.
Watson found a connection with Browns rookie Denzel Boston through the air. Boston caught five passes for 95 yards and a touchdown in this game. Cleveland's offense was a bit one-note, as they didn't have any real success on the ground. But they made the plays they needed to come away with a win.
The Buccaneers certainly need to put this one behind them. There is still a lot of football left to be played. They need to find a way to prevent these losses from snowballing.
The Buccaneers will have another shot at win No. 1 on September 27 when they take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3.

