The Cleveland Browns stormed back to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-19 on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa before a crowd of 61,391. The Browns moved to 1-1, while the Buccaneers fell to 0-2.
The Browns trailed 9-6 at halftime but outscored the Buccaneers 17-10 the rest of the way. The Browns erased a 10-point deficit along the way.
The Browns were out-gained 313-267 but won the turnover battle 1-0. The Browns converted 5 of 13 third downs and held the ball for 29:22.
Deshaun Watson of the Browns earned Game MVP. Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.
For the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield completed 21 of 34 passes for 182 yards, a touchdown and 1 interception, and added 29 rushing yards.