2026 desk · after Week 2
Week 2 desk
Last game
Bucsvs
BrownsSun, Sep 20 · 1:00 PM ET
19–23
Desk take · Week 2
Bucs fell to the lowly Browns. There's really no unit of the Bucs that looks solid right now. It's becoming clear that early optimism of a good roster was misplaced. The decision to extend Baker Mayfield before this season looks like an egregious mistake by Jason Licht.
Bucs box · rush and receiving for RBs
Bucs · vs Browns
Pass yds
176
net · CLE 223
Rush yds
137
CLE 44
Sacks
2
pressures ~8
3rd down %
5/11 45.5%
CLE 1/8
Total yards
313
CLE 267
1st downs
20
CLE 16
Current pick
4
Top need
True WR1. Godwin’s in a late-career window, Evans is gone, Egbuka looks like a great #2 — unless Hurst pops, elite receiver is the board.
Desk at 4
Jeremiah Smith· WR, Ohio StateDesk WR1 at 4. Alpha outside presence the room is missing with Evans gone — Godwin’s window is late-career, Egbuka looks like a great #2 unless Hurst forces a rethink.
Desk pulse
Worth reading
JoeBucsFanTueExternalLeonard Fournette Thinks It's Time To Move On From Todd Bowles
Fournette on Fourth And South: “maybe the time is up” for Bowles after the Bucs fell to 0–2.
Pirate DeskTueVikings at Bucs, Week 3. Somebody Please Find the Win Column.
The Bucs are 0-2 for the first time in 12 years, and this isn't the way anyone pictured the new deal kicking off.
Pewter ReportMonExternalBucs vs Browns PFF Grades: Defense
Pewter’s PFF defense grades: Smith 78.4 on top, Anzalone 39.8 at the bottom (min. 10 plays).
Pirate DeskSunSmash the Panic Button: Bucs 0–2 Reality Check
After a 19–23 loss to Deshaun Watson’s Browns, Pirate Desk is done pretending this roster looks like a top team.
Pirate DeskThuBucs vs Browns Matchup Analysis: Where Tampa Bay Should Win
Ward owns the boundary, but slot and nickel, Cleveland’s rebuilt O-line, and a rusty Watson tilt Week 2 toward Tampa Bay if Godwin and Bucky get fed.
Pewter ReportFriExternalSR’s FAB 5: These Bucs Need To Be Bounce-Backaneers
Scott Reynolds on Bain/Diaby/Vea, Anzalone’s rough debut, Mayfield’s fumbles, and Week 1 headset issues heading into the Browns.
@LedyardNFLDraftThuExternalJon Ledyard on Bucs Week 1 All-22
Defensive miscues on the tape, a quiet defender he liked, and offensive standouts — opens his X post.
Pewter ReportMonExternalWeek 1 Snap Count Analysis: Bucs At Bengals
Pewter’s snap breakdown — Egbuka/Godwin, Trotter vs Anzalone, edge room quiet.
JoeBucsFanTueExternalRather Clean Week 2 Injury Report For Tampa Bay
JoeBucsFan on Parrish’s back and a quieter board heading into Cleveland.
Worth a Watch
Pewter Pulse: Did Bucs Make A Big Mistake With BIG CONTRACT EXTENSIONS?
Scott Reynolds on whether the Bucs have buyers remorse on the Mayfield and Vea extensions after the 0-2 start.
Todd Bowles on Getting it Right: Capitalizing | Press Conference
Monday presser. Bowles on getting it right and capitalizing after the Browns loss.
Disaster! Bucs Start Off 0-2
Pewter Report reacts to the 0–2 start after the Browns loss at Raymond James.
Going Forward at Full Strength: Inside Training Camp | In the Current
Official In the Current look at training camp and the Bucs heading into the season at full strength.
Todd Bowles Gives Updates on Jalen McMillan, Jacob Parrish | Press Conference
Bowles after Friday practice on McMillan and Parrish availability and rain prep for the Browns.
