Cleveland Browns (0-1) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)
Sunday, September 20, 1:00 PM ET
When I was putting together this particular game's predictions, I accidentally put the Buccaneers' record as 1-1. And perhaps it's because we all know what's coming in this one.
After the way they played in Week 1, especially Deshaun Watson under center, it's hard to see where the Cleveland Browns are winning a game this season. It's even tough to say what games this team is even going to be competitive in this season.
The Buccaneers might have lost four fumbles against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1, and they might have been sloppy on both sides of the ball, but this game against the Browns is a nice opportunity for them to get back on track.
And you know Baker Mayfield loves sticking it to the Browns whenever he gets the chance.
I'm expecting this to be a huge bounce-back week for Baker and the Bucs. It's going to bother Mayfield all week that he lost three fumbles against the Bengals in Week 1, especially after signing that mega contract extension.
I really don't think the Browns stand much of a chance in this game, but surprisingly, as 8.5-point underdogs, they aren't even the biggest underdogs of the week.
If we see another performance from Deshaun Watson like we saw in Week 1, you have to wonder how much longer Todd Monken is going to keep putting him out there. The move to Watson was made in the name of setting up the team with its best chance to win, but it's hard to fathom Shedeur Sanders looking worse.
Prediction: Buccaneers win 35-10
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