When the Browns lost horrifically in Week 1, the team had a lot of areas to improve. Perhaps the most surprising issue was their lack of pass rush against the Jaguars' slightly above-average offensive line. Heading into Week 2, the Bucs had one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, so questions lingered about whether the Browns could succeed.
The end result in Week 2 was a shocking display by the Browns' defense and their pass rush specifically. ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi laid it all out on social media following the win.
The Browns blitzed Bucs QB Baker Mayfield on 12 of his 40 dropbacks, per @NextGenStats, but were most effective with a four-man rush. When sending four rushers, Mayfield completed 12 of 25 passes for 106 yards and a INT. He was
also pressured 10 times and sacked 3 times. When… https://t.co/zMYXlyusHO
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) September 21, 2026
With the team having that type of success when sending four rushers, it makes one think about how things will be when blitzing picks up a bit.
As long as they are forcing pressures and turnovers, this team will have chances in games. The more time of possession they have, the more chances Deshaun Watson is given to rectify any mistakes on the field, and the more likely they are to pull off a win week to week.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns step up their pass rush in Week 2 win over the Bucs
