{
  "id": 8784276,
  "title": "Browns hold on after weather delay, beat Baker Mayfield, Bucs 23-19",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/browns-hold-on-after-weather-delay-beat-baker-mayfield-bucs-23-19",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T22:30:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-hold-weather-delay-beat-223044759.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sunday's matchup between the Browns and Buccaneers faced a two-hour weather delay, ultimately resulting in a 23-19 victory for Cleveland. With Monken securing his first NFL head coaching win, the Browns prevailed despite being down four points at the start of the fourth quarter. The Tampa Bay offense surged before lightning struck at the two-minute warning, pushing them to Cleveland’s 13-yard line. A holding penalty on the ensuing drive sealed Tampa Bay's fate, as Baker Mayfield missed an open Emeka Egbuka in the end zone on fourth-down. Mayfield, who had three fumbles in the season opener, completed 21-of-34 passes for 182 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also amassed 29 rushing yards.\n\nIn contrast, Deshaun Watson delivered a stellar performance for the Browns, finishing 24-of-30 for 238 yards with two touchdowns and adding 22 yards on the ground. The quarterback’s strong outing marked a significant improvement from his season debut, where he struggled with fumbles and underwhelming play-calling. Deshaun's improved play may have helped ease the tension between him and the team’s fans, who had been vocal in their criticism following the opener.\n\nDenzel Boston was the Browns' standout performer, catching five passes for 95 yards, including a 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown. Tight end Harold Fannin contributed 54 yards on five receptions. With this win, the Browns are now 1-1, and the outcome may have tempered the hostility between Watson and the fanbase. Cleveland will host the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, while the Buccaneers will seek victory over the 2-0 Vikings at home next week.",
  "summary": "Denzel Boston had 95 yards and a touchdown while Deshaun Watson played arguably his best game for Cleveland.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Browns vs Bucs could threaten the NFL’s weather delay record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/browns-vs-bucs-could-threaten-the-nfls-weather-delay-record",
        "published": "2026-09-20T21:53:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}