Week 2 of the NFL season just got wild down in Tampa, with the Buccaneers-Browns game entering a lightning delay at Raymond James Stadium. The Browns are clinging to a 23-19 lead at the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter, but Tampa Bay is on the move, threatening to steal a late advantage.
Weather Halts Week 2 Showdown
This wasn’t just a quick pause. Lightning strikes within eight miles of the stadium triggered the delay, which has already lasted over 90 minutes. Around 4 pm ET, thunderstorms and heavy rain rolled in, turning the field into a giant puddle. Fans were sent to the concourse, and both teams retreated to their locker rooms, waiting for that next weather update, expected around 6:15 pm ET.
Before The Delay: A Nail-Biter Unfolds
Before Mother Nature stepped in, this game was a fight. The Browns lead 23-19, but Tampa Bay is at the Cleveland 28-yard line on a second-and-4. The Bucs still have all three timeouts, while the Browns have two. It was all field goals early, with Tampa Bay holding a 9-6 lead at halftime. The Bucs got the first touchdown in the third quarter, but Cleveland responded with two scores, taking their first lead of the day with just 3:51 left. Quarterback Deshaun Watson really showed up with a bounce-back effort for the Browns after those two third quarter TDs.
Both these teams are desperate for their first win of the season. The loser here drops to an ugly 0-2. So, once that lightning clears and the field drains, we’re set for a nail-biting finish with everything on the line. Who’s gonna pull it off?
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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