TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ADVENTHEALTH TRAINING CENTER, TAMPA FLORIDA TEL (813) 554-1311 2018 WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE FAX (813) 387-6317 COMMUNICATIONS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (2-3) VS. CLEVELAND BROWNS (2-3-1) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1:00 P.M. ET RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM (65,618) NETWORK TELEVISION: FOX PLAY-BY-PLAY: SAM ROSEN ANALYST: RONDE BARBER SIDELINE: SHANE BACON BUCS RADIO: 98ROCK, FLAGSHIP STATION (WXTB-97.9 FM) PLAY-BY-PLAY: GENE DECKERHOFF ANALYST: DAVE MOORE SIDELINE: T.J. RIVES LAST GAME: TAMPA BAY LOST AT ATLANTA, 34-29; CLEVELAND LOST VS. L.A. CHARGERS, 38-14 ALL-TIME SERIES 2018 Schedule and Results (2-3) DATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME/RESULT 9/9 at New Orleans (FOX) W, 48-40 Cleveland leads the all-time regular season series, 6-3, with the Browns winning the most recent contest between 9/16 PHILADELPHIA (FOX) W, 27-21 the teams, 22-17, in 2014. Tampa Bay won its first meeting over the Browns by a score of 17-3 at Raymond James 9/24 PITTSBURGH (ESPN) L, 30-27 Stadium in 2002. Tampa Bay would make it two in a row over the Browns as the Bucs won, 22-7, at Cleveland in 9/30 at Chicago (FOX) L, 48-10 2006. The Buccaneers scored their third consecutive victory over the Browns in 2010, winning 17-14 in Tampa. Bye Week The Buccaneers and Browns first met in 1976, Tampa Bay’s inaugural campaign, with the Browns posting a 24-7 10/14 at Atlanta (FOX) L, 34-29 victory in Tampa. Cleveland also has notched a 34-27 win in 1980 in Tampa, a 20-0 win in 1983 in Cleveland, a 10/21 CLEVELAND (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 42-31 win in Tampa in 1989 and a 22-6 win in 1995 in Cleveland. 10/28 at Cincinnati (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 11/4 at Carolina (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 11/11 WASHINGTON (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 11/18 at N.Y. Giants (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 11/25 SAN FRANCISCO 1:00 p.m. 12/2 CAROLINA (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 12/9 NEW ORLEANS (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 12/16 at Baltimore (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 12/23 at Dallas (FOX) 1:00 p.m. REGULAR SEASON SERIES BY THE NUMBERS 12/30 ATLANTA (ESPN) 1:00 p.m. HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS - All Times Eastern Overall Regular Season Series ................................................................................... Cleveland leads series, 6-3 ^ Subject to Flexible Scheduling Home Record vs. Cleveland Browns ................................................................................................................2-3 Road Record vs. Cleveland Browns .................................................................................................................1-3 BUCCANEERS PR TWITTER AND MEDIA SITE Current Streak ..............................................................................................................Browns, one game (2014) Buccaneers Longest Streak............................................................................................. Three games (2002-10) Browns Longest Streak ...................................................................................................... Five games (1976-95) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Communications staff is on Twitter: Regular Season Point Total ................................................................................... Buccaneers 144 – Browns 188 @BuccaneersComms, the department’s official Twitter account, Most Points, Buccaneers ...............................................................................................31, Browns 42-31 (1989) which provides media members with the latest updates on Most Points, Browns.......................................................................................................42, Browns 42-31 (1989) schedules and transactions, as well as notes and facts about the Most Points, both teams ................................................................................................73, Browns 42-31 (1989) team and its activities. Fewest Points, Buccaneers ...............................................................................................0, Browns 20-0 (1983) Fewest Points, Browns ................................................................................................3, Buccaneers 17-3 (2002) For all of the team’s publicity material, visit buccaneers.com/ Fewest Points, both teams.......................................................................20, twice, last Buccaneers 17-3 (2002) media. There, users will find updated statistics, game notes, bios, Largest Win, Buccaneers ............................................................................... 15 points, Buccaneers 22-7 (2006) rosters, the 2018 Buccaneers Media Guide and more, plus the latest Largest Win, Browns .............................................................................................20 points, Browns 20-0 (1983) releases from the team. Nelson Luis Michael Pehanich Allen Barrett Chris King Brooke Skelley Vice President of Communications Director of Communications Senior Communications Manager Senior Communications Coordinator Communications Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] STATISTICAL COMPARISON A look at how the teams match up in the 2018 season rankings: Category Tampa Bay Cleveland Total Offense 2nd (448.6 ypg) 20th (366.2 ypg) Rushing Offense 31st (80.2 ypg) 5th (137.7 ypg) Passing Offense 1st (379.2 ypg) 22nd (256.3 ypg) Total Defense 31st (439.8 ypg) 28th (406.5 ypg) Rushing Defense 5th (84.2 ypg) 29th (138.2 ypg) Passing Defense 32nd (355.6 ypg) 20th (268.3 ypg) Points Scored 8th (28.2 ppg) 23rd (21.3 ppg) Points Allowed 32nd (34.6 ppg) 20th (25.2 ppg) Sacks 29th (9.0) t16th (15.0) Sacks Allowed t9th (11.0) 32nd (26.0) Turnover Margin 30th (-6) t1st (+7) Team Leaders Tampa Bay Cleveland Rushing Yards Peyton Barber (230) Carlos Hyde (382 - 10th, NFL) Rushing Touchdowns Ryan Fitzpatrick (1) Carlos Hyde (5 - t4th, NFL) Passer Rating Ryan Fitzpatrick (114.4 - 3rd, NFL) Baker Mayfield (72.8) Passing Yards Ryan Fitzpatrick (1,356) Baker Mayfield (1,076) Passing Touchdowns Ryan Fitzpatrick (11) Baker Mayfield (4) Receptions Mike Evans (33) Jarvis Landry (31) Receiving Yards DeSean Jackson (501) Jarvis Landry (392) Receiving Touchdowns Chris Godwin (4 - t9th, NFL) SIx tied with 1 Tackles Lavonte David (40) Joe Schobert (49) Sacks Jason Pierre-Paul (5.0 - t9th, NFL) Myles Garrett (5.0 - t9th, NFL) Interceptions Justin Evans (1) Denzel Ward (3 - t1st, NFL) PLANNED WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 11:45 p.m. - DC Mark Duffner Media Availability 11:25 a.m. - OC Todd Monken Media Availability No Media Availability 11:55 a.m. - Open Locker Room 11:35 a.m. - QB Jameis Winston Media Availability/ 1:10 p.m. - Practice (Open first 30 minutes) Open Locker Room (45 minutes) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 3:15 p.m. - HC Dirk Koetter Media Availability 12:50 p.m. - Practice (Open first 30 minutes) 1:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cleveland 3:20 p.m. - Cleveland HC Hue Jackson 2:50 p.m. - HC Dirk Koetter Media Availability Browns at Raymond James Stadium Conference Call with Tampa Bay media. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 - ALL TIMES EASTERN - 10:50 a.m. - Practice (Open first 30 minutes) 12:00 p.m. - HC Dirk Koetter & Player Media Availability (On-field) 2 TAMPA BAY AT CLEVELAND NEW & NOTABLE OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION Tampa Bay’s offense has been on a historic pace through the first five games The Buccaneers offense has been one of the best in the NFL under Dirk of the season. The team's 1,842 passing yards are the third-most through the Koetter, ranking in the top 10 in both total yards and passing yards since first five games in NFL history. he joined the team in 2015. MOST PASSING YARDS THROUGH FIRST FIVE GAMES This season has seen the Buccaneers offense reach new heights. Through (NFL History) three games, Tampa Bay ranks second in the league in total yards per game, lead the league in passing yards per game, yards per play and Team Year Yards ranks eighth in points scored. 1. St. Louis Rams 2000 1,973 2. Denver Broncos 2013 1,869 2018 NFL MOST NET YARDS PER GAME 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2018 1,842 4. New England Patriots 2011 1,833 Rank Team Yds./Gm. 5. Minnesota Vikings 2004 1,766 1. Los Angeles Rams 464.3 2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 448.6 The Buccaneers have thrown for 16 passing touchdowns this season, tied for 3. New Orleans Saints 424.0 the second-most in the NFL. 4. Green Bay Packers 421.0 5. Kansas City Chiefs 418.5 2018 NFL MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 2018 NFL MOST PASSING YARDS PER GAME Rank Team Pass TD 1. Kansas City Chiefs 18 Rank Team Yds./Gm. 2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 379.2 2. Indianapolis Colts 16 2. Green Bay Packers 342.0 4. Los Angeles Chargers 15 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 338.8 5. Atlanta Falcons 14 4. New Orleans Saints 333.6 5. Cincinnati Bengals 14 5. Atlanta Falcons 329.2 DYNAMIC DUO 2018 NFL HIGHEST YARDS PER PLAY The Buccaneers passing attack has been built around wide receivers Rank Team Yds./Play DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans, who rank fifth and sixth, respectively, in 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.19 receiving yards per game. 2. Los Angeles Rams 7.16 3. Los Angeles Chargers 6.78 2018 NFL RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME LEADERS 4. Kansas City Chiefs 6.77 Rank Player (Team) Yds./Gm. 5. New Orleans Saints 6.48 1. WR Adam Thielen (MIN) 118.7 2. WR Julio Jones (ATL) 117.8 2018 NFL MOST POINTS PER GAME 3. WR DeAndre Hopkins (HOU) 109.5 Rank Team Pts./Gm. 4. WR Michael Thomas (NO) 103.8 1. New Orleans Saints 36.0 5. WR DeSean Jackson (TB) 100.2 2. Kansas City Chiefs 35.8 6. WR Mike Evans (TB) 96.8 3. Los Angeles Rams 32.7 7. WR Tyreek Hill (KC) 94.5 4. New England Patriots 29.3 8. WR Juju Smith-Schuster (PIT) 93.5 5. Los Angeles Chargers 29.2 9. WR Davante Adams (GB) 92.8 6. Cincinnati Bengals 29.0 10. WR Robert Woods (LAR) 97.3 7. Pttsburgh Steelers 28.5 8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28.2 9. Atlanta Falcons 27.8 10. Chicago Bears 27.8 TAMPA BAY AT CLEVELAND 3 NEW & NOTABLE (CONT.) SOPHOMORE STANDOUT Since scoring his first touchdown in 2015, Brate has the third-most While Evans and Jackson have been the leading receivers for Tampa Bay touchdowns in the NFL among undrafted players. this season, second-year wide receiver Chris Godwin has been a key part of the team's aerial success.