Just as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were putting together a potential game-winning drive against the Cleveland Browns, lightning struck at the 2:00 warning that has caused an extensive game delay.
It's pouring rain at Raymond James Stadium, and the surface has become unplayable, with puddles all over the field. The rain delay has gone on for nearly two hours, with no end in sight.
We've got you covered with live, up-to-the-minute updates on the status of the Buccaneers game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Cleveland Browns live weather updates
Fox Sports' Greg Auman reports that the Buccaneers will provide an update on the status of the game at 5:30 ET.
Might be a while until the #Bucs-#Browns game resumes. It is really coming down at Raymond James Stadium. pic.twitter.com/ZCLE6IxQrS
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) September 20, 2026
Update: Hang in tight, Bucs fans. The game will remain in a delay until at least 6:15, when the Buccaneers will provide their next update. The grounds crew has their work cut out for them getting the field up to par.
Not starting anytime soon. Two SNF games tonight? #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/ZpMpjDMRLy
— Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) September 20, 2026
Update: The radar does not look promising for the gane resuming any time soon. Fox meteorologist Paul Dellegatto shared the local radar, which shows severe thunderstorms covering the area surrounding Raymond James Stadium.
Big news: Play should resume at about 6:10pm, at long last. https://t.co/c0NOW1ae8d
— The Pewter Plank (@ThePewterPlank) September 20, 2026
Final update: According to Buccaneers sideline reporter Jay Recher, the Bucs and Browns have begun warming up, and play should resume playing within minutes.
