Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Away
27
Cincinnati Bengals
HomeWon
33
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 27 |
| Bengals | 14 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
TB 27CIN 33 Final
Passing leader
15.2PPR pts
25/35, 254 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
20.3PPR pts
8 ATT, 45 YDS, 1 TD, 7 REC, 48 REC YDS
Buccaneers leader
11.6PPR pts
23/28, 216 YDS, 1 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
Josiah Trotter
1 INT, 1 TD, 1 SACK, 11 TKL
Bengals 33, Buccaneers 27: Cincinnati beats Tampa Bay
Cincinnati led 24–10 at halftime and won 33–27, though Tampa Bay took the second half 17–9. The Bengals finished with a 351–282 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Buccaneers went 5-for-10 on third down and committed four turnovers.
Key advantages
- +0.2 yards/play CIN 5.6 · TB 5.4
- +3 turnover margin CIN 1 · TB 4 turnovers
- +69 total yards CIN 351 · TB 282
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Bengals Won
Cincinnati won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Buccaneers | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 282 | Total yards | 351 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 52 | Plays | 63 |
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 57% |
| 28:35 | Time of possession | 31:25 |
Scoring Summary
The Bengals scored three touchdowns and four field goals; the Buccaneers scored three touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | TB | CIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:09 | TB | Chase McLaughlin 34-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 6:18 | CIN | Demetrius Knight Jr. 27-yard fumble return TD Takes leadEvan McPherson XP | 3 | 7 |
| 1:48 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Mike Gesicki, 2-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP | 3 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 5:32 | CIN | Chase Brown 5-yard TD run Extends leadEvan McPherson XP | 3 | 21 |
| 1:49 | TB | Bucky Irving 10-yard TD runChase McLaughlin XP | 10 | 21 |
| 0:06 | CIN | Evan McPherson 20-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 24 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:03 | CIN | Evan McPherson 55-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 27 |
| 3:41 | TB | Chase McLaughlin 51-yard FG | 13 | 27 |
| 2:16 | TB | Josiah Trotter 38-yard interception return TDChase McLaughlin XP | 20 | 27 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:04 | CIN | Evan McPherson 58-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 30 |
| 5:19 | CIN | Evan McPherson 32-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 33 |
| 3:19 | TB | Baker Mayfield 9-yard TD runChase McLaughlin XP | 27 | 33 |
Fantasy Points: Buccaneers vs Bengals, Week 1 2026
Fantasy leaders
- Bucky Irving20.3 PTSRB12
- Mike Gesicki18.8 PTSTE4
- Chase Brown18.8 PTSRB14
- Joe Burrow15.2 PTSQB20
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | 15.2 | QB20 | 25/35 | 254 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 89.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Baker Mayfield | 11.6 | QB27 | 23/28 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 98.8 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | 20.3 | RB12 | RB | 8 | 45 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 48 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chase Brown | 18.8 | RB14 | RB | 16 | 56 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mike Gesicki | 18.8 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 78 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Emeka Egbuka | 11.3 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 63 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tee Higgins | 8.9 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 59 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chris Godwin | 8.3 | WR46 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 0 | |
| Samaje Perine | 8.0 | RB35 | RB | 5 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ted Hurst | 6.6 | WR59 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 36 | 0 | |
| Cade Otton | 5.6 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 26 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Drew Sample | 4.9 | TE29 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dohnte Meyers | 3.8 | WR81 | WR | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ja'Marr Chase | 3.2 | WR86 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Andrei Iosivas | 3.2 | WR87 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| Kenny Gainwell | 2.8 | RB60 | RB | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tanner Hudson | 1.4 | TE60 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Tez Johnson | -0.4 | — | WR | 1 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Snap Share
Target Share27 targets
- Bucky Irving26%, 7 targets
- Emeka Egbuka22%, 6 targets
- Cade Otton19%, 5 targets
- Chris Godwin15%, 4 targets
- Ted Hurst11%, 3 targets
- Other7%, 2 targets
Carry Share20 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Cincinnati Bengals
Snap Share
Target Share34 targets
- Mike Gesicki21%, 7 targets
- Tee Higgins18%, 6 targets
- Chase Brown18%, 6 targets
- Ja'Marr Chase12%, 4 targets
- Samaje Perine9%, 3 targets
- Other24%, 8 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 16 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Otton | 56 | 98% | 5 | 19% | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | 60 | 94% | 4 | 12% | 0 |
| Chris Godwin | 49 | 86% | 4 | 15% | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | 49 | 86% | 6 | 22% | 0 |
| Ted Hurst | 43 | 75% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | 46 | 72% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Chase Brown | 46 | 72% | 6 | 18% | 16 |
| Drew Sample | 42 | 66% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | 35 | 61% | 7 | 26% | 8 |
| Andrei Iosivas | 39 | 61% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | 26 | 46% | 1 | 4% | 5 |
| Mike Gesicki | 21 | 33% | 7 | 21% | 0 |
| Erick All | 20 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | 18 | 28% | 3 | 9% | 5 |
| Tez Johnson | 13 | 23% | 1 | 4% | 1 |
| Dohnte Meyers | 10 | 16% | 1 | 3% | 1 |
| Colbie Young | 9 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Payne Durham | 7 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tanner Hudson | 6 | 9% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Kameron Johnson | 5 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ko Kieft | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+6.6Mike Gesicki18.8 PTS vs 12.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.5Baker Mayfield11.6 PTS vs 16.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume20.1 xFPChase Brown18.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase BrownCIN · RB | 18.8 | 20.1 | −1.3 | 72% | 59% car | — | 0 | 16 | 59% | 6 | 18% |
| Joe BurrowCIN · QB | 15.2 | 19.4 | −4.2 | 100% | 35 att | — | 35 | 5 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Bucky IrvingTB · RB | 20.3 | 17.1 | +3.2 | 61% | 40% car | — | 0 | 8 | 40% | 7 | 26% |
| Baker MayfieldTB · QB | 11.6 | 16.1 | −4.5 | 100% | 28 att | — | 28 | 5 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| Mike GesickiCIN · TE | 18.8 | 12.2 | +6.6 | 33% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 21% |
| Emeka EgbukaTB · WR | 11.3 | 10.5 | +0.8 | 86% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 22% |
| Tee HigginsCIN · WR | 8.9 | 10.5 | −1.6 | 72% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Cade OttonTB · TE | 5.6 | 8.7 | −3.1 | 98% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Samaje PerineCIN · RB | 8.0 | 8.3 | −0.3 | 28% | 19% car | — | 0 | 5 | 19% | 3 | 9% |
| Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR | 8.3 | 7.6 | +0.7 | 86% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 4 | 15% |
| Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR | 3.2 | 7.0 | −3.8 | 94% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 12% |
| Andrei IosivasCIN · WR | 3.2 | 5.2 | −2.0 | 61% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Drew SampleCIN · TE | 4.9 | 5.2 | −0.3 | 66% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Ted Hurst IIITB · WR | 6.6 | 5.2 | +1.4 | 75% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Kenny GainwellTB · RB | 2.8 | 4.8 | −2.0 | 46% | 25% car | — | 0 | 5 | 25% | 1 | 4% |
| Dohnte MeyersCIN · WR | 3.8 | 2.4 | +1.4 | 16% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 3% |
| Tez JohnsonTB · WR | -0.4 | 2.4 | −2.8 | 23% | 5% car | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 1 | 4% |
| Tanner HudsonCIN · TE | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 9% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Buccaneers 27 targets and 20 carries; Bengals 34 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Baker Mayfield
23 of 28 passing for 216 yards; 5 carries for 30 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.1 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Packers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Baker Mayfield →Joe Burrow
25 of 35 passing for 254 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5 carries for 20 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.4 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →Bucky Irving
7 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 48 yards; 8 carries (40% of the team's) for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Packers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Bucky Irving →Emeka Egbuka
6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 63 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Packers. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Emeka Egbuka →Chase Brown
6 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 22 yards; 16 carries (59% of the team's) for 56 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.1 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Chase Brown →Mike Gesicki Ran hot
7 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Mike Gesicki →Start/Sit Decisions
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.
| Points allowed to | Buccaneers D | Bengals D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.4 | 17.4 |
| RBs | 17.8 | 18.9 |
| WRs | 25.4 | 30.8 |
| TEs | 15.8 | 17.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Cincinnati opened at 60% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Bengals win probability
Key Swings
- −9McLaughlin 34-yd FG60% → 50%Q1 9:09
- +21Knight 27-yd TD50% → 71%Q1 6:18
- +16Burrow → Gesicki, 2-yd TD71% → 88%Q1 1:48
- +8Brown 5-yd TD run90% → 97%Q2 5:32
- −12Trotter 38-yd pick-six98% → 87%Q3 2:16
Swing in Bengals win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Measure | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Plays | 63 |
| 62% | Pass rate | 57% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 6.8 |
| 4.5 | Yds / carry | 3.9 |
| 5/10 | Third downs | 8/14 |
Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 11 more plays and gained 0.8 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- TB Irving 26% · Egbuka 22% · Otton 19%
- CIN Gesicki 21% · Brown 18% · Higgins 18%
Possession Results
| Result | TB | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 4 |
| Punts | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
CIN turnover edge: +3
- The Buccaneers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 56-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Bengals scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | Q1 15:00 | 11 | 56 | 5:51 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q1 9:09 | 3 | 4 | 1:31 | Punt |
| TB | Q1 7:38 | 3 | -6 | 1:20 | Fumble |
| TB | Q1 6:18 | 3 | 3 | 0:56 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q1 5:22 | 7 | 33 | 3:34 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q1 1:48 | 7 | 62 | 4:44 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q2 12:04 | 12 | 80 | 6:32 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q2 5:32 | 6 | 75 | 3:43 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q2 1:49 | 10 | 70 | 1:43 | Field goal |
| TB | Q2 0:06 | 1 | -1 | 0:06 | End of half |
| CIN | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 36 | 4:57 | Field goal |
| TB | Q3 10:03 | 10 | 38 | 6:22 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q3 3:41 | 3 | 5 | 1:25 | Interception |
| CIN | Q3 2:16 | 8 | 43 | 3:12 | Field goal |
| TB | Q4 14:04 | 6 | 16 | 3:33 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q4 10:31 | 8 | 31 | 5:12 | Field goal |
| TB | Q4 5:19 | 7 | 51 | 2:00 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q4 3:19 | 8 | 59 | 3:19 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Bengals' fumble touchdown is counted as a Buccaneers lost fumble, not as a Bengals possession. The Buccaneers' interception touchdown is counted as a Bengals interception, not as a Buccaneers possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Buccaneers vs Bengals Head-to-Head
The Buccaneers and Bengals first met in 1976 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 7–7Series tied, 14 meetings since 1976
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Buccaneers win
- 35–01998
- Largest Bengals win
- 56–231989
Since 2021
2–0 Bengals lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. CIN = Bengals win, TB = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 1 Buccaneers at Bengals, 2026 Wk 1 recap CIN 33 TB 27 CIN W
- 2022 Wk 15 Bengals at Buccaneers, 2022 Wk 15 recap CIN 34 TB 23 CIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 3)
The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Buccaneers | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | Record | 2-1 |
| 20.7 | Points per game | 26.7 |
| 279.3 | Yards per game | 323.3 |
| 4.7 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 26.3 | Points allowed per game | 21.0 |
| 282.7 | Yards allowed per game | 355.7 |
Buccaneers vs Bengals Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CIN −3.5Bengals covered by 2.5
- Total
- 50.5Over: 60 points scored (by 9.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | 27.0 | 33 | +6.0 |
| Buccaneers | 23.5 | 27 | +3.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Bengals 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.
Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Against the spread
- 0–1
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS on the road
- 0–1
Cincinnati Bengals
- Against the spread
- 1–0
- Over/under
- 1–0
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS at home
- 1–0
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Buccaneers and Bengals in Fantasy
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Buccaneers vs Bengals Game FAQ
Who won the 2026 Buccaneers vs Bengals Week 1 game?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33–27 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on September 13, 2026. See the Bengals' 2026 schedule.
What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Bengals?
The final score was Bengals 33, Buccaneers 27. The Bengals led 24–10 at halftime, and the second half went Buccaneers 17, Bengals 9.
What happened in the Buccaneers vs Bengals game?
Cincinnati led 24–10 at halftime and won 33–27, though Tampa Bay took the second half 17–9. The Bengals finished with a 351–282 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. Bucky Irving led all players with 7 catches for 48 yards, plus 8 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers committed 4 turnovers, the Bengals 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Bengals?
Bucky Irving led the game with 20.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB12 of Week 1, on 7 catches for 48 yards, plus 8 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. Mike Gesicki was next with 18.8 (TE4). See Bucky Irving's 2026 game log.
Who led Buccaneers vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?
Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 25 of 35 for 254 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Chase Brown (CIN) led in rushing with 16 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown. Mike Gesicki (CIN) led in receiving with 5 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Bucky Irving score against the Bengals?
Bucky Irving scored 20.3 points in PPR leagues, 16.8 in half-PPR and 13.3 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 1 of the 2026 season, on 7 catches for 48 yards, plus 8 carries for 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. He drew 26% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Bengals?
Mike Gesicki outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 18.8 PPR points on 12.2 xFP (+6.6). Baker Mayfield fell furthest short, with 11.6 points on 16.1 xFP (−4.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Bengals?
Chase Brown had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 18.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Bengals beat the Buccaneers?
The Bengals beat the Buccaneers 33–27 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 5.4, won the turnover battle 4–1, and outgained them 351–282.
Which team won the turnover battle in Buccaneers vs Bengals?
The Bengals won the turnover battle 4–1: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 4 times and the Bengals 1 time. The Bengals won the game.
What is the all-time Buccaneers vs Bengals record?
The all-time series is tied 7–7 across 14 meetings since 1976.
When did the Buccaneers and Bengals last play before this game?
Before Week 1 of 2026, they last met in the 2022 season on December 18, 2022, when the Bengals beat the Buccaneers 34–23.
What was the closing spread for Buccaneers vs Bengals?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −3.5, making the Cincinnati Bengals 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 50.5. That implied about 27.0 points for the Bengals and 23.5 for the Buccaneers.
Did Buccaneers vs Bengals go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 50.5, and the teams combined for 60 points, 9.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Buccaneers vs Bengals?
The Bengals covered by 2.5 against the closing line of Bengals −3.5. The final margin was 6 points.