Bengals defense shines despite four fumble recoveries in Week 1 victory

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. A key factor in their win was the performance of their revamped defense, which forced four fumbles, including a touchdown. However, the most notable aspect was the effectiveness of the defense in limiting Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, who threw half of his passes behind the line of scrimmage. The Bengals' strong defensive line and coverage contributed significantly to the Buccaneers' struggles. This encouraging performance comes after significant offseason changes to the Bengals' defense.

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