Bengals' Joe Burrow hit prompts NFL review of possible punishment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 33-27. A notable incident occurred during the game involving a hit on quarterback Joe Burrow by Buccaneers safety Tykee Smith, resulting in a penalty for unnecessary roughness. The NFL is currently reviewing this hit to determine if Smith will face a fine. The league typically announces disciplinary actions the Saturday following games, so a decision regarding Smith's potential punishment is expected on September 19.
- •Bengals win 33-27 against Buccaneers on September 14.
- •Tykee Smith penalized for unnecessary roughness on Joe Burrow.
- •NFL reviewing Smith's hit to determine if a fine will be imposed.
- •Disciplinary decisions typically announced the Saturday after games.
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals' Joe Burrow incident could result in NFL punishment
"One Buccaneers player could get punished for his actions against Joe Burrow.
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