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Bengals open 2026 season with 33-27 win over Buccaneers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:38 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Bengals open 2026 season with 33-27 win over Buccaneers
Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 33-27 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to start the 2026 season. The Bengals leaned on their improved defense despite key players not performing to expectations. Quarterback Joe Burrow passed for 254 yards, while Ja'Marr Chase struggled with two receptions for 12 yards. Cincinnati had 351 total offensive yards but showcases potential for growth. Next, they face the Houston Texans on September 20.

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  • •Bengals defeat Buccaneers 33-27 in Week 1
  • •Joe Burrow has 254 passing yards and one interception
  • •Ja'Marr Chase limited to two receptions for 12 yards
  • •Bengals total 351 yards of offense
  • •Next game against Texans on September 20 in Houston
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  • 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals news: Insider adds hype after Week 1 win w/out 'Supermen' balling out
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The Cincinnati Bengals started the 2026 season with a huge victory on Sunday. Cincinnati defeated Tampa bay 33-27 on the backs of their improved defense . The Bengals have a lot to improve , but that isn’t stopping one NFl insider from speeding up their hype train. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated is more excited than ever about the Bengals […] The post Bengals news: Insider adds hype after Week 1 win w/out 'Supermen' balling out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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