Bengals secure Week 1 win over Buccaneers, power rankings vary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27 in Week 1, showing strong offensive performance and a solid defensive effort, forcing four turnovers. Despite this success, the Bengals' power rankings reflect mixed reviews: USA Today ranks them 9th, while ESPN positions them 15th, and Sports Illustrated places them at 13th. The variance highlights differing opinions on the sustainability of their performance. The Bengals will look to maintain their momentum in upcoming weeks.
- •Bengals won 33-27 against the Buccaneers in Week 1.
- •Defense registered four turnovers and four sacks.
- •Power rankings: 9th by USA Today, 13th by Sports Illustrated, 15th by ESPN.
- •Ja'Marr Chase had limited impact with only two catches for 12 yards.
- •Upcoming games will test the Bengals' early season success.
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