Bengals show improved offensive line in Week 1 win over Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals displayed their best offensive line during a Week 1 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 14, 2026. Joe Burrow enjoyed significant protection, with the Bengals allowing only seven pressures on 37 dropbacks. This improvement comes as the same starting five offensive linemen returned from last season, marking a first in Burrow's career. The Bengals aim to build on this performance as they prepare for upcoming AFC North challenges.
- •Bengals allowed only seven pressures in the game.
- •This marks Burrow's best offensive line in his career.
- •Burrow had effective protection against the Buccaneers' defense.
- •Amarius Mims performed exceptionally well as a tackle.
- •Bengals return the same starting offensive line from last season.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Bengals have best OL of the Joe Burrow era
"What Bengals fans already suspected has now been proven true on the field.
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