Bucs struggle with communication issues in loss to Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced multiple challenges in their Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, losing 33-27. Quarterback Baker Mayfield frequently relayed plays from the sideline due to a malfunctioning helmet communicator, impacting the team's offensive performance. Despite four lost fumbles and penalties for false starts and delay of game, running back Bucky Irving showed promise with 45 rushing yards and a touchdown. Emeka Egbuka led the receiving corps, though much of his impact occurred in the first half. The Bucs will address communication issues for future games.
- •Bucs lose 33-27 to Bengals in Week 1.
- •Mayfield faced communication challenges throughout the game.
- •Bucky Irving rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown.
- •Emeka Egbuka caught five passes for 63 yards.
- •Bucs committed four fumbles and multiple penalties.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Good start for Bucs offense despite turnovers, communication issues
"There were bound to be some challenges under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson in Week 1 with the Bucs. But he didn’t expect persistent problems with the helmet communicator to be one of them.
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