Bucs turn over ball four times in Week 1 loss to Bengals

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 33-27 in their season opener at Paycor Stadium on September 13, 2026. The Bucs committed four turnovers, all fumbles, which included three by quarterback Baker Mayfield. Despite a strong passing performance from Mayfield and a touchdown by running back Bucky Irving, the turnovers allowed Cincinnati to gain and maintain the lead. Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter stood out defensively for Tampa Bay, recording 10 tackles and an interception. The Bucs struggled with turnovers at crucial points, leading to a challenging matchup against a competitive Bengals team.

• 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Four turnovers sink Bucs in Week 1 loss to Bengals