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Cincinnati Bengals jump in power rankings after Week 1 win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals jump in power rankings after Week 1 win

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals, currently holding a 1-0 record, saw an improvement in their team defense during their recent victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Analysts have noted that while the Bengals haven't cracked the top 10 in power rankings yet, they have made notable progress. Various sources place Cincinnati anywhere from 1st to 13th in the latest rankings, reflecting differing opinions on their performance. The team's ability to force turnovers, including fumbles from the Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, was highlighted as a key factor in their successful opening match. The Bengals will face the Houston Texans in Week 2, marking a chance to start the season 2-0, a feat they achieved last year but failed to capitalize on later in the season.

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By the Numbers

•Bengals improve to 1-0 with recent victory over Buccaneers.
•Cincinnati's defense forced four turnovers, including three fumbles.
•Rankings place Bengals between 1st and 13th across multiple sources.
•Next game for Cincinnati is against the Houston Texans in Week 2.
•Bengals aim for better season start than previous year.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals Week 2 Power Rankings Roundup

What they're saying

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The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0, and they seem to have at least somewhat improved their defense in real ways this past offseason. That wasn’t enough for them to crack the top 10 quite yet for most NFL analysts, but they are moving up. Here is the roundup of power rankings from around the NFL content […]
— Yahoo Sports

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