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Rueben Bain Jr. struggles in NFL debut for Buccaneers against Bengals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Rueben Bain Jr. struggles in NFL debut for Buccaneers against Bengals

Summary

Rueben Bain Jr. had a disappointing debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 10, 2026. Bain played 41 snaps, recording only one tackle and receiving a low overall grade from Pro Football Focus. Former NFL player Breiden Fehoko criticized Bain’s performance and reiterated doubts from the pre-draft process regarding Bain's potential success in the league. Despite the backlash, coaches and teammates continue to support Bain ahead of the next match against the Cleveland Browns.

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By the Numbers

•Bain played 41 snaps and recorded one tackle against the Bengals.
•He received a 40.1 overall grade from Pro Football Focus.
•Breiden Fehoko used Bain's debut to voice pre-draft criticisms.
•Coaches like Larry Foote remain optimistic about Bain's future.
•The Buccaneers will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.

Latest Updates

2:39 AMYahoo Sports — All it Took was One Quiet Game for Ex-NFL Player to Trash Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain Jr.

What they're saying

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Rueben Bain Jr.'s underwhelming debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has brought out old criticisms from one former player who believes drafting the rookie will get his general manager fired
— Yahoo Sports

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