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Tampa Bay Buccaneers face high temperatures in season opener against Cincinnati Bengals

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers face high temperatures in season opener against Cincinnati Bengals

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open their 2026 NFL season against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Forecasts for the 1 p.m. ET kickoff indicate a shift toward high heat rather than precipitation. Temperatures are expected to start at 85 degrees with a RealFeel of 96 degrees before reaching a peak of 89 degrees during the second half. While rain chances remain low throughout the afternoon, humidity and heat index values are projected to climb to 94 degrees by 3 p.m. Winds are expected to strengthen to 15 mph from the west-southwest as the game progresses. Both teams will play in dry, partly sunny conditions as they begin their regular season campaigns.

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•Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium.
•Temperatures are expected to reach 89 degrees during the second half of the game.
•The RealFeel temperature is projected to be 96 degrees at the time of kickoff.
•Precipitation risk remains low, staying between 0 and 16 percent throughout the game.
•Winds are expected to increase to 15 mph in the afternoon.

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