Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to face Cincinnati Bengals in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin the 2026 NFL season Sunday at Paycor Stadium against the Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams look to rebound from disappointing 2025 campaigns after missing the postseason. Tampa Bay enters the game with questions regarding its receiving corps, as Jalen McMillan is doubtful with a knee injury. The Buccaneers have invested in defensive front additions including Rueben Bain Jr., A'Shawn Robinson, and Al-Quadin Muhammad to help contain Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati passing attack. Cincinnati countered by bolstering its defensive line with Dexter Lawrence II, Jonathan Allen, and Boye Mafe. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
- •Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at Paycor Stadium.
- •Jalen McMillan is listed as doubtful for the Buccaneers due to a knee injury.
- •The Cincinnati Bengals are three-point favorites with an over/under set at 50.5.
- •Tampa Bay has won five consecutive season openers.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Game preview: Bucs @ Bengals
"The Bucs open the 2026 season in Cincinnati against Joe Burrow and a Bengals team that made major changes to its defense.
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