Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-0
65
FINAL
62
Cincinnati
Bengals
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 65-62, kicking off the 2026 season with an explosive display of offensive firepower. This high-stakes matchup showcased both teams' ambitions, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers with an impressive five touchdown passes, while Joe Burrow put up an impressive 386 passing yards for the Bengals. Bucky Irving made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 166 yards, and Emeka Egbuka highlighted the passing game with 180 receiving yards. Together, they formed a dynamic offensive unit that kept the scoreboard ticking throughout the contest.
Defensively, the game featured standout performances, but it was the Buccaneers' ability to create key stops that ultimately made the difference. Tykee Smith recorded a sack, putting pressure on Burrow at critical moments, while Jordan Battle's two interceptions for Cincinnati showcased their defensive effort. However, it was Tampa Bay's resilience in the final minutes that secured their victory, holding off a late Bengals surge and sealing the win in a game that will be remembered for its offensive fireworks.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 22 | 386 | 4 | 2 | 127.0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 23 | 16 | 333 | 5 | 3 | 112.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 15 | 166 | 11.1 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 10 | 146 | 14.6 | 4 | 39 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 8 | 180 | 22.5 | 4 | 62 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ Jules | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

