Buccaneers at Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals 49, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Buccaneers 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Bengals 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPJoe Burrow 461 yds passingJoe Mixon 120 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 207 yds receivingDemetrius Knight Jr 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 239 · 588Passing yards 161 · 461Rushing yards 78 · 127Completions 21/30 · 23/32Yards per carry 4.1 · 11.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a stunning display of offensive firepower, the Cincinnati Bengals opened their 2026 season with a commanding 49-10 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The win sets a strong tone for the Bengals, showcasing their dominance right out of the gate.
Quarterback Joe Burrow was nothing short of sensational, throwing for 461 yards and an impressive seven touchdowns, while running back Joe Mixon added 120 rushing yards to the mix. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a standout performance, racking up 207 receiving yards, proving to be a key target in Burrow’s arsenal. This offensive trio was instrumental in establishing a rhythm that the Buccaneers simply couldn’t match.
On the defensive side, the Bengals made their mark as well, with Demetrius Knight Jr. leading the way with six total tackles. Cashius Howell contributed with a sack, while Harrison Smith intercepted a pass, creating turnovers that stifled any momentum the Buccaneers attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second half when Burrow connected for a touchdown to push the lead to 35-3, solidifying Cincinnati's grip on the game.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Bengals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 49 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 21/30 | 70% | 161 | 0 | 1 | 68.8 |
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 23/32 | 72% | 461 | 7 | 0 | 153.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 48 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 10 | 75 | 7.5 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Payne DurhamTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 6 | 184 | 30.7 | 25 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 12 | 207 | 17.3 | 85 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Zyon McCollumCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bengals | |||||
| Demetrius Knight JrMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius HowellLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh NewtonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Harrison SmithWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ JulesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/2 | 1 | 53 |
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |