Buccaneers to test Week 1 streak vs. rebuilt Bengals defense

Buccaneers to test Week 1 streak vs. rebuilt Bengals defense

Two teams with overhauled defenses open their seasons against each other when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. The Bengals completed their first perfect preseason since 2006 with wins over the Lions, Bears and Eagles, while the Buccaneers were 2-1 in the preseason, with wins over the New York Jets and Kansas

Buccaneers' Revamped Defense Faces Immediate Challenge Against Bengals - Bucs Report

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers begin their 2026 campaign Sunday with an immediate opportunity to make a statement. Tampa Bay travels to Cincinnati