Sept. 11, 2026 Updated Sept. 12, 2026 9:11 pm EDT
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0) visit Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026 to challenge the Cincinnati Bengals (0-0).
How to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati BengalsTampa Bay vs. Cincinnati odds
Spread: Cincinnati -3.5 (-114), Tampa Bay +3.5 (-107)
Favorite Moneyline: Cincinnati -206
Underdog Moneyline: Tampa Bay +172
Total: 50.5
Total Over Odds: -109
Total Under Odds: -110
Injury reportsBengals
DT Dexter Lawrence: Did Not Participate In Practice (Unknown)
DT B.J. Hill: Did Not Participate In Practice (Rest)
CB DJ Turner: Limited Participation in Practice (Hamstring)
DT Jonathan Allen: Full Participation in Practice (Rest)
DE Shemar Stewart: doubtful (Knee)
WR Tee Higgins: Full Participation in Practice (Foot)
WR Ja’Marr Chase: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)
Buccaneers
WR Jalen McMillan: doubtful (Knee)
OLB Rueben Bain Jr.: Full Participation in Practice (Shoulder)
RB Sean Tucker: doubtful (Hamstring)
OG Billy Schrauth: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)
OT Justin Skule: doubtful (Oblique)
LB Christian Rozeboom: questionable (Foot)
WR Emeka Egbuka: Full Participation in Practice (Toe)
Stats to know
The Buccaneers’ defense allowed 24.2 points per game last year, about the 24.4 the Bengals scored.
Tampa Bay’s defense surrendered 337.2 yards per game last year, just 8.0 yards more than the 329.2 Cincinnati’s offense averaged. Cincinnati picked up 5.5 yards per play, while Tampa Bay allowed 6.0.
The average points scored by the Buccaneers last year, 22.4, was 6.5 fewer than the 28.9 the Bengals allowed.
Tampa Bay’s offense gained 60.5 fewer yards per game than Cincinnati’s defense allowed last season (320.4 to 380.9). Tampa Bay earned 5.3 yards per play, while Cincinnati surrendered 6.4.
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Sep 13, 2026
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