The Bengals host the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon in the first game of the season for both teams

Week 1 is here for the NFL, and the Cincinnati Bengals host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a huge cross-conference matchup. The Bengals will open up the season at home, but will then play four of their next five games on the road. Joe Burrow is hoping to stay healthy this season, after missing a lot of last season with a turf toe injury. Burrow threw for 1,809 yards and 17 touchdowns in eight games last season. Joe Flacco played nine of the games last season, throwing for 1,664 yards and 13 touchdowns. Chase Brown led the team in rushing last season, with 1,019 yards on the ground and six touchdowns.

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Game Date: Sunday, Sep. 13, 2026

Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

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Location: Paycor Stadium

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The Buccaneers are looking to spoil the home opener for the Bengals as they try to bounce back from a disappointing season last year.

The Buccaneers started last season 6-2, but they lost seven of their last nine games to finish 8-9 and they missed the playoffs.

Baker Mayfield, who just signed an extension, threw for 3,693 yards and 26 touchdowns last season. He did throw 11 interceptions, though.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals game will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NFL action.

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