In the win over the Buccaneers, the Bengals' revamped defense forced and recovered four fumbles, including one for a touchdown. It was a great Week 1 showing for the Bengals' defense, and those four turnovers and the defensive touchdown were a great start.

Zac Taylor Dissects Historic Defensive, Special Teams Impact Following Bengals Win Over Tampa Bay

Taylor and the Bengals are also aware that fast starts aren't always an indicator of success, and that things can come undone very quickly. Cincinnati won its first two games last season, but then dropped eight of nine when Joe Burrow suffered a turf toe injury in Week 2.

The biggest storyline of the Bengals offseason was the moves they made to improve their defense and the new players were front and center in Sunday's 33-27 win over the Buccaneers.

Zac Taylor Hands Out Game Balls All Over The Roster Following 33-27 Win Over Tampa Bay

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor bestowed lofty praise on kicker Evan McPherson after he made a difference-making total of four field goals on Sunday, two of which were taken from the logo at Paycor Stadium.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor heads into Week 1 against the Buccaneers with a 2-5 record in season openers, one of the NFL’s lowest marks.

The Cincinnati Bengals completely revamped their defense with Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen and Boye Mafe, but can Joe Burrow stay healthy?

Cincinnati has a new team this season, but the linebacker position is virtually the same with 2025 NFL Draft picks Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. starting once again. They each confirmed to everyone they're on the right track.