Here's how we see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first game against the Cincinnati Bengals shaping up.

Buccaneers Wire Here's Why Baker Mayfield Might Go Off on Sunday vs. the Bengals The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1, and Baker Mayfield might kick the season off with a great game.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on Sept. 13 and USA TODAY's NFL experts have locked in their picks for the action.

All you need to know to watch the Week 1 game between the Bengals and Buccaneers, including TV channel and live streaming options.

Winners and Losers From Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 Win Over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals, 33-27 on the road to start the 2026 regular season. Defense: LB Josiah Trotter - 10 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 1 INT, 1 TD

Recap, notes and more from Bucs vs. Bengals in Week 1.

Cincinnati forced three fumbles in the first half on defense, and added one more turnover in the second half. Linebackers Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight, defensive ends Myles Murphy and Boye Mafe and safety Bryan Cook all contributed to the turnovers.

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut a previously comfortable Bengals’ lead to a single score and tension mixed with the orange filling Paycor Stadium on Sunday, Dexter Lawrence repeatedly offered one message to his new teammates.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eager to get back on the field after their disappointing Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite the team's poor performanc