NFL · Week 1
Buccaneers vs Bengals Recap – Week 1
Last game: Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Cincinnati Arena, Cincinnati, OH
Updated Oct 29, 8:31 AM ET
Week 1
Saturday, September 12
8:00 PM EDT
@ Cincinnati Arena, Cincinnati, OH
Final: Buccaneers 27, Bengals 33
- Cincinnati Bengals won 33–27 on Saturday, September 12
Buccaneers vs Bengals team comparison
| Buccaneers | Bengals | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5 | Record | 4-2 |
| 23.1 | Points per game | 27.2 |
| 21.6 | Opponent points/game | 20.3 |
| +1.6 | Points differential | +6.8 |
| 0 | Head-to-head wins | 1 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Josh Hayes | Cornerback | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Mohamed Kamara | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Deshawn McKnight | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | David Sills V | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Sean Tucker | Running Back | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Justin Skule | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | DeMonte Capehart | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Ayden Garnes | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Billy Schrauth | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Elijah Simmons | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Jacob Parrish | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Miles Killebrew | Safety | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Luke Haggard | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Rueben Bain Jr. | Linebacker | May play | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Anthony Nelson | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Josiah Trotter | Linebacker | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Rakeem Nunez-Roches | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield | Quarterback | Out | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Chris Godwin Jr. | Wide Receiver | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Bucky Irving | Running Back | May play | Glute | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | SirVocea Dennis | Linebacker | Out | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Yaya Diaby | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Ko Kieft | Tight End | May play | Elbow | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Keionte Scott | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Benjamin Morrison | Cornerback | Out | Quadriceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield Jr. | Safety | Out | Ribs | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Buccaneers | Chase McLaughlin | Place Kicker | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Bengals | Brian Parker II | Offensive Tackle | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Ja'Sir Taylor | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Shemar Stewart | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jack Endries | Tight End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Myles Hinton | Offensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Connor Lew | Center | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Josh Newton | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Landon Robinson | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Ke'Shawn Williams | Wide Receiver | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Joe Burrow | Quarterback | May play | Back | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Samaje Perine | Running Back | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | B.J. Hill | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Josh Johnson | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Andrei Iosivas | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Thumb | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jonathan Allen | Defensive Tackle | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Colbie Young | Wide Receiver | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Bryan Cook | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jalen Davis | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jordan Battle | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Kyle Dugger | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Dalton Risner | Guard | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Swayze Bozeman | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | DJ Turner II | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase | Wide Receiver | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Tee Higgins | Wide Receiver | May play | Groin/neck | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Barrett Carter | Linebacker | May play | Five solo | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Dexter Lawrence II | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Buccaneers at Bengals. Check back closer to game time.
Previous games
| Date | Away | Home | Line | Total | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12Week 1 | Buccaneers | Bengals | — | — | 27-33 |
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buccaneers vs Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals won 33–27
What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Bengals?
Buccaneers 27, Bengals 33
When did Buccaneers vs Bengals play?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Cincinnati Arena, Cincinnati, OH
What is Buccaneers vs Bengals head-to-head record?
Buccaneers 0, Bengals 1 in recent games