Bengals Win Without Offense | Sports News

The Bengals opened 2026 with a gritty 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, proving their defense can carry the load when the offense sputters. Joe Burrow threw for 254 yards, and the run game barely cracked 100, while star receiver JaMarr Chase had a quiet day—possibly due to a preseason knee issue. But it was the defense that stole the show, marking a pivotal shift from past reliance on offense. With total yards up to 351 (above last year’s average), this win signals a new era of balance—and a scary potential for a deeper playoff run. Next up: a road test against the Texans at 1 PM ET. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-news-insider-adds-hype-183833222.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9e7fbbdfc116316f Report issues to [email protected].