Buccaneers Face Bengals in Crucial Opener | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

The Buccaneers’ preseason ends in a loss, but the real test begins next week as they hit the road for their regular-season opener against the Bengals — a team hungry to return to playoff contention after three years of missing out. With Burrow back under center and surrounded by elite weapons like Chase and Higgins, Cincinnati’s offense is firing on all cylinders. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay’s offensive line must rebound from a shaky 2025 campaign to hold up against a revamped Bengals defense featuring big names like Dexter Lawrence. This game isn’t just about getting off to a good start — it’s about proving the Bucs are ready to chase another title. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cb0957f5bc410b5