Bengals hold off Buccaneers in season-opening home win
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Interstat) — Joe Burrow threw for 254 yards and a touchdown, completing 25 of 35 passes, and Cincinnati held off Tampa Bay 33-27 in an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Paycor Stadium before 66,625. Baker Mayfield finished 23 of 28 for 216 yards and a touchdown, adding 30 rushing yards and a score for the Buccaneers. Bucky Irving produced 45 rushing yards and 48 receiving yards with a touchdown. Emeka Egbuka had five catches for 63 yards, while Chris Godwin Jr. added four for 40. Mike Gesicki caught five passes for 78 yards and a touchdown for Cincinnati, and Chase Brown ran for 56 yards and a score. Evan McPherson made four field goals, including a 58-yarder, and Chase McLaughlin connected twice for Tampa Bay. Josiah Trotter recorded 11 tackles, a sack, an interception and a touchdown. Cincinnati improved to 1-0; Tampa Bay dropped to 0-1.