The Bucs are set to open the season on the road in a tough matchup
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will begin their 2026 season with a challenging away game against the Cincinnati Bengals. This matchup features star quarterback Joe Burrow and a potent Bengals offense, making it one of the highlights of the opening weekend. Additionally, Baker Mayfield will return to Ohio, where he started his NFL career, adding another layer of intrigue to the game.
- ▪The Buccaneers are set to travel to Cincinnati in Week 1 of the NFL season.
- ▪Joe Burrow leads a dangerous Bengals offense that can quickly turn games into shootouts.
- ▪Baker Mayfield returns to Ohio as the established leader of the Buccaneers after previously playing for the Cleveland Browns.
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