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Buccaneers Rookie Did Something No Rookie Has Done in NFL History

Buccaneers Rookie Did Something No Rookie Has Done in NFL History

There was a ton of hype entering Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but unfortunately, that excitement quickly faded as the Bucs got off to a gruesome start on the way to losing the matchup 33-27.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Josiah Trotter and Baker Mayfield highlight the 4 winners and 4 losers from Buccaneers’ frustrating loss to Bengals

Josiah Trotter and Baker Mayfield highlight the 4 winners and 4 losers from Buccaneers’ frustrating loss to Bengals

Surprisingly enough, there’s plenty of good to go with the bad from the Buccaneers’ Week 1 loss to the Bengals. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 0-1 after a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, and while there’s plenty of bad to talk about from Sunday’s game, there are also some bright spots worth highlighting.

Baker Mayfield News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Bucs’ Baker Mayfield laments strange problem during Bengals loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got off on the wrong foot in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, losing 33-27 in a game that saw them fall behind 14-3 after the first quarter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 14
Buccaneers First-Round Pick Rueben Bain Was Nowhere To Be Found In NFL Debut

Buccaneers First-Round Pick Rueben Bain Was Nowhere To Be Found In NFL Debut

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent a first-round pick on Rueben Bain expecting immediate impact. Tampa Bay desperately needed help along its beleaguered pass rush.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / PewterReport.com / September 14
Analyzing Bucs OC Zac Robinson’s Playcalling Debut

Analyzing Bucs OC Zac Robinson’s Playcalling Debut

The Bucs offense scored 20 points in their debut under new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson – a 33-27 loss to the Bengals in Cincinnat. It should have been more.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 14
Josiah Trotter Makes NFL History In Buccaneers Debut

Josiah Trotter Makes NFL History In Buccaneers Debut

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stumbled to a 33-27 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. There weren’t many positives from Tampa Bay’s season opener. Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter was the exception.

Todd Bowles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles on what cost Tampa Bay against Bengals, and it’s not the 4 turnovers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles on what cost Tampa Bay against Bengals, and it’s not the 4 turnovers

Four turnovers are the easy explanation for Tampa Bay’s 33-27 loss to the Bengals on Sunday, and Todd Bowles did not try to dodge them. But in his postgame remarks at Paycor Stadium, the Buccaneers head coach made clear the giveaways were only part of what went wrong in the season opener.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Baker Mayfield reveals frustrating issue that plagued Buccaneers in loss to Bengals

Baker Mayfield reveals frustrating issue that plagued Buccaneers in loss to Bengals

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers experienced technical difficulties at the worst possible time Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Buccaneers got off to a slow start in their season opener at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Baker Mayfield News / EssentiallySports / September 13
'It’s Not an Excuse': Baker Mayfield Vents Frustrations Over Technical Blunder Following Embarrassing Display Against Bengals

'It’s Not an Excuse': Baker Mayfield Vents Frustrations Over Technical Blunder Following Embarrassing Display Against Bengals

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot riding on Baker Mayfield as their franchise quarterback. That’s why they handed him a three-year, $165M extension just five days before their regular season kickoff.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 13
Grading Every Buccaneers Position Group From the Loss to Bengals

Grading Every Buccaneers Position Group From the Loss to Bengals

When your quarterback fumbles three times in a football game, it's going to be tough to win. While Mayfield did put up efficient stats and had a rushing touchdown, he struggled greatly to protect the football and was a large part of the team's loss with three turnovers.

Josiah Trotter News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Bucs Might Have Their Next Great Linebacker in Rookie Josiah Trotter

Bucs Might Have Their Next Great Linebacker in Rookie Josiah Trotter

It’s just one game, but find me a better NFL debut for a linebacker than the one we just saw from Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Josiah Trotter. A second-round

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Baker Mayfield News / Bucs Report / September 13
Baker Mayfield Fumbles Away Season Opener In Cincinnati

Baker Mayfield Fumbles Away Season Opener In Cincinnati

I wasn’t super confident the Buccaneers would win, but I wasn’t anticipating this. If you told me ahead of this game that Ja’Marr Chase would only have 12 yards and Tee Higgins only 59, I would be popping champagne for a decisive Bucs’ victory.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / September 13
Bengals capitalize on clumsy Buccaneers' 4 fumbles to open '26 with win

Bengals capitalize on clumsy Buccaneers' 4 fumbles to open '26 with win

CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati's overhauled defense converted three first-half fumbles into touchdowns and led the Bengals past the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27 on Sunday.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13
Josiah Trotter makes NFL history in debut, featuring pick-6 of Joe Burrow

Josiah Trotter makes NFL history in debut, featuring pick-6 of Joe Burrow

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 opener got hyped as Baker Mayfield versus Joe Burrow. Except Josiah Trotter stole the show in front of the latter quarterback, literally.

Emeka Egbuka News / TWSN / September 12
Emeka Egbuka Week 1 Fantasy Football Expectations

Emeka Egbuka Week 1 Fantasy Football Expectations

Emeka Egbuka is reportedly a full go for Week 1, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Cincinnati Bengals. After dealing with a toe injury during the preseason, Egbuka is expected to start.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 12
Slivon’s Slant: 4 Bucs Central To Tampa Bay Starting Off 1-0

Slivon’s Slant: 4 Bucs Central To Tampa Bay Starting Off 1-0

After months of predictions, projections, and practice reports, there is nothing left to speculate about. The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and for the Bucs, Sunday’s game against the Bengals will provide the first real answers to a long list of questions that have lingered throughout the offseason.

Sean Tucker News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Sean Tucker Injury Update: Tampa Bay RB Doubtful for Week 1

Sean Tucker Injury Update: Tampa Bay RB Doubtful for Week 1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 13. Kickoff will be 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati posing an immediate test against a Bengals offense led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / September 9
Baker Mayfield was watching a classic Pixar movie while agreeing to extension

Baker Mayfield was watching a classic Pixar movie while agreeing to contract extension

One might think Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said "Ka-ching" after signing a three-year, $165M contract extension on Tuesday, but he may have said "Ka-chow" instead.

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