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Todd Bowles Compares Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving to Hulk and Ant-Man

Todd Bowles Compares Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving to Hulk and Ant-Man

Things did not go as planned for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their 2026 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, dropping the game 33-27. The score and box score might have told you this one was close, but overall, the Buccaneers were thoroughly outplayed by the Bengals on both sides of the ball.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 15
3 Buccaneers Who Deserve More Playing Time After Week 1 Loss

3 Buccaneers Who Deserve More Playing Time After Week 1 Loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dropped the ball in Week 1 when they made their way up to Cincinnati, Ohio, losing 33-27 to the Bengals on a day that was marred by self-inflicted wounds.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 15
Todd Bowles Makes It Clear Buccaneers Defense Shares Blame for Loss

Todd Bowles Makes It Clear Buccaneers Defense Shares Blame for Loss

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense deserves plenty of criticism for Sunday’s 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Tampa Bay turned the ball over four times, with two of those turnovers becoming defensive touchdowns.

NFL News / Bucs Report / September 15
Deshaun Watson Expected to Remain Browns’ Starter Against Buccaneers

Deshaun Watson Expected to Remain Browns’ Starter Against Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming home after dropping their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Their next opponent brings plenty of uncertainty at quarterback.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz
The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz
The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

Baker Mayfield News / Bucs Report / September 15
Baker Mayfield Gets Early Praise Ahead of Browns Revenge Game

Baker Mayfield Gets Early Praise Ahead of Browns Revenge Game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their 2026 season with a disappointing 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers offense moved the ball effectively at times.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 14
Buccaneers’ Trenches Were Nowhere Near Expectations In Loss To Bengals 

Buccaneers’ Trenches Were Nowhere Near Expectations In Loss To Bengals 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the season believing their trenches would provide a major advantage. As pointed out by Evan Winter of AtoZ Sports, the offensive line, defensive line, and EDGE groups were widely viewed as foundational pieces.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14
Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets glowing endorsement from Todd Monken before Browns revenge game

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets glowing endorsement from Todd Monken before Browns revenge game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stumbled out of the gate on the 2026 season Sunday with a 33-27 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Baker Mayfield put the ball on the ground numerous times in this one, with Tampa Bay’s turnover issues ultimately dooming them on a day when their offense otherwise played relatively well.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Bengals HC refuses to panic over troubling Joe Burrow trend

Bengals HC Zac Taylor refuses to panic over troubling Joe Burrow trend

Joe Burrow throwing an interception won't make anyone in Cincinnati panic. Four pick-sixes since the start of last season, though? That's at least enough to ask the question.

Russell Wilson warns Bengals of an ugly Joe Burrow scenario
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sends fresh warning to Browns after loss to Bengals
NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs
NFL Week 1 lowlights: Worst loss, quarterback performance and more
The 'Most TD passes without the playoffs' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Buccaneers are breathing a lot easier after latest injury news involving key player that was hurt during loss to Bengals

Buccaneers are breathing a lot easier after latest injury news involving key player that was hurt during loss to Bengals

The Buccaneers lost one of their top cornerbacks in Jacob Parrish during Sunday’s loss to the Bengals, but the latest injury update has quelled most concerns about his future availability.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 14
Buccaneers’ Alex Anzalone Has Plenty to Prove After Rough Week 1

Buccaneers’ Alex Anzalone Has Plenty to Prove After Rough Week 1

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expected Alex Anzalone to bring a physical presence to their defense. After one game, however, he doesn’t look like the answer Tampa Bay hoped would replace Lavonte David.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Browns' Monken reveals Watson, Sanders plan for Buccaneers game

Browns' Todd Monken reveals Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders plan for Buccaneers game

On Monday afternoon, Monken revealed an update that will likely upset pockets of Cleveland fans.

Monken doesn't seem to regret QB decision yet
Deshaun Watson reacts after Browns' season-opening loss to Jaguars
Super Bowl champion makes wild Watson accusation
Three key takeaways from Browns' Week 1 loss to Jaguars
Three standout players from Browns' loss to Jaguars
Baker Mayfield sends fresh warning to Browns after loss to Bengals
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sends fresh warning to Browns

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sends fresh warning to Browns after loss to Bengals

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns suffered two different types of Week 1 losses on Sunday.

Baker Mayfield reveals frustrating issue that plagued Buccaneers in loss to Bengals
Bengals capitalize on clumsy Buccaneers' 4 fumbles to open '26 with win
The 'Most starts by an active NFL QB' quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 14
The Buccaneers’ biggest strengths turned into major weaknesses against the Bengals and it cost them a win in Week 1

The Buccaneers’ biggest strengths turned into major weaknesses against the Bengals and it cost them a win in Week 1

Both sides of the trenches are supposed to be foundational position groups for the Buccaneers, but they woefully underperformed during Sunday’s loss to the Bengals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Bill Simmons doesn't hold back on 'egregiously dumb' Baker Mayfield

Bill Simmons doesn't hold back on 'egregiously dumb' Baker Mayfield

Mayfield completed 23 of 28 passes for 216 yards with no scores or interceptions in Week 1, but he lost three fumbles that ultimately led to 17 points.

Baker Mayfield reveals frustrating issue that plagued Buccaneers in loss to Bengals
The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz
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.

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.

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

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.

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