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Buccaneers at Bengals: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 1 game

Buccaneers at Bengals: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 1 game

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on Sept. 13 and USA TODAY's NFL experts have locked in their picks for the action.
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Tee Higgins has solid outing in Week 1

Tee Higgins has solid outing in Week 1

Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught three of his six targets for 59 yards
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Instant analysis after Bengals beat Buccaneers in Week 1

Instant analysis after Bengals beat Buccaneers in Week 1

Recap, notes and more from Bucs vs. Bengals in Week 1.
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How to watch week 1 Bucs @ Bengals

How to watch week 1 Bucs @ Bengals

Everything you need to know to watch, listen to and follow the Bucs' 2026 season opener against the Bengals.
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Mike Gesicki finds end zone in Week 1

Mike Gesicki finds end zone in Week 1

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki finished with 78 yards and a touchdown against Bucs
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Chase Brown productive in Week 1

Chase Brown productive in Week 1

Bengals RB Chase Brown able to find end zone against Bucs
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Jon Gruden confident in Bucs week 1

Jon Gruden confident in Bucs week 1

Jon Gruden confident in Bucs week 1
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Behind enemy lines: Bucs at Bengals

Behind enemy lines: Bucs at Bengals

Bengals Wire’s Chris Roling breaks down Cincinnati’s revamped defense, Joe Burrow’s passing attack and a player Bucs fans should watch.
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Samaje Perine finishes with 50 total yards in Week 1

Samaje Perine finishes with 50 total yards in Week 1

Bengals RB Samaje Perine posts 20 rushing yards and 30 receiving yards in Week 1
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Final score predictions for Buccaneers vs. Bengals in Week 1

Final score predictions for Buccaneers vs. Bengals in Week 1

The Bengals open Week 1 with a game against the Bucs. Here's a final prediction for the big showdown.
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3 reasons the Bucs could spoil the Bengals’ Week 1 opener

3 reasons the Bucs could spoil the Bengals’ Week 1 opener

The Bucs enter Week 1 as road underdogs, but three factors could help Tampa Bay leave Cincinnati with an upset victory.
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Jalen McMillan doubtful for Week 1

Jalen McMillan doubtful for Week 1

Jalen McMillan not likely to play in Week 1 for the Bucs.