Buccaneers at Bengals: Open Thread for the 2026 Season Opener
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: A detail of Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesTheTampa Bay Buccaneersare in Cincinnati to open the 2026 season against the Bengals.
Tampa Bay will be without running back Sean Tucker and have called up Josh Williams for depth in the offensive backfield. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan will also be out of action today. You can see the rest of the inactiveshere.
Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM EST. Enjoy each other's company in the comments section!
Staff PicksGil Arcia:Bengals 29, Bucs 21
Mike Kiwak:Bengals 27, Bucs 21
Evan Wanish:Bucs 30, Bengals 26
Will Walsh:Bucs 23, Bengals 18