QB Joe Burrow throws a TD pass in his first game since wrist surgery, but Bucs beat Bengals 17-14
— The Bengals saw all they needed to see of Joe Burrow in their first series against Tampa Bay on Saturday night.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17
Cincinnati Bengals
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| CIN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 14-17 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:57 17-14
Ramon Jefferson 3 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 3:33 10-14
Jermaine Burton 37 Yd pass from Logan Woodside (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 9:13 10-7
Chase McLaughlin 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:35 7-7
Bucky Irving 5 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 8:34 0-7
Tee Higgins 10 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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TB
1 play, -1 yard, 0:19 · End of Game
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CIN 0:19
5 plays, 45 yards, 0:38 · Downs
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TB 0:57
8 plays, 69 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:57 17-14
Ramon Jefferson 3 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CIN 3:33
4 plays, 68 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:33 10-14
Jermaine Burton 37 Yd pass from Logan Woodside (Evan McPherson Kick)
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TB 6:10
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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CIN 8:17
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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TB 11:16
13 plays, 70 yards, 7:18 · Downs
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CIN 3:34
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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TB 5:16
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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CIN 7:26
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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TB 9:13
10 plays, 53 yards, 5:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:13 10-7
Chase McLaughlin 35 Yd Field Goal
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CIN
9 plays, 34 yards, 1:34 · Missed FG
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TB 1:34
6 plays, 23 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CIN 3:14
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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TB 3:22
10 plays, 53 yards, 4:44 · Missed FG
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CIN 8:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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TB 10:37
8 plays, 24 yards, 4:12 · Interception
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CIN 14:49
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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TB 1:35
8 plays, 77 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:35 7-7
Bucky Irving 5 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CIN 5:30
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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TB 6:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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CIN 8:34
12 plays, 73 yards, 6:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:34 0-7
Tee Higgins 10 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
TB
CIN
22
1st Downs
12
15
Passing 1st downs
10
5
Rushing 1st downs
1
2
1st downs from penalties
1
6-17
3rd down efficiency
3-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
73
Total Plays
50
390
Total Yards
288
5.3
Yards per Play
5.8
11
Total Drives
11
254
Passing
252
24/38
Comp/Att
23/37
6.2
Yards per pass
6.8
1
Interceptions thrown
1
3-21
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
136
Rushing
36
32
Rushing Attempts
13
4.3
Yards per rush
2.8
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
3-32
Penalties
8-61
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:26
Possession
23:34
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Jordan Battle Questionable
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- DJ Turner II Questionable
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tykee Smith Questionable
- Kenny Gainwell Questionable
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
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