The Bucs could be down two key playmakers for Baker Mayfield in Sunday's season-opening clash with the Bengals.

Bengals DE Shemar Stewart among five defensive players on injury report

The bad vibes that appeared to encompass the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during training camp seem all but gone. Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea got their contract extensions , and Emeka Egbuka is ready to play after battling a toe injury for the last month.

Bengals' Taylor, Buccaneers' Bowles on Opposite Ends of NFL History with Win Pct. in Openers

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

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won their last five season openers, with Baker Mayfield posting impressive numbers in his three victories. Will this trend continue Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals?

Cornerback DJ Turner was added to the Bengals injury report on Thursday. The team listed Turner as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. Mid-week additions to the report can foreshadow a Sunday absence and the team’s Friday report will show if there’s reason to worry about Turner missing the matchup with the Buccaneers.

The Cincinnati Bengals have selected Dexter Lawrence and Bryan Cook as team captains entering the regular season.

The Cincinnati Bengals were left outside FOX Sports’ seven-team group of legitimate Super Bowl contenders entering the 2026 season.

Everything you need to know to watch the Bengals first game of the 2026 season.