Cincinnati Bengals Talk

The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0 after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27 at Paycor Stadium. James Rapien delivers his instant reaction from the field following a wild Week 1 victory.

Cincinnati’s defense forced four turnovers on Sunday, including three fumbles from Baker Mayfield. Barrett Carter, Myles Murphy, Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe and the rest of the defense delivered game-changing plays when the Bengals needed them most.

Joe Burrow and the offense overcame a slow start and was efficient during the most of the game. Mike Gesicki led a deep group of weapons, while Evan McPherson delivered a huge performance that included field goals from 58 and 55 yards.

The Bengals hit the road to play CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Cincinnati Bengals open the 2026 season against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at a sold-out Paycor Stadium. James Rapien shares his final Bengals-Bucs score prediction, the latest injury updates on DJ Turner, Ja’Marr Chase and Shemar Stewart, and everything Cincinnati must do to secure a Week 1 victory.

Can Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and the Bengals’ offense carry the team? Will Dexter Lawrence and Cincinnati’s revamped defensive front make a statement from the jump? Plus: Why Cincinnati’s clean bill of health should help the Bengals avoid another strange and frustrating Week 1 performance... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase met with reporters ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to discuss his health, expectations for the 2026 season and the one goal that matters most to him this year.

Chase says he's feeling good after dealing with a minor knee hyperextension during training camp and discussed the precautions the Bengals took to make sure he's ready for the regular season. He also talked about the energy surrounding this year's team, his mindset entering another season alongside Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins, and why individual numbers aren't the focus as the Bengals chase bigger goals in 2026.

Plus, Chase had some fun with reporters after realizing just how many 1 p.m. games are on Cincinnati's schedule this season... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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