Bengals Star Heads to NFC Rival as Week Two Showdowns Loom

WHO:

buccaneers.com - Baker Mayfield will start against the Browns for the first time with Tampa Bay after signing an extension before the start of the regular season.

buccaneers.com - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was sacked five times in their season opener against the Jaguars.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers will play at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

buccaneers.com - Baker Mayfield will start against the Browns for the first time with Tampa Bay after signing an extension before the start of the regular season.

buccaneers.com - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was sacked five times in their season opener against the Jaguars.

Heavy NFL - Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield, Joe Burrow, Mike Gesicki, Chase Brown, Evan McPherson, Josiah Trotter, Quinshon Judkins, Denzel Ward, Myles Garrett.

buccaneers.com - Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield, Deshaun Watson, Zion Johnson, Jared Verse, Emeka Egbuka, Denzel Ward, Josiah Trotter, Ben Bredeson, Mason Graham.

Cincy Jungle - Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield, Mike Gesicki, Chase Brown, Evan McPherson, Josiah Trotter.

WHAT:

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers are looking to avoid an 0-2 start, which they have not experienced since the 2014 season.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers lost to the Bengals in Week One, marking their first season-opening loss since the 2020 Super Bowl season.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers will host the Cleveland Browns in their home opener on September 20, 2026.

Cincy Jungle - The Bengals forced four fumbles and recovered all four during their game against the Buccaneers.

Cincy Jungle - Evan McPherson scored four field goals, contributing 12 points to the Bengals' total.

Cincy Jungle - Joe Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against the Buccaneers.

Cincy Jungle - Baker Mayfield ran for an eight-yard touchdown with 3:19 left in the game, making the score 33-27.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers are looking to avoid an 0-2 start, which they have not experienced since the 2014 season.

buccaneers.com - The Browns fell to the Jaguars in their season opener, 34-10.

Heavy NFL - The Bengals won their season opener against the Buccaneers with a score of 33-27.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers lost to the Bengals in Week One, marking their first season-opening loss since the 2020 Super Bowl season.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers will host the Cleveland Browns in their home opener on September 20, 2026.

Cincy Jungle - The Bengals forced four fumbles and recovered all four during their game against the Buccaneers.

Cincy Jungle - Evan McPherson scored four field goals, contributing 12 points to the Bengals' total.

Cincy Jungle - Joe Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against the Buccaneers.

Cincy Jungle - Baker Mayfield ran for an eight-yard touchdown with 3:19 left in the game, making the score 33-27.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The game between the Bengals and Buccaneers took place at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers will play at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

WHEN:

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers vs. Browns game is scheduled for September 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

WHY:

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers are looking to avoid an 0-2 start, which they have not experienced since the 2014 season.

Cincy Jungle - The Bengals aimed to improve their performance after a previous season of struggles, showcasing a more balanced offensive approach.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers are looking to avoid an 0-2 start, which they have not experienced since the 2014 season.

Cincy Jungle - The Bengals aimed to improve their performance after a previous season of struggles, showcasing a more balanced offensive approach.

HOW:

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers had a 4-1 deficit in turnover ratio during their Week One game against the Bengals.

Cincy Jungle - The Bengals' defense forced turnovers through aggressive play, including strip-sacks and fumble recoveries.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' offense struggled with turnovers, losing four fumbles in their game against the Bengals.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers had a 4-1 deficit in turnover ratio during their Week One game against the Bengals.

Cincy Jungle - The Bengals' defense forced turnovers through aggressive play, including strip-sacks and fumble recoveries.

buccaneers.com - The Buccaneers' offense struggled with turnovers, losing four fumbles in their game against the Bengals.

Baker Mayfield will make his debut as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Cleveland Browns after signing an extension before the season began. The Buccaneers are looking to avoid an 0-2 start, something they haven't faced since 2014, following their loss to the Bengals in Week One, where they struggled with turnovers. The Buccaneers will host the Browns at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 2026, in their home opener.