Joe Burrow and Bengals Defense Dominate Buccaneers in Week 1

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals kicked off the 2026 season with a stellar defensive performance, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bengals' revamped unit forced four turnovers and sacked Baker Mayfield four times. Cincinnati's social media team notably trolled Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum after the win, mocking his pre-game prediction that his defense would intercept Burrow three to four times.