The Bengals invested heavily in a broken defense. If they can't succeed now, they may need a new coach in January.

All but one team in the AFC North started the season off with a win in Week 1. The Baltimore Ravens are the only team on the road this Sunday, as they look to improve to 2-0 along with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

Bengals players, coaches and front office personnel have been vocal about the expectations for this year's team. Their journey back to the Super Bowl begins on Sunday. Here's what to know about the 2026 season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals will open their 2026 seasons Sunday with both teams looking to make an early statement. The Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati for a 1 p.m. ET matchup at Paycor Stadium.

Experts favor the Bengals at 63% over the Buccaneers in Sunday's NFL opener, with Tampa Bay's Vita Vea locked in for Week 1 after a contract extension. Full expert prediction, Polymarket odds, and best bets here.

Connor Rogers and Chris Simms preview the Cincinnati Bengals' and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 1 matchup, in which the Bengals open as 3.5-point favorites at home.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow wasn't throwing normal at the first practice of the week. Joe Burrow’s back tightness puts the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 2 quarterback plans under scrutiny, with veteran Joe Flacco ready if needed. Joe Burrow discusses his injury ...

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13, 2026.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans NFL game to be played on September 20, 2026 on ESPN.