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Buccaneers Fall to Bengals in Week One | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News
The Buccaneers’ Week 1 debut ended in heartbreak with a 33-27 loss to the Bengals, undone by four costly turnovers and shaky defense. Despite scoring on their opening drive, they gave up 21 points off those mistakes, including two fumbles lost by QB Baker Mayfield — one returned for a TD — and another by running back Bucky Irving. Rookie LB Josiah Trotter shined with 10 tackles, a sack, and an interception return for a TD — a historic first for the team — but couldn’t overcome Joe Burrow’s efficient passing and the Bengals’ aerial attack led by Mike Gesicki. The Bucs’ season opener exposed…
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