Tampa Bay opens its 2026 season as underdogs on the road in Cincinnati, and while the experts lean to the favorites this week there is a widespread expectation of an explosive and entertaining matchup

There is little consensus among national NFL analysts regarding the expected outcome of Saturday's showdown for the NFC South at Raymond James Stadium

The Buccaneers have their backs against the wall as they head to Miami in Week 17, and a large number of national NFL analysts expect them to respond with a winning effort

The Buccaneers and Panthers are tied atop the NFC South standing with three games to go, and national analysts are equally tied in knots about how Sunday's game in Charlotte is going to play out

The Bucs are favored at home on Thursday night and may be getting some reinforcements on offense, which has influenced the opinions of NFL experts across the country

The Bucs are favored to prevail at home against the Saints on Sunday and most analysts agree, though many expect a closer game than the betting line would suggest

Baker Mayfield's left shoulder injury has contributed to the Bucs only being slight favorites at home against the Cardinals, but the return of Bucky Irving has some analysts more bullish on Tampa Bay

The Bucs are underdogs on the road against a streaking Rams team and the majority of experts are siding with the home team for Sunday night's big NFC showdown

The Buccaneers are clear underdogs in their Week 11 trip to Western New York, and most NFL analysts are siding with the home team in a battle of 6-3 squads

Analysts from around the league are split on this week's battle of first-place teams at Raymond James Stadium but are expecting one of the best games of the week as Baker Mayfield and Drake Maye face off

The Bucs are playing a second consecutive road game, this one on a short week, and have a long injury list headed by Mike Evans, but a majority of NFL experts think they can pull one out in New Orleans

The Buccaneers and 49ers will engage in a battle of first-place teams on Sunday afternoon, and the experts are split on which of these top NFC contenders will come out on top

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week One of the 2026 NFL season. Get kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, and radio details here.

With a light depth chart at safety and an injury concern in the running back room, the Buccaneers elevated S Ifeatu Melifonwu and RB Josh Williams from the practice squad for Sunday's game in Cincinnati

View photos of the Buccaneers departing for Week 1 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

View pictures from Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season.

A look at Friday's injury report ahead of the Week 1 matchup

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media following Friday's Week 1 practice. HC Bowles discussed player updates ahead of the first game of the 2026 regular season against the Bengals.

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Tampa Bay opens its 2026 season as underdogs on the road in Cincinnati, and while the experts lean to the favorites this week there is a widespread expectation of an explosive and entertaining matchup

On Thursday, Tristan Wirfs chatted Rueben Bain Jr.'s bend and Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson spoke on the challenge of facing nose Dexter Lawrence II and the growth of rookie Ted Hurst III

Gabriel Kahaian joins Brianna Dix and Scott Smith this season in their weekly competition of predicting who the Bucs' brightest star will prove to be in the upcoming game, and two of three picks are players new to the roster in 2026

The Buccaneers and Bengals kick off their 2026 season together on Sunday in Cincinnati and the result could hinge on how things unfold in the trenches and who gets the upper hand inside the 20

A look at Thursday's injury report ahead of the Week 1 matchup

The Bucs kick off their 2026 season on Sunday in Cincinnati, where they will face a loaded, Joe Burrow-led offense and a defense that aggressively attempted to make major upgrades during the offseason

Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers T Tristan Wirfs, WR Chris Godwin Jr. & RB Kenny Gainwell as they speak to the media after Thursday's Week 1 practice.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 1 practice. OC Robinson discussed the versatility of the Buccaneers' offense, his relationship with QB Baker Mayfield and the challenge of facing the Bengals' defensive front.

Once you hear the cannons, you realize, Sundays are for the Krewe. Raise the flags.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Game Coordinator George Edwards spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 1 practice. Coordinator Edwards discussed preparing for the Bengals, his excitement to see the growth of the defense and OLB Rueben Bain Jr.'s elite physicality on the field.

Team Reporter Casey Phillips & Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed the extension of QB Baker Mayfield, the excitement surrounding the new NFL season and what to expect when the team travels to Cincinnati for Week One vs. the Bengals.

The Buccaneers will take on the Bengals in the 2026 season opener at Paycor Stadium. Here are five Buccaneers to keep an eye on

Buccaneers' cornerback Zyon McCollum discussed the team's mentality on facing Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on Sunday