Team Reporter Casey Phillips sat down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles and Running Backs Coach Skip Peete following the Bucs' game vs. the Bengals. They discussed Week 1's matchup, Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell's relationship and Irving's poise against Cincinnati.

A behind-the-scenes look at the moment that impacted the Week One clash

On the Players' Table Show, inside linebacker Josiah Trotter discussed his instincts at the position, physicality and why he saw Tampa Bay as a fit

Team Reporter Casey Phillips & Bucs Legend Donovan Smith chat with Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Josiah Trotter after Week 1 vs. the Bengals. They discussed LB Trotter's performance in Week One, his Missouri connections and his maturity on the field.

Team Reporter Casey Phillips sat down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles & Running Backs Coach Skip Peete following the Bucs' game vs. the Bengals. They discussed takeaways from the season opener, the talent in the running back room and Bucky Irving's play style.

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving looked sharp in his 2026 debut as he looks to duplicate his impressive 2024 campaign following an injury-plagued follow-up

Second-year WR Tez Johnson has moved up the depth chart at punt return after getting his first opportunity in that role on Sunday in Cincinnati…Multiple rookies played big roles for the Bus in the season opener

Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in Week Two across Power Rankings?

In the Bucs' first regular-season game under the direction of new Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson, the team leaned heavily into three-receiver personnel, which meant giving a large amount of playing time to rookie Ted Hurst alongside Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka

For the fourth season in a row, Tampa Bay's opening game featured a rookie finding the end zone…Plus Baker Mayfield moves up a franchise chart, Emeka Egbuka passes 1,000 and Chase McLaughlin adds to an NFL record

Against the Bengals in the preseason opener at Paycor Stadium, rookie inside linebacker Josiah Trotter spearheaded the defensive effort with a sack, pick-six and team-leading 10 tackles

Top observations from the Buccaneers' 33-27 loss to the Bengals at Paycor Stadium in the season opener

View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, September 13, 2026

Bucky Irving's first start of 2026 is a sign of good things to come

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media the day after the Bucs' game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed CB Benjamin Morrison's play, needing to be an effective offense and LB Josiah Trotter's debut.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Zyon McCollum spoke to the media the day after the Bucs' game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season. CB McCollum discussed the team's ability to limit the Bengals' top-two receivers, LB Josiah Trotter's interception and being a leader.

Fumbles on three straight drives in the first half led to 21 points for the Bengals at Paycor Stadium and the Bucs' comeback was snuffed by another fumble in an eventual 33-27 loss to open the 2026 season

View plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season.

After a season-opening loss in Cincinnati, the Bucs return home to play another AFC North team, in this case a Cleveland Browns franchise that has some connection to Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield

The Buccaneers 2026 season opener 33-27 loss Sunday against the Bengals in Cincinnati. Host Jay Recher was there on the sideline and gives his insight and analysis. Also, new play-by-play guy Tony Castricone's highlights and Jays' interviews with QB Baker Mayfield, CB Zyon McCollum, CB Benjamin Morrison and Coach Todd Bowles. All of this and more on  the first edition of After the Whistle!