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0–1Record
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3rdNFC South
—Games back
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2026-09-14Four fumbles doom Buccaneers in 33-27 season-opening loss at Cincinnati
Baker Mayfield lost three of Tampa Bay's four fumbles, snapping a streak of five straight season-opening wins for the club.
McMillan, Tucker doubtful for Bucs' opener in Cincinnati
WR Jalen McMillan and RB Sean Tucker were both doubtful and ultimately inactive for the season opener.
Rookies Bain, Trotter both slotted as Week 1 defensive starters
Tampa Bay's top two 2026 draft picks both started on defense, the club's first rookie defensive starters since 2023.
Storylines
- Four lost fumbles in the opener put Tampa Bay's ball security under an early microscope heading into Week 2.
- Rookies Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter's Week 1 starts continue a youth movement on the defense.
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NFC South
standings| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 1 | — |
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 1 | — |
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 1 | — |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 1 | — |
Full schedule
4 played · 16 upcomingUpcoming
vs Cleveland BrownsSun, Sep 20Preview ›vs Minnesota VikingsSun, Sep 27Preview ›vs Green Bay PackersSun, Oct 4Preview ›@ Dallas CowboysFri, Oct 9Preview ›vs Pittsburgh SteelersSun, Oct 18Preview ›@ Carolina PanthersSun, Oct 25Preview ›vs Atlanta FalconsSun, Nov 1Preview ›@ Chicago BearsMon, Nov 9Preview ›@ Detroit LionsSun, Nov 22Preview ›vs Carolina PanthersTue, Dec 1Preview ›vs Los Angeles ChargersSun, Dec 6Preview ›@ Baltimore RavensSun, Dec 13Preview ›vs New Orleans SaintsSun, Dec 20Preview ›@ Atlanta FalconsSun, Dec 27Preview ›vs Los Angeles RamsSun, Jan 3Preview ›@ New Orleans SaintsSun, Jan 10Preview ›
Results
@ Cincinnati BengalsSun, Sep 13L 27–33@ Jacksonville JaguarsFri, Aug 28L 0–19vs Kansas City ChiefsSat, Aug 22W 16–15@ New York JetsFri, Aug 14W 24–16
Record & standings from the live standings feed; schedule from the events feed. Club marks where available, monogram crests otherwise.