{
  "id": 6706877,
  "title": "Keys to the game: How do the Bengals beat the Bucs?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/keys-to-the-game-how-do-the-bengals-beat-the-bucs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T04:25:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/keys-game-bengals-beat-bucs-042521941.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cincinnati Bengals are set to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13 as the regular season kicks off at Paycor Stadium. Both teams entered the season with high expectations, despite underperforming in 2025. The Bengals and Buccaneers, historically strong in their respective divisions, have not faced each other since 2022, promising an intriguing Week 1 matchup. The Bengals' defense may be their missing piece, with Dexter Lawrence potentially stepping up to fill the gap.\n\nJa Marr Chase is eyed by the Bengals for a potential Super Bowl run, contingent on his good health to start the season. The Bengals must score early and prevent the Bucs' pass rush from getting rolling, as Tampa Bay's head coach, Todd Bowles, is known for his varied pressure packages. Three key players for the Buccaneers who could trouble Cincinnati's offensive line include Dexter Lawrence's counterpart, Dabo Swinney, quarterback Daniel Jones, and cornerback Yaya Diaby.\n\nTo contain Tampa Bay's standout wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who proved himself as an elite talent in his rookie season, the Bengals' cornerback DJ Turner will likely be assigned to guard Egbuka. Turner's status remains uncertain due to a reported hamstring injury. The Bengals' offensive tackle must prevent the Bucs' running backs, Bucky Irving and Rachaad White, from achieving big runs, forcing Tampa to rely more on passing. Cincinnati's defensive line is set to make its debut together for a regular-season game against Tampa Bay, offering an opportunity to capitalize on their offseason investments.",
  "summary": "Breaking down what the Bengals must do to beat Tampa Bay and start the season 1-0.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bengals host Buccaneers on September 13 at Paycor Stadium",
    "Bengals defense may be missing piece to improve season",
    "Key matchup includes Daniel Jones and Emeka Egbuka"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Keys to the game: How do the Bengals beat the Bucs?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/keys-to-the-game-how-do-the-bengals-beat-the-bucs-6706878",
        "published": "2026-09-11T04:25:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}