{
  "id": 7297050,
  "title": "Bengals beating Bucs without offensive stars shining bodes well for rest of the season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bengals-beating-bucs-without-offensive-stars-shining-bodes-well-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-beating-bucs-without-offensive-103000503.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a closely contested game, the Cincinnati Bengals secured a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium on September 13, 2026. Despite Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow experiencing some difficulties, the team managed to triumph, largely due to their defense, exceptional performances from the running backs, and crucial contributions from other players. The defense played a key role by creating four turnovers, including a scoop-and-score by Demetrius Knight Jr. in the first quarter, which set up a short field in the next drive and ultimately led to a 14-point swing. Barret Carter's strip from Baker Mayfield not only prevented a potential touchdown but also contributed to the team's momentum.\n\nThe running game, while generating only slightly over 100 total yards, proved to be a vital factor. Chase Brown's rushing touchdown in the second quarter provided the Bengals with a 21-3 lead. The team's short-yardage situations in the end zone tested their passing game, particularly opposing Mike Gesicki's efforts, resulting in five receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown. Samaje Perine, with eight touches for 50 total yards and three first-down plays, also played a significant role. The defense's ability to capitalize on turnover plays, with Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe each forcing a fumble and recovering a fumble, showcased the team's resilience and ability to win in various ways. This performance indicates that the Bengals can triumph beyond just their offensive stars, a stark contrast to previous seasons where the offense seemingly carried the team.",
  "summary": "The new look defense already accomplished something the Bengals have never done in the Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase era.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}