# Bengals Defense Shines But Tackling Lingers | Cincinnatti Bengals News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati Bengals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-bengals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433837)
Published: 2026-09-15T18:59:57+00:00
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The Bengals delivered a record-setting defensive performance in their season opener, racking up four sacks and recovering four fumbles — a feat only matched twice in franchise history. New defensive players made immediate impacts, forcing turnovers and energizing the unit. While turnover stats are soaring and setting pace to break last year’s recovery total, tackling woes from 2025 linger — they still led the league in missed tackles. Coach Zac Taylor and DC Al Golden praised the team’s effort and physicality, even crediting the Buccaneers’ running backs for their elusiveness. Ahead lies a tough test against Houston’s tackle-forcing backs — the Bengals’ defense is flashing brilliance but must tighten fundamentals to stay consistent. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-defense-takes-big-steps-in-opener-but-missed-tackles-still-an-issue-01m2jscs7nnt More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0e99e4a14cc080ac Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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