# Bengals Defense Shines in Season Opener | NFL News

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Published: 2026-09-13T22:07:14+00:00
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The Bengals stunned the Buccaneers with a 33-27 win, thanks to a dominant defense that forced four fumbles—including three from Baker Mayfield—and held Tampa Bay to just 20 points. The team’s gritty, physical play set the tone for the season, and players embraced the responsibility to keep pushing forward. Owner praised a key defensive standout as an unusual, game-changing force who could disrupt both run and pass—calling him vital to their playoff push. With momentum on their side, they turn their focus to Houston next Sunday, where that same player aims for his first sack and continues to be the disruptive engine driving this young team’s rise. 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/it-was-a-joy-dexter-lawrence-victorious-in-first-bengals-outing-of-2026-season-01m2e7m1ys8r More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/257f11926e44b324 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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