Buccaneers open 2026 season against Joe Burrow on Sept. 13

Burrow threw four TDs in their 2022 meeting.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

Joe Burrow threw 4️⃣ tuddies last time he played the Bucs. TBvsCIN – Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1pm ET on FOX Stream on @NFLPl Via @NFL on X

What happened: The Week 1 game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. Their previous meeting ended 34-23 on Dec. 18, 2022.

Why it matters: Tampa Bay's defense gets an immediate test from a quarterback who posted a 104.6 passer rating in the previous matchup. The result will establish the Buccaneers' first regular-season mark of 2026.

By the numbers: Joe Burrow completed 27 of 39 passes for 200 yards with one interception in that game.

What to watch: Watch for Week 1 inactive lists and starting-lineup decisions before kickoff.

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