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Bengals vs. Bucs: Key Injuries Cloud Week 1 Opener
13 Sep
Summary
- Both Bengals and Buccaneers face potential key player absences due to injuries.
- Emeka Egbuka and Rueben Bain Jr. are cleared to play for the Buccaneers.
- Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are confirmed active for the Bengals' opener.
The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their Week 1 season opener on Sunday afternoon. Both teams are aiming for a strong start, but injury reports cast a shadow over the matchup. The Buccaneers will see wide receiver Emeka Egbuka and linebacker Rueben Bain Jr. return from their respective injuries, but will be without wide receiver Jalen McMillan, offensive tackle Justin Skule, and running back Sean Tucker, all listed as doubtful.
Linebacker Christian Rozeboom is questionable for Tampa Bay with a foot injury. The Bengals, meanwhile, have a cleaner injury report, with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins cleared to play despite recent ailments. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is also set to make his debut for Cincinnati. However, defensive end Shemar Stewart is doubtful and expected to miss the game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Paycor Stadium.
