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Bengals vs Buccaneers Final: 19-14 - Recap
The Buccaneers came up short against the Bengals in Pre-Season Week 1 action on Saturday, falling 19-14 at Raymond James Stadium.
Cincinnati was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 34.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jacques Patrick rushed for 71 yards, while Chris Evans added 25 yards in the win. Trenton Irwin and Chris Evans added 35 and 33 receiving yards respectively.
Ke'Shawn Vaughn rushed for 27 yards for Tampa Bay, while Leonard Fournette added 2 yards. Blaine Gabbert threw for 64 yards for the Buccaneers, while receivers Tanner Hudson and Jaelon Darden had 50 and 19 yards respectively.
Tampa Bay was outgained by Cincinnati 303-159 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 19-14 by the Bengals.
The time of possession battle favored Cincinnati as their offense was on the field for 34:15, longer than the 25:45 of their opponents.
Cincinnati looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Football Team. The Buccaneers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee.