Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles has indicated that most of the starters will not play on Saturday, including quarterback Baker Mayfield. That means backup Kyle Trask will get the nod under center.
Per Bowles, we can expect to see some rookies like center Graham Barton and wideout Jalen McMillan. Both have been penciled in as starters this upcoming season.
Bowles says decisions on the other starter will be made on a week-to-week basis.
For the Bengals, it's a different story. Coach Zac Taylor says some of his starters will play, including quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow was sidelined last season with a wrist injury but was also slowed by a calf injury earlier in the year.
"I'm excited for it," Burrow said about playing Saturday. "I'm excited to get these reps and have these reps to get better right now."
The Bucs hope the preseason launches them to a fourth straight NFC South title and a deeper playoff run than the Division Round loss to the Detroit Lions last season, while the Bengals look to bounce back from a 9-8 season where they missed the playoffs after losing Burrow after 10 weeks.
LIVE GAME UPDATES WILL APPEAR HERE AFTER KICKOFF...
The Bengals will begin the game with the ball first.
FIRST QUARTER: Bengals 7, Bucs 7
The McLaughlin kickoff goes 64 yards to the CIN 1, returned 26 yards to the CIN 27 by Brown.
Burrow hits Higgins for nine, then finds Brown for no gain. On 3rd and 1 from the CIN 36, Brown carries off right guard for two and a first down.
Brown carries for six, then Burrow completes to Irwin for nine and another first down at the TB 47.
Brown carries for five, then Burrow misses Higgins deep. On 3rd and 5 from the TB 42, Burrow hits Iosivas for 23 and a first down.
Burrow throws incomplete, then Brown runs off right tackle for a loss of two. On 3rd and 12, PENALTY on CIN-C.Brown, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at TB 21 - No Play. On 3rd and 17 from the TB 26, Burrow throws incomplete to Higgins. PENALTY on TB-J.Hayes, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at TB 26 - No Play.
Brown runs off right guard for a loss of one.
TOUCHDOWN BENGALS: On 2nd and Goal from the TB 10, Burrow hits Higgins in the end zone. The extra point is good for a 7-0 lead over the Buccaneers with 8:34 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes 73 yards in 12 plays and takes 6:26 off the clock.
The McPherson kick goes 61 years returned 22 yards by Irving to the TB 26.
Irving runs off left tackle for four, then Trask passes to Irving for no gain. On 3rd and 6, Trask throws incomplete short on the right side for Irving. The Camarda punt goes 36 yards to the CIN 34, downed by Deckers.
Williams runs off left tackle for three, then Browning misses Lassiter deep. ON 3rd and 7, Browning hits Jackson for just three. The Robbins punt goes 37 yards to the TB 23, fair caught by Palmer.
Trask passes deep down the right sideline for Miller for a gain of 24 to the TB 47
Irving runs off left tackle for three, then Trask hits McMillan for 19 and another first down at the CIN 31.
Trask passes incomplete to Culp deep down the middle off the field, then hits McMillan for four. On 3rd and 6 from the CIN 27, Trask finds Palmer for 21 to the CIN 6.
1st and Goal: Trask scrambles for one.
TOUCHDOWN BUCCANEERS: On 2nd and Goal from the CIN 5, rookie RB Bucky Irving carries off right guard for the score. The McLaughlin extra point is good for a 7-7 tie with the Bengals with 1:35 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes 77 yards in eight plays and takes 3:55 off the clock.
The Camarda kick goes 64 yards to the CIN 1, returned 25 yards to the CIn 26 by Evans.
Browning hits Lassiter for seven, then misses Jackson incomplete. On 3rd and 3 from the CIN 33, Browning completes to Evans for just two.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER: Bengals 7, Bucs 7
The Rehkow punt goes 50 yards to the TB 15, returned by Paler 10 yards to the TB 25.
Irving runs off right guard for two, then Trask finds Thompson for five. On 3rd and 3 from the TB 32, Trask completes to Culp for six and a first down.
Irving carries again, this time up the middle for eight, then again off left tackle for five and another first down.
Trask passes incomplete across the middle, then fumbles the snap on second down, recovered by TB.
INTERCEPTION BENGALS: On 3rd and 12 from the TB 49, Trask passes deep down the middle of the field for Miller, and it's INTERCEPTED by Newton at the CIN 33, no return.
Williams runs off right end for no gain, then Browning passes complete to Lassiter for seven. On 3rd and 3 from the CIN 40, PENALTY on CIN-D.Cochran, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 40 - No Play. On 3rd and 8 from the CIN 35, Browning hits Hudson for just two. The Robbins punt goes 53 yards to the TB 10, returned by Palmer for 14 yards.
Trask passes incomplete for Miller, then Tucker rushes off right guard for nine. On 3rd and 1 from the TB 23, Tucker carries for six off right guard for a first down.
Trask passes short middle for Tucker for four, then Tucker runs for another two off left tackle. On 3rd and 4 from the TB 35, Trask connects deep with Jarrett for 28 yards and a first down.
Trask hits Jarrett for seven, then Tucker runs off right end for a loss of 10 yards. PENALTY on TB-B.Walton, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 30 - No Play. Trask passes incomplete to Thompson. On 3rd and 13 from the CIN 40, Tucker runs for just seven.
BUCCANEERS MISSED FIELD GOAL: On 4th and 6 from the CIN 33, McLaughlin is NO GOOD from 51. It hit the right upright. Turnover on downs, and Cincinnati takes over.
INTERCEPTION BUCCANEERS: Browning passes deep for Lassiter, INTERCEPTED by Isaac at the TB 15 with no return.
Tucker carries for six, Trask hits Durham for 11 for a first down.
Trask hits Durham again for another 16 to the TB 48.
-TWO-MINUTE WARNING-
Trask passes incomplete to Culp, then misses Culp again. On 3rd and 10, Trask is sacked for a loss of 10.
Timeout #1 by CIN at 01:44
Camarda punts 42 yards to CIN 20.
Browning pass short left to K.Lassiter to CIN 37 for 11 yards.
Browning pass short left to C.Evans to CIN 43 for 6 yards, Browning pass incomplete deep right to S.Jackson. Browning pass short right to T. Hudson to 50 for 7 yards.
Timeout #2 by CIN at 00:35
Browning scrambles up the middle to TB 47 for 3 yards.
Timeout #3 by CIN at 00:28
Browning passes incomplete deep middle to T. Hudson, then misses Hudson again. On 4th and 7, Browning pass short left to T. Hudson to TB 40 for 7 yards and a first down.
Timeout #3 by CIN at 00:05
BENGALS MISSED FIELD GOAL: McPherson's 58-yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right.
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER: Bucs 10, Bengals 7
McPherson kicks 65 yards to the end zone for a touchback to the 30.
Tucker runs for two, then Wolford passes to Tucker for four. On 3rd and 4 Wolfrod hits Miller for 12 and a first down.
Tucker runs off left guard for five. CIN-D.Anthony was injured during the play. Tucker carries again for three. On 3rd and 2, Tucker rattles off 26 right up the middle.
Williams carries for three, the Wolford is sacked for a loss of five. On 3rd and 12 from the CIN 20, Williams runs for three.
BUCCANEERS FIELD GOAL: McLaughlin's 35-yard field goal is GOOD for a 10-7 lead over the Bengals with 9:13 left in the third quarter. The scoring drive goes 53 yards in 10 plays and takes 5:47 off the clock.
Camarda kicks 59 yards from TB 35 to CIN 6. C.Evans to CIN 31 for 25 yards. PENALTY on CIN-M.Dowell, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 26.
Browning passes incomplete to Grandy, then Williams runs up the middle for four. On 3rd and 6, Browning hits Lassiter for 15 for a first down. PENALTY on CIN-J.Carman, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 20 - No Play. On rd and 16 from the CIN 10, Browning hits Lassiter for no gain. Penalty on CIN-D.Cochran, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined. The punt goes 59 yards to the TB 31, returned by Knue for 12 yards to the TB 43.
Wolford is sacked for a loss of six by Bell, then Tucker carries up the middle for two. On 3rd and 14, Wolford hits Thompson for 10. Camarda punts 51 yards to end zone for the touchback.
Browning scrambles off right end and runs out of bounds at the CIN 22 for a 2-yard gain, then Evans runs off left guard for just one. On 3rd and 7, Browning passes incomplete. Penalty on CIN-J.Carman, Offensive Holding, declined. The Bobbins punt goes 60 yards to the TB 17, returned 10 yards by Knue.
Williams runs off right tackle for three, then Wolford hits Miller for six. On 3rd and 1, Williams rushes off right tackle for no gain. On 4th and 1, PENALTY on CIN-T.Bell, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at TB 36 - No Play. First down, TB.
Williams runs for five, then for four off right guard.
END OF THIRD QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER: Bucs 10, Bengals 7
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