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Come Fan with UsFriday, August 7, 2026

NFL Week 5 Preview, Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. Cincinnati Bengals

When: 1:00 p.m., Sunday, FOX

SB Nation Bucs: Bucs Nation

SB Nation Bengals: Cincy Jungle

Breakdown: The Bengals, overall, are the better team. They’re balanced passing and rushing the ball while their defense ranks in the middle of the pack in both categories. The Bucs meanwhile are (statistically) not a great defense by any stretch and have trouble stopping the run.

Player to Watch: Cedric Benson. He acknowledged some frustration with the offense last week and I think he was right. This week the Bengals should take care of business against the 28h ranked rush defense.

Line: Bengals are seven point favorites.
Prediction: The Bengals will take it and seven points is about right.

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