The Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) at Raymond James Stadium and kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. on CBS.
Cincinnati is riding a five-game winning streak while Tampa Bay is coming off a blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Both teams are atop their division, but the Bengals can claim sole possession of first place in the AFC North with a win while the Buccaneers can extend their NFC South lead with a win.
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The Bengals are 3.5-point favorites, according to Tipico Sportsbook, and the over/under point total for the game is set at 45.5. Cincinnati is the best team against the spread this season (10-3) while Tampa Bay is the worst (3-9-1).
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Buccaneers miss field goal | Buccaneers 10, Bengals 0
After the drive stalled, Tampa Bay was held to a 50-yard field goal attempt, which kicker Ryan Succop missed.
The Bengals go back on offense and quarterback Joe Burrow is 5-of-7 attempts with an interception.
Buccaneers march down field, convert fourth and goal for first touchdown of the game | Buccaneers 10, Bengals 0
After the Buccaneers defense forced a three-and-out, the Buccaneers offense again marched down the field against the Bengals defense.
The Bucs converted fourth-and-1 with a touchdown pass from Tom Brady to Russell Gage. The Bengals have been unable to get pressure on Brady while also being unable to stop the Buccaneers' wide receivers from catching passes.
Buccaneers dominate in first quarter | Buccaneers 3, Bengals 0
Tampa Bay capitalized on an interception for a field goal and are back in the red zone at the end of the first quarter. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor unsuccessfully challenged a catch by Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams. It was his second unsuccessful challenge in the first quarter in consecutive weeks.
Cincinnati went three-and out in their second possession and only ran eight plays on offense in the first quarter.
Tampa Bay is back in the red zone to open the second quarter.
Buccaneers take lead on first offensive drive | Tampa 3, Bengals 0
After intercepting Joe Burrow, the Buccaneers capped a 13-play drive with a 21-yard field goal by Ryan Succop.
The Bengals will get the ball back with 6:07 left in the first quarter.
Joe Burrow intercepted to end first drive
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's pass to wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was intercepted as the offense was driving in Tampa Bay Buccaneers territory.
Burrow's pass was tipped by a Buccaneers defensive lineman and intercepted by safety Keanu Neal. Burrow leads the NFL in tipped passes with 25.
Trey Hendrickson and Mike Hilton inactive for Bengals
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson (wrist) and defensive back Mike Hilton (knee) are both inactive for the Bengals against the Buccaneers. Both players were injured in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns.
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With Hendrickson out, Joseph Ossai will get the start at defensive end and Hilton will be replaced by Jalen Davis.
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