Cincy Jungle · Aug 15, 2021
Grade the Bengals’ preseason win over the Buccaneers
Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images The Cincinnati Bengals opened the 2021 NFL Preseason with a 19-14 road win over the defending Super Bowl-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Not many starters saw much playing time for the Bengals, and several did not play at all, including QB Joe Burrow.
Among the highlights for the Bengals was Ja’Marr Chase’s first NFL catch, which was a 16-yard reception, interceptions by Trayvon Henderson and Kavon Frazier, and a rushing touchdown for running back Chris Evans.
In addition to the two interceptions, the Bengals’ defense recorded four sacks, with rookie Darius Hodge leading the way with 1.5 sacks and five QB hits.
