Here are five figures to know from the Bengals first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium.
82
Rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton tallied 82 receiving yards in his first career preseason game, the second-most of any pass catcher in the NFL this past week. The third-round pick managed to get behind the Tampa Bay secondary with a stop-and-go route, and quarterback Logan Woodside found him down the sideline for a 37-yard score. Burton also hauled in a long reception late in the game to give Cincinnati a chance to win. Per Pro Football Focus, the Alabama and Georgia product joined Chicago Bears tight end Tommy Sweeney as the only two pass catchers to have a perfect passer rating when targeted and see more than one target. It was an impressive debut for the rookie, who looks to stand out in a deep Cincinnati receiving corps.
0
The Bengals offensive line allowed zero sacks in Saturday's battle with the Bucs. 2024 first-round pick Amarius Mims also allowed zero quarterback pressures in the two drives he played, which featured the opening drive with starting quarterback Joe Burrow. As a whole, Cincinnati's offensive line posted a 93.7 pass-block efficiency per PFF, good for third in the league this past weekend.
Check out the best photos from the Buccaneers-Bengals preseason game.
Tee Higgins scores a touchdown in the first quarter during their first preseason game at Paycor Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Bengals offense huddles up during their first preseason game at Paycor Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas breaks off a reception during Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin makes a catch during Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Quarterback Joe Burrow throws over the middle during Cincinnati's first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bengals cornerback DJ Turner covers Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer during Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals quarterback Jake Browning rolls out during Cincinnati's first preseason game against the Buccaneers.
Cornerback Josh Newton celebrates an interception during the Bengals first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bengals linebacker Shaka Heyward celebrates after a play in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai sacks Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson catches a pass against the Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals safety Jordan battle attempts a tackle in Cincinnati's first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals quarterback Jake Browning looks to scramble in Cincinnati's first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals cornerback Josh Newton dances against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium
Bengals safety PJ Jules makes a tackle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium
Bengals linebacker Maema Njongmeta assists on a tackle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals offensive tackle Amarius Mims walks off the field at halftime against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals defensive tackle Travis Bell celebrates a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals defensive end Joshua Pryor against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium
Bengals punter Brad Robbins celebrates against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals quarterback Logan Woodside hands the ball off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals wide receiver Jermain Burton celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals quarterback Logan Woodside and wide receiver Jermaine Burton celebrate in the endzone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals running back Elijah Collins gestures after a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals quarterback Logan Woodside looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals safety Jordan Battle celebrates Jermaine Burton's touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
Bengals cornerback Lance Robinson after Cincinnati's first preseason game at Paycor against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bengals and Buccaneer players gather together to pray at midfield after the Bengals first preseason game at Paycor Stadium.
7
The most important number in football, the Bengals starting offense put up seven points in its only drive of the night. Burrow looked very comfortable, completing five-of-seven passes for 51 yards and a touchdown. He hit Tee Higgins twice for 19 yards, including a 10-yard score. The LSU product also found sophomore receiver Andrei Iosvias on a 23-yard catch-and-run for the biggest play of the drive. Cincinnati's first unit is currently batting 1.000 in the preseason, albeit in a small sample size.
91.4
Many Bengals fans probably didn't know the name Maema Njongmeta before Saturday night, but the undrafted free agent linebacker made a name for himself against Tampa Bay. The former Wisconsin Badger posted a 91.4 PFF defensive grade, a top-10 figure this week among all defenders with at least 10 snaps. The rookie totaled 10 tackles — the third-most among all players and tied for most among rookies — a quarterback hurry and a batted pass.
63,323
Who Dey Nation showed up and showed out for their squad Saturday, with the announced attendance figure totaling 63,323. The crowd was rocking, and the players took notice.
"Cincinnati fans remind me of Georgia (Bulldog) fans," Mims said. "I did not expect there to be that many people out there for a preseason game, but hey, I see they pack it out."
Cincinnati fans will have to wait another week-and-a-half or so until they can return to Paycor, as the Bengals go on the road to play the Chicago Bears Saturday before coming home to host the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football.
