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The rest was so-so.Fitzpatrick completed his first series with a 6-yard touchdown run before the Cincinnati Bengals pulled away to a 23-12 victory over the Buccaneers on Friday night.The 34-year-old quarterback signed a one-year deal for a chance to back up Jameis Winston uce AriansBuccaneers sign 5th overall selection LB Devin WhiteNdamukong Suh practices with Buccaneers for first time, dons customary No. 93 jerseyNdamukong Suh agrees to terms with Bucs, replaces 6-time Pro Bowler Gerald McCoyBuccaneers release 6-time Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy after nine seasons“It’s nice to get into a game situation just figuring out how they set the tempo and pace,” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s something I’ve had to work on.”Ryan Griffin — Tampa Bay’s third-string quarterback the past two seasons — left in the fourth quarter after someone landed on his passing shoulder. There was no estimate how long he’ll be sidelined.“It’s all a process now,” said Griffin, who was 4 of 9 for 57 yards. “I haven’t been hurt before, so we’ll see how it goes.”Tampa Bay opened the game with a 14-play, 92-yard drive Shareef Miller Jersey , but had to settle for a field goal after Adam “Pacman” Jones broke up a pair of Winston’s passes in the end zone. Jones is suspended by the NFL for the season opener because of his offseason arrest.Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was on the sideline after missing a practice last week because of a knee problem.Andy Dalton had his full complement of receivers — A.J. Green and tight end Tyler Eifert have returned from significant injuries last season — a om 45 yards on his only chance.The Bengals’ kickers were perfect. Randy Bullock made field goals of 54 and 49 yards and his extra-point try. Jake Elliott, who was drafted in the fifth round, connected from 45 yards and also made an extra point.“W kle) sat out. RB Russell Hansbrough left in the fourth quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.Bengals: RB Giovani Bernard was held out along with first-round pick WR John Ross, who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Bernard has fully practiced in camp while recovering from ACL surgery midw of attempted tackles. He’s competing with Jeremy Hill f acks last season and ranked 25th in rushing.“If you watch him in the pl e Mayock said, via Michael Gehlken of the . “Derek Carr got better. Antonio Brown got better. The whole team got better.”