Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
14
FINAL
25
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 26m ago
In a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 25-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams were looking to gain momentum, but it was the Buccaneers who came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess. Tom Brady led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 154 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his veteran poise in critical moments. Ronald Jones II was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 183 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Steelers' defense to keep drives alive. Vance McDonald was the bright spot for Pittsburgh, finishing with 84 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the game in their favor. Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, particularly through Jason Pierre-Paul, who recorded two sacks, putting pressure on the Steelers' offense throughout the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Tampa Bay's defense stifled a Pittsburgh drive, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed the Buccaneers to extend their lead and seize control of the game. Ultimately, it was a combination of offensive execution and timely defensive stops that propelled Tampa Bay to victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Tom BradyQB161169%1542399.4
Ben RoethlisbergerQB211362%1451258.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Ronald Jones IIHB1318314.11011590
James ConnerHB12978.1141570
Diontae JohnsonWR111.02010
Kerrith Whyte JrHB000.0—000
Vance McDonaldTE000.0—000
James WashingtonWR000.0—001
Rob GronkowskiTE000.0—000
JuJu Smith-SchusterWR2-2-1.01000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Vance McDonaldTE88410.5330170
Chris GodwinWR56312.6130230
Mike EvansWR25527.510340
Rob GronkowskiTE4369.092160
Diontae JohnsonWR23115.541171
James WashingtonWR2199.560100
James ConnerHB2115.51060
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ryan SuccopK11225
Bradley PinionP0000
Chris BoswellK0120