Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
21
FINAL
56
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 56-21 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. The Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the playoff race with this impressive victory.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for a staggering 475 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite quarterbacking skills. Jordan Watkins was a standout receiver, racking up an incredible 295 receiving yards, making him a key target throughout the game. Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 53 rushing yards, adding another dimension to the Buccaneers' offensive attack.
The Steelers' defense struggled to contain the explosive Buccaneers, with T.J. Watt recording the only sack for Pittsburgh. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Mayfield connected with Watkins for a 75-yard touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Tampa Bay. Despite DeShon Elliott’s five tackles for the Steelers, the defense was unable to mount a sufficient response to the relentless Buccaneers' offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 22 | 81% | 475 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 157 | 2 | 0 | 118.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 19 | 52 | 2.7 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Watkins | WR | 9 | 295 | 32.8 | 83 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 16 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 64 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 25 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

