Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-5
17
FINAL
38
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-17 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Buccaneers' position as a formidable contender in the league, while the Steelers will need to regroup as they face mounting challenges in their campaign.
Baker Mayfield was the standout star for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 436 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his precision and ability to exploit the Steelers' secondary. Additionally, Mayfield contributed on the ground with 84 rushing yards, making him a dual threat throughout the game. His connection with the offense proved vital in securing a decisive victory.
Defensively, the Steelers struggled to contain the Buccaneers, but they did have some bright spots. T.J. Watt recorded 1.5 sacks, demonstrating his relentless pursuit of the quarterback, while Patrick Queen made a significant impact with two interceptions. However, the game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Mayfield connected for a quick touchdown after a Steelers turnover, allowing Tampa Bay to seize control and ultimately dictate the pace of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 36 | 28 | 436 | 5 | 2 | 133.5 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 27 | 17 | 261 | 2 | 1 | 104.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 16 | 60 | 3.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 164 | 27.3 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 140 | 46.7 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 |

