Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-4
35
FINAL
0
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-0 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Steelers continue to assert their dominance in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess on the road.
Ty Simpson led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 260 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, proving to be a nightmare for the Buccaneers' secondary. Germie Bernard emerged as his favorite target, racking up 111 receiving yards, while the running game was less prominent with Rico Dowdle managing just 23 rushing yards. The offensive efficiency was key, as the Steelers capitalized on their scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, highlighted by T.J. Watt's two sacks and Kamren Kinchens' interception, which helped stifle any chance of a Buccaneers comeback. The turning point came in the first half, as Kinchens' pick set up a quick touchdown drive that put the Steelers comfortably ahead, leaving Tampa Bay reeling for the remainder of the game. With this commanding victory, Pittsburgh has sent a strong message to the rest of the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Simpson | QB | 14 | 10 | 260 | 5 | 0 | 153.2 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 18 | 6 | 61 | 0 | 3 | 4.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

