Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-5
12
FINAL
52
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 52-12 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. The Buccaneers, looking to solidify their playoff positioning, made a statement with this decisive victory, showcasing their offensive firepower throughout the game.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be virtually unstoppable. His connection with receiver Ted Hurst III, who racked up 135 receiving yards, was a significant factor in the Buccaneers' offensive dominance. Additionally, Bucky Irving added to the onslaught with 136 rushing yards, keeping the Steelers' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were effective in limiting the Steelers' scoring opportunities, highlighted by Jacob Parrish's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. While the Steelers' Jaquan Brisker made six tackles, it was clear that Tampa Bay's relentless pressure and opportunistic playmaking were pivotal in this lopsided affair. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Mayfield connected with Hurst for a 70-yard touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 29 | 25 | 369 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 28 | 16 | 227 | 1 | 1 | 80.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 136 | 7.6 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Anthony Nelson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hayes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 22 |

