Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-1
10
FINAL
0
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a fiercely contested Week 6 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 10-0. This victory not only boosts the Steelers' playoff aspirations but also serves as a significant statement as they navigate through the 2026 season.
Pittsburgh's offense was led by Sam Darnold, who threw for 114 yards, while Antonio Gibson added a crucial 35 rushing yards. Pat Freiermuth emerged as the top target, racking up 63 receiving yards and providing key first downs at critical moments. Though the offense wasn't explosive, their ability to manage the game was evident throughout.
Defensively, the Steelers put on a dominant display, with Devin Bush leading the charge with three total tackles and Nahshon Wright contributing with an interception that halted a potential Buccaneers scoring drive. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense tightened up, forcing the Buccaneers to settle for field goals, ultimately allowing the Steelers to maintain control and secure the shutout victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 8 | 4 | 50% | 114 | 0 | 1 | 56.2 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 10 | 4 | 40% | 45 | 0 | 2 | 14.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Dissly | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 8 | 1.3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 46 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 31 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

