Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-0
31
FINAL
17
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-17 in a crucial Week 6 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for momentum, the Steelers delivered a strong performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Ben Roethlisberger led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns, while Willie Parker added 65 rushing yards to keep the Buccaneers' defense on its toes. Heath Miller was a reliable target, racking up 81 receiving yards that helped sustain drives and put points on the board for the Steelers.
On the defensive side, Joey Porter was a standout performer, recording two sacks that disrupted Tampa Bay's rhythm. Ryan Clark's interception was a pivotal moment, swinging the momentum further in Pittsburgh's favor and ultimately sealing the victory. The Steelers' ability to pressure the quarterback and create turnovers proved to be the difference-maker in this contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 197 | 2 | 1 | 91.1 |
| Chris Simms | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 139 | 1 | 3 | 32.3 |
| Maurice Stovall | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hines Ward | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Parker | HB | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cadillac Williams | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| John Kuhn | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Santonio Holmes | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heath Miller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Alstott | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Miller | TE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 29 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Willie Parker | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 39 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Maurice Stovall | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike Alstott | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Clayton | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Nate Washington | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| John Kuhn | FB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cadillac Williams | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hines Ward | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Santonio Holmes | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Townsend | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Kelly | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Smith | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Rice | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronde Barber | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Phillip Buchanon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Farrior | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Hovan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Allen | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawrence Foote | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Nece | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Polamalu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Phillips | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalvin Pearson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelton Quarles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Strait | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Haggans | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Wyms | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 |
| Jeff Reed | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Chris Gardocki | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Bidwell | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

