Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-0
45
FINAL
42
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a final score of 45-42, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Steelers quarterback Drake Maye was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 391 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. On the other side, the Buccaneers relied heavily on Nick Singleton, who rushed for 111 yards, and Trey Palmer, who delivered a stellar performance with 173 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that ultimately turned the tide in their favor. Cole Bishop led the team with five total tackles, while Abdul Carter added a sack, putting pressure on the Buccaneers' offense. The key moment came when Cam Taylor-Britt intercepted a pass in a critical situation, allowing the Steelers to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 30 | 23 | 391 | 4 | 0 | 157.6 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 22 | 12 | 390 | 3 | 2 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 17 | 61 | 3.6 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 11 | 159 | 14.5 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

