Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-1
38
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 encounter, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 38-37. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to bolster their playoff hopes, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 302 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving put up a strong fight with 118 rushing yards, and Ted Hurst III had a spectacular day receiving, racking up 175 yards and keeping Tampa Bay in contention throughout the game. Defensively, the Steelers were led by Donte Kent, who made four total tackles, but it was their ability to hold the Buccaneers to key stops that proved pivotal. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Rodgers connected with a crucial touchdown pass, shifting the momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. Despite the Buccaneers' efforts, including a sack from Rueben Bain Jr. and an interception by Tykee Smith, it was the Steelers who celebrated a hard-fought victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB231670%30241133.6
Baker MayfieldQB261454%26331111.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB161187.4271240
Baker MayfieldQB6345.741220
Jaylen WarrenHB2157.560160
Trey BensonHB199.02090
Aaron RodgersQB231.52040
Michael PittmanTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Ted Hurst IIIWR617529.2892640
Germie BernardWR38628.7440500
Trey BensonHB48120.3471610
Michael PittmanTE45614.0243240
Roman WilsonWR25025.0310260
Bucky IrvingHB44110.3321200
Emeka EgbukaWR33913.0140200
DK MetcalfWR3299.780110
Cade OttonTE188.01080
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK11529
Chase McLaughlinK11457