Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
48
FINAL
7
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a resounding 48-7 victory in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This impressive win solidifies the Steelers' position as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their depth and talent as they continue their push for playoff contention.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Justin Fields, who threw for 279 yards and an astonishing five touchdown passes. His connection with wide receiver DK Metcalf, who tallied 81 receiving yards, proved to be a game-changer. Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground with 71 rushing yards, helping to establish a well-rounded offensive attack.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with standout performances from Jalen Ramsey and Cam Heyward. Ramsey not only recorded five total tackles but also snagged an interception, while Heyward dominated the line of scrimmage with three sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Heyward's pressure led to a critical turnover, allowing the Steelers to capitalize and extend their lead, effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 25 | 16 | 279 | 5 | 2 | 108.1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 33 | 15 | 226 | 1 | 4 | 39.0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chris Garwood | TE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 19 | 71 | 3.7 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Chris Garwood | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Heyward | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Weeks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

