Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-1
41
FINAL
21
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a convincing 41-21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams aiming to improve their standings, the Steelers showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience throughout the game.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his veteran poise under pressure. Michael Pittman was a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 143 yards, while Jaylen Warren contributed significantly on the ground with 66 rushing yards. The Steelers' offense was firing on all cylinders, making it difficult for the Buccaneers to keep pace.
Defensively, the Steelers were just as dominant. Asante Samuel Jr. anchored the defense with three total tackles, while Derrick Harmon added a sack to disrupt the Buccaneers' rhythm. The game-changing moment came when T.J. Watt intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor and sealing the victory for the Steelers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 19 | 9 | 241 | 3 | 0 | 133.2 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 24 | 13 | 208 | 0 | 2 | 48.6 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Payne Durham | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

