In Week 6 of the 2026 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers decisively beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 38-13. This victory solidifies Pittsburgh's strong start to the season, while Tampa Bay struggles to find its footing. The Steelers' offense was firing on all cylinders, overshadowing the Buccaneers on both sides of the ball. Aaron Rodgers led the charge for the Steelers with a commanding performance, throwing for 255 yards and four touchdowns. Rico Dowdle provided a relentless ground attack, amassing 147 rushing yards to keep Tampa Bay's defense on their heels. Wide receiver Germie Bernard was a key target through the air, racking up 119 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains for Pittsburgh. Defensively, the Steelers were equally impressive, with Patrick Queen leading the team in tackles, totaling 11. Alex Highsmith was a disruptive force, notching 3.5 sacks and putting constant pressure on the Buccaneers' quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Highsmith's back-to-back sacks thwarted a promising Buccaneers drive, allowing Pittsburgh to seize control of the game and never look back.