Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
16
FINAL
34
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 26d ago
In a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-16 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Buccaneers solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Steelers struggle to find consistency as the season progresses. Bucky Irving was the standout star for Tampa Bay, bolstering their offense with a remarkable 131 rushing yards, making him a key contributor to their scoring. Jalen McMillan also made his mark as the top receiver, collecting 77 yards through the air, while Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers with 177 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Buccaneers' explosive attack. Defensively, the Steelers had some notable individual efforts, particularly from Joey Porter, who recorded eight total tackles and two interceptions. However, it was Tampa Bay's relentless offense that turned the tide, with a pivotal moment coming when they scored two unanswered touchdowns in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach for Pittsburgh. The Buccaneers' ability to capitalize on their opportunities proved decisive in this matchup.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB341544%1771430.7
Baker MayfieldQB301963%1731262.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB261315.0412290
Kenny GainwellHB9232.6—071
Rico DowdleHB5163.271120
Baker MayfieldQB2157.51090
Aaron RodgersQB188.0—080
Jaylen WarrenHB980.93050
Sean TuckerHB263.0—030
Cade OttonTE111.0—110
Kameron JohnsonWR000.0—000
Theo JohnsonTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jalen McMillanWR57715.490250
DK MetcalfWR44912.3160150
Germie BernardWR24723.5291390
Rico DowdleHB24120.5170360
Chris Godwin JrWR33110.360120
Emeka EgbukaWR3258.370130
Theo JohnsonTE4246.091140
Cade OttonTE11111.040110
Michael PittmanWR2115.55080
Will DisslyFB11010.050100
Pat FreiermuthTE294.5—070
Jaylen WarrenHB177.07070
Bucky IrvingHB351.72030
Roman WilsonWR133.0—030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK12148
Chase McLaughlinK23450