Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-0
55
FINAL
14
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 55-14 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies the Steelers' position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive firepower and tactical prowess against a struggling Buccaneers squad.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 352 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating his elite form. Wide receiver Roman Wilson was a standout target, racking up 187 receiving yards, making crucial catches that propelled the Steelers' offense. The combination of Rodgers' precision and Wilson's playmaking created a relentless attack that the Buccaneers simply couldn’t contain.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Robert Spears-Jennings standing out by snagging two interceptions, disrupting Tampa Bay's offensive rhythm. Nick Herbig added to the pressure with a sack, while DeShon Elliott anchored the defense with three total tackles. The turning point came early in the second half when Pittsburgh's defense intercepted a pass, leading to a quick touchdown and effectively sealing the game’s outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 12 | 8 | 352 | 6 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 35 | 11 | 183 | 2 | 3 | 33.3 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 187 | 46.8 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 57 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

