Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
12
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 27-12, reinforcing their position in the playoff race. The Buccaneers demonstrated their dominance, controlling the game from start to finish and leaving the Steelers in search of answers.
On the offensive side, Rico Dowdle led the Buccaneers' ground attack with 70 rushing yards, effectively setting the tone for the team's balanced offensive performance. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence of the Steelers threw for 211 yards and connected for one touchdown, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback. Drake London was the standout receiver for Pittsburgh, racking up 78 yards, but the offense struggled to find consistency throughout the game.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were anchored by Azeez Al-Shaair, who recorded eight total tackles, ensuring that Pittsburgh's offensive efforts were consistently stymied. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Buccaneers forced a key turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. With a solid defensive performance and effective offensive execution, Tampa Bay showcased their potential as serious contenders this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 31 | 18 | 211 | 1 | 0 | 89.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 31 | 22 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 85.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 21 | 70 | 3.3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 14 | 51 | 3.6 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 45 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 34 |

