Steelers at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 14 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Steelers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Buccaneers 33 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPBaker Mayfield 251 yds passingJaylen Warren 83 yds rushingTy Drayton 161 yds receivingTykee Smith 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 184 · 341Passing yards 95 · 243Rushing yards 89 · 98Completions 13/24 · 14/22Yards per carry 9.9 · 10.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 33-14 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Buccaneers as they seek to solidify their playoff position, while the Steelers continue to grapple with consistency in their campaign.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 251 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Ty Drayton emerged as Mayfield's favorite target, racking up an impressive 161 receiving yards, which was pivotal in stretching the field and creating scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren provided a solid ground game for Pittsburgh, accumulating 83 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Buccaneers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Jacob Parrish led the team with four total tackles, while Ifeatu Melifonwu's interception was a critical turning point that halted a potential Steelers scoring drive. The Buccaneers' ability to stifle the Steelers' offense at crucial moments ultimately paved the way for their convincing win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | ||||||
| Brent PickensQB | 13/24 | 54% | 95 | 1 | 2 | 42.8 |
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 14/22 | 64% | 251 | 1 | 0 | 117.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Nick SingletonHB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 4 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 27 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ty DraytonWR | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 77 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 33 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||
| DeShon ElliottSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante SamuelCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Buccaneers | |||||
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu MelifonwuSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen PappoeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 3 | 46 |
