Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
39
FINAL
22
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious with a commanding 39-22 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning, but the Steelers proved too much for the Buccaneers to handle.
Drew Allar led the offensive charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 343 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. DK Metcalf was a standout in the passing game, racking up 158 receiving yards, while the ground attack from Tampa Bay saw Bucky Irving put up an impressive 170 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive for stretches.
Defensively, the Steelers made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. T.J. Watt was a force on the defensive line, recording two sacks, while Jalen Ramsey made his presence felt in the secondary with two interceptions. The turning point came when Ramsey's second interception led to a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game and securing Pittsburgh’s decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 24 | 15 | 343 | 3 | 1 | 128.4 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 21 | 11 | 155 | 1 | 5 | 52.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 170 | 14.2 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 67 | 5.2 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | SAM | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 |

