Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-1
19
FINAL
3
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers secured a commanding 19-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Steelers not only solidified their position in the playoff race but also showcased their defensive prowess against a struggling Buccaneers offense.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown, while Kyle Monangai contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards. Tyreek Hill was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 90 yards, providing Mahomes with a reliable target throughout the contest. The Steelers' offensive efficiency was key in maintaining control of the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Robert Spillane recording an impressive three interceptions, which proved to be game-changing plays. Harold Landry III added to the pressure with a sack, further complicating Tampa Bay's attempts to establish any rhythm. The turning point came when Spillane's third interception halted a potential scoring drive for the Buccaneers, allowing the Steelers to maintain their lead and dictate the flow of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 16 | 13 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 129.1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 21 | 9 | 105 | 0 | 3 | 19.0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 10 | 76 | 7.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Steele | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jermaine Burton | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 |

