Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-4
21
FINAL
26
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 26-21. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff positions, making this victory crucial for the Buccaneers as they continue to build momentum in the season.
Tampa Bay's offense was powered by a strong performance from Bucky Irving, who rushed for 89 yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Steelers' defense on their toes. Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers showcased his arm strength with 342 passing yards and two touchdown passes, connecting frequently with standout receiver Germie Bernard, who racked up 134 receiving yards. However, it wasn't enough to secure the win as the Buccaneers made key plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, Tykee Smith played a pivotal role for the Buccaneers, leading the team with four tackles and snagging an interception that turned the momentum in Tampa Bay's favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Smith's interception stifled a Steelers drive, allowing the Buccaneers to control the clock and seal the victory. Meanwhile, Jalen Ramsey's sack for Pittsburgh showcased their defensive efforts, but ultimately, the Buccaneers' defense held strong at critical moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 54 | 26 | 342 | 2 | 3 | 57.7 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 19 | 7 | 154 | 1 | 3 | 44.5 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 134 | 33.5 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Roberts | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |

