Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-4
7
FINAL
30
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cruised to a 30-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing their position in the playoff hunt. With this win, the Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess while handing the Steelers a tough loss on the road.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns, effectively controlling the game from the pocket. Emeka Egbuka emerged as his favorite target, racking up 78 receiving yards, while Bucky Irving contributed a solid 66 rushing yards to keep the Steelers' defense on its heels. The Buccaneers' offensive balance proved crucial in securing the commanding win.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were effective in limiting the Steelers' scoring opportunities, with key contributions from Rueben Bain Jr., who recorded a sack, and Tykee Smith, who snagged an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Smith's interception led to a quick touchdown, swinging momentum firmly in favor of Tampa Bay. The Steelers struggled to recover from that pivotal moment, ultimately sealing their fate in this lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 215 | 3 | 0 | 140.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 132 | 1 | 3 | 63.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 39 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |

