Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
44
FINAL
35
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 26d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers outlasted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 44-35. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess. Steelers quarterback Sam Darnold led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for four touchdowns while spreading the ball effectively across his receiving corps. The standout of the day was DK Metcalf, who racked up an astonishing 282 receiving yards, making several key catches that kept the Buccaneers' defense on their heels. Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield also had a strong showing, tossing for 408 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Steelers' offensive onslaught. Defensively, Pittsburgh was anchored by Joey Porter, who not only recorded ten tackles but also snagged an interception, adding to the teamโ€™s momentum. T.J. Watt contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks, disrupting Tampa Bay's rhythm at crucial moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Porterโ€™s interception shifted the tide, allowing the Steelers to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Baker MayfieldQB382940843112.6
Sam DarnoldQB18930841112.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB12312.61130
Bucky IrvingHB3186.01100
Baker MayfieldQB294.50110
Ted Hurst IIIWR000.0000
Emeka EgbukaWR000.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR628247.04741
Ted Hurst IIIWR1012012.02260
Bucky IrvingHB89511.90150
Tez JohnsonWR48521.31280
Emeka EgbukaWR57414.81250
Cade OttonTE23417.00240
Rico DowdleHB11313.00130
Michael PittmanWR11010.00100
Pat FreiermuthTE133.0030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK11545
Chase McLaughlinK0050