Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
44
FINAL
35
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn 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 teamโs 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 Porterโs interception shifted the tide, allowing the Steelers to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 38 | 29 | 408 | 4 | 3 | 112.6 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 18 | 9 | 308 | 4 | 1 | 112.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 31 | 2.6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 282 | 47.0 | 4 | 74 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 10 | 120 | 12.0 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Rozeboom | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

