Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-2
17
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 23d ago
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a decisive 37-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 of the 2026 season, further solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The stakes were high as both teams looked to gain momentum heading into the latter half of the season, but it was the Buccaneers who emerged victorious with a commanding performance. Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns and keeping the chains moving with precision passes. Kenny Gainwell provided a solid ground game, contributing 72 rushing yards, while Bryce Lance shined in the receiving department, racking up an impressive 128 yards. Drew Allar of the Steelers put up a commendable fight with 254 passing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with Tampa Bay's offensive onslaught. Defensively, the Buccaneers made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Josiah Trotter's interception was a key turning point, halting a potential Steelers drive and allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead. Rueben Bain Jr. added pressure on Allar with a sack, while T.J. Watt's seven tackles highlighted the Steelers' effort, though it ultimately fell short against a well-rounded Buccaneers squad.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Drew AllarQB401948%2542353.5
Baker MayfieldQB312065%2082191.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kenny GainwellHB15724.8242240
Bucky IrvingHB12524.3280260
Baker MayfieldQB3196.3—070
Eli HeidenreichHB5153.0—080
Jaylen WarrenHB5142.8—070
Drew AllarQB3113.7—060
Sean TuckerHB492.3—080
Ko KieftTE273.5—040
Germie BernardWR155.0—050
Rico DowdleHB111.0—010
Bryce LanceWR000.0—000
Oscar DelpTE000.0—000
DK MetcalfWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Bryce LanceWR512825.61031922
DK MetcalfWR512224.4702450
Roman WilsonWR68113.5120240
Emeka EgbukaWR8658.1111211
Germie BernardWR4317.8110120
Jaylen WarrenHB3113.713050
Ko KieftTE3103.37080
Pat FreiermuthTE199.0—090
Kenny GainwellHB252.56040
Bucky IrvingHB100.02000
Oscar DelpTE100.01000
Darnell WashingtonTE000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chase McLaughlinK33451
Chris BoswellK11248