Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-3
13
FINAL
24
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-13 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams eager to secure a crucial win, the Buccaneers rose to the occasion, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the contest.
Baker Mayfield was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading his team’s attack. Jalen McMillan was his favorite target, racking up 107 receiving yards and consistently moving the chains. The Buccaneers' offense executed their game plan flawlessly, capitalizing on key opportunities to keep the Steelers on their heels.
Defensively, Tampa Bay managed to contain the Steelers, limiting their rushing attack and forcing Pittsburgh to rely heavily on the pass. Derrick Harmon was a force for the Steelers, recording an impressive 3.5 sacks, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. The game shifted in the second quarter when Mayfield connected for a touchdown pass that put the Buccaneers ahead, a lead they maintained through a balanced offensive performance and timely defensive stops.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 33 | 18 | 319 | 3 | 0 | 118.1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 29 | 13 | 146 | 1 | 0 | 71.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 12 | 16 | 1.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylen Everette | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 32 |

