Pittsburgh
Steelers
14-6
42
FINAL
49
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
16-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Super Bowl showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 49-42, claiming the championship title for the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was Tampa Bay who emerged victorious in a contest that will be remembered for its offensive fireworks.
Jayden Daniels of the Steelers showcased an impressive performance, throwing for 353 yards and five touchdowns, but it was De'Von Achane of the Buccaneers who stole the spotlight with a staggering 213 rushing yards, complementing the explosive offensive display. Marvin Harrison Jr. also shone for Pittsburgh with 188 receiving yards, contributing significantly to their scoring efforts.
The defensive efforts played a crucial role in determining the outcome, with Payton Wilson's interception providing a key moment for Tampa Bay. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Buccaneers' defense stepped up, stifling the Steelers' final drive and sealing the victory. Joey Porter led Pittsburgh's defense with five total tackles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the relentless Buccaneers' attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 31 | 16 | 353 | 5 | 1 | 118.6 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 15 | 11 | 209 | 4 | 0 | 154.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 28 | 213 | 7.6 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 188 | 37.6 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 2 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

