Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-1
15
FINAL
28
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-15 in a crucial Week 6 matchup, solidifying their position as a contender in the league. Both teams entered the game looking to build momentum, but it was the Buccaneers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers with a strong performance, throwing for 253 yards and two touchdowns, while DK Metcalf shone as his top target, racking up 113 receiving yards. However, it was Bucky Irving for the Buccaneers who made his mark on the ground, rushing for 72 yards and helping to control the tempo of the game. The Buccaneers’ offense demonstrated balance and efficiency, allowing them to maintain a lead throughout.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Al-Quadin Muhammad’s sack that halted a promising Steelers drive. While the Steelers managed to secure an interception from Jamel Dean, they struggled to consistently pressure the Buccaneers' offense. The turning point came midway through the second half when Tampa Bay extended their lead with a crucial touchdown, leaving Pittsburgh to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 253 | 2 | 2 | 78.4 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 26 | 19 | 73% | 215 | 2 | 3 | 83.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 5 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 113 | 37.7 | 46 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 50 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 43 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 24 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Nelson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

