Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-5
25
FINAL
31
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 44d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25, solidifying their place in the playoff conversation. With both teams looking to gain momentum as the season progresses, this victory was crucial for Tampa Bay as they continue their push for postseason contention. Bucky Irving was the standout performer for the Buccaneers, tearing through the Steelers' defense for an impressive 177 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers showcased his skills with 268 passing yards and a touchdown, connecting effectively with DK Metcalf, who racked up 115 receiving yards. Despite Rodgers' efforts, the Steelers struggled to keep pace with Tampa Bay's offensive firepower. Defensively, the game was highlighted by Josiah Trotter's solid performance for the Buccaneers, leading his team with four total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Buccaneers' defense stiffened, forcing a critical turnover that allowed them to maintain their lead. T.J. Watt made his presence felt for Pittsburgh with two sacks, but it was Tampa Bay's ability to capitalize on key plays that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB321959%2681457.2
Baker MayfieldQB151067%931366.1
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB1317713.6241650
Rico DowdleHB151218.1201430
Jaylen WarrenHB351.73060
Kaden WetjenWR000.0—000
Germie BernardWR000.0—000
Emeka EgbukaWR000.0—000
Aaron RodgersQB000.0—001
DK MetcalfWR000.0—000
Chris Godwin JrWR000.0—000
Jonnu SmithTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR811514.4120340
Germie BernardWR59819.6240250
Jonnu SmithTE34113.7230240
Pat FreiermuthTE33210.7110111
Rico DowdleHB3237.7161100
Emeka EgbukaWR3196.361150
Bucky IrvingHB11717.070170
Chris Godwin JrWR3165.3120150
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK11232
Chase McLaughlinK11430