- Q1 7:51FGTBChase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal0–3
- Q2 14:52TDTBEmeka Egbuka 2 Yd pass from Jalon Daniels (Chase McLaughlin Kick)0–10
- Q2 4:08FGTBChase McLaughlin 47 Yd Field Goal0–13
- Q2 0:00FGPITChris Boswell 52 Yd Field Goal3–13
- Q3 5:02FGTBChase McLaughlin 33 Yd Field Goal3–16
- Q4 13:48TDPITDarnell Washington 5 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)10–16
- Q4 8:08FGPITChris Boswell 39 Yd Field Goal13–16
- Q4 1:55FGPITChris Boswell 58 Yd Field Goal16–16
- Q4 1:21FGPITChris Boswell 20 Yd Field Goal19–16
- Q4 0:08FGTBChase McLaughlin 53 Yd Field Goal19–19
- OT 3:15TDPITGermie Bernard 6 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)26–19
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 2026-10-18 Game Analysis
Final/OT · Sun
ESPN game file
Recap
On October 18, 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime at Raymond James Stadium. Germie Bernard caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers with 3:15 left in the extra period.
Pittsburgh drove 70 yards over 12 plays on that possession. Jalen Ramsey then sacked Jalon Daniels on fourth-and-8 with 1:06 remaining to end Tampa Bay's response.
The Steelers had needed a fourth-quarter comeback to reach overtime. Chris Boswell kicked a 58-yard field goal to tie the game at 16-16 with 1:58 left.
Jamel Dean's interception return then set up Boswell's go-ahead 20-yard kick. Chase McLaughlin answered from 53 yards with 8 seconds remaining in regulation, making the score 19-19.
Rodgers finished with 253 passing yards and 2 touchdown passes. Pittsburgh improved to 4-2 through its first road victory and second consecutive win. Tampa Bay fell to 1-5 despite forcing the Steelers to play an extra period.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 17 |
| Total yards | 300 | 224 |
| Net passing yards | 211 | 122 |
| Rushing yards | 89 | 102 |
| Yards per play | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-15 | 6-19 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Red-zone conversions | 2-4 | 1-2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 5-62 | 4-38 |
| Time of possession | 38:36 | 31:24 |
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers — NFL Game Analysis
Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–19 in overtime, a 7-point margin. Pittsburgh Steelers led in total offense, 300 to 224. Tampa Bay Buccaneers led in rushing yards, 102 to 89. Pittsburgh Steelers committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 2. Pittsburgh Steelers converted 5 of 15 third downs; Tampa Bay Buccaneers converted 6 of 19.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Passing
- #8Aaron Rodgers
Rushing
- #30Jaylen Warren
- #13Rico Dowdle
- #8Aaron Rodgers
Receiving
- #4DK Metcalf
- #17Germie Bernard
- #30Jaylen Warren
- #80Darnell Washington
- #88Pat Freiermuth
- #13Rico Dowdle
Defense
- #41Payton Wilson
- #5Jalen Ramsey
- #3Jaquan Brisker
- #51Nick Herbig
- #22Asante Samuel Jr.
- #35Jamel Dean
- #95Keeanu Benton
- #23Daylen Everette
- #97Cameron Heyward
- #6Patrick Queen
- #33Jack Sawyer
- #94Yahya Black
- #56Alex Highsmith
- #90T.J. Watt
- #69Sebastian Joseph-Day
- #28Robert Spears-Jennings
- #9Chris Boswell
- #21Travis Homer
- #67Brock Hoffman
- #40Doneiko Slaughter
- #87Brandon Smith
- #31Lew Nichols
- #44Carson Bruener
- #96Gabriel Rubio
- #37Riley Nowakowski
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Passing
- #10Jalon Daniels
Rushing
- #7Bucky Irving
- #10Jalon Daniels
- #1Kenny Gainwell
Receiving
- #2Emeka Egbuka
- #17Ted Hurst III
- #14Chris Godwin Jr.
- #84Bauer Sharp
- #1Kenny Gainwell
- #15Tez Johnson
- #88Cade Otton
- #7Bucky Irving
- #10Jalon Daniels
Defense
- #45Josiah Trotter
- #27Zyon McCollum
- #23Tykee Smith
- #22Keionte Scott
- #51David Walker
- #25Jacob Parrish
- #0Yaya Diaby
- #3Rueben Bain Jr.
- #52Christian Rozeboom
- #5Ifeatu Melifonwu
- #34Alex Anzalone
- #50Vita Vea
- #91A'Shawn Robinson
- #29Miles Killebrew
- #38Kevin Knowles
- #95Elijah Roberts
- #19Kameron Johnson
- #97Al-Quadin Muhammad
- #41Ko Kieft
- #10Jalon Daniels
- #92Elijah Simmons
- #98Anthony Nelson