Buccaneers face Steelers in Week 6 after long losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6 of the NFL season. This matchup provides Tampa Bay an opportunity to snap a troubling streak, having won only twice in their 12 meetings with the Steelers since the series began in 1976. The Buccaneers' last victory against Pittsburgh came in 2014. After a recent win over the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay holds a 1-4 record, while Pittsburgh is at 3-2 following a win against Indianapolis. With Baker Mayfield unable to play due to a thumb injury, rookie Jalon Daniels will lead the Buccaneers' offense against a seasoned Steelers defense featuring T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward.
- •Buccaneers lead series 2-10 against Steelers.
- •Tampa Bay won last matchup in 2014.
- •Bucs are 1-4 entering Week 6.
- •Steelers sit at 3-2 after recent victory.
- •Jalon Daniels starts at quarterback for Tampa Bay.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers look to end troubling history against Steelers
"The Buccaneers have won just twice in 12 meetings against the Steelers and haven't beaten Pittsburgh since 2014. Can Tampa Bay change that in Week 6?
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