Steelers, Bucs Face Off in High-Stakes Showdown

Sunday's Week 6 slate features a promising contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers enter the game with momentum after a significant upset victory over the Cowboys, where Bucky Irving achieved a career-high 165 rushing yards and the defense forced three turnovers.

The Steelers are also riding high following a decisive win against the Colts. Running back Jaylen Warren was the standout performer, achieving a rare feat with both a 50-yard touchdown run and an 80-yard touchdown reception in the same game. This matchup will be broadcast on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+ starting at 1 p.m. ET from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

For the Buccaneers, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is slated for his third career start at quarterback as Baker Mayfield continues to recover. Daniels has shown poise, completing over 70% of his passes in his previous starts and effectively utilizing his mobility.

A key focus will be Pittsburgh's running game, led by Warren, against Tampa Bay's top-ranked run defense, which has allowed the fewest rushing yards and touchdowns in the league. The Steelers, despite receiving challenges, saw other players like Germie Bernard and tight end Pat Freiermuth step up.

Adding an interesting dynamic, former Steelers special teams coach Danny Smith is now with the Buccaneers and may look to exploit Pittsburgh's special teams' vulnerabilities. Despite past reliability, Steelers kicker Chris Boswell has already missed three field goals this season.

Defensively, the Steelers are expected to apply significant pressure on Daniels, a strategy that historically proved effective against rookie quarterbacks under their former coach. With a deep outside linebacker corps, Pittsburgh aims to disrupt Tampa Bay's offense and secure another victory. The predicted score is Steelers 19, Buccaneers 13.