Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, October 18, at 1 PM. It's a Week 6 matchup that comes at a bit of a crossroads for both teams.

The Bucs are riding their first win of 2026, a 24-16 victory in Dallas. That one was built on the ground, with 241 rushing yards and a 3-0 turnover advantage. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels earned his first NFL win starting in place of an injured Baker Mayfield, and running back Bucky Irving put up a career-high 165 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers, sitting at 2-2, are coming off a 27-24 loss at Cleveland. Through four weeks, Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 999 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions, while edge rusher T.J. Watt has recorded 4.5 sacks.

There's a bit of history to keep in mind here. The two teams have met 12 times, and Pittsburgh holds a 10-2 edge in the series. The most recent meeting was in 2022, when the Bucs lost 20-18. This is also the first time Tampa Bay's defense has faced Rodgers since he left Green Bay in 2023. They've played him seven times, playoffs included, and have come out on top four of those, including the 2020 NFC Championship Game.

So, the Bucs are coming off their first win with a rookie under center and a hot running game, while the Steelers are looking to bounce back from a close loss. It kicks off at 1 PM at Raymond James Stadium.