Steelers to face Buccaneers in Week 6 Sunday game
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Tampa Bay to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, a matchup that could boost Pittsburgh’s standing in the AFC North.
Key points
- Steelers enter the game 3‑2 after a 34‑22 win over the Colts.
- Buccaneers will start rookie Jalon Daniels; Baker Mayfield is out with a thumb injury.
- Both teams miss key players: Steelers lose DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek; Buccaneers miss Antoine Winfield Jr. (safety).
Steelers vs. Buccaneers scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
The Pittsburgh Steelers traveled to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, a Week 6 matchup that began at 1 p.m. ET and was televised on CBS with on‑demand streaming available.
Coming off a 34‑22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh entered the game with a 3‑2 record and the opportunity to improve to 4‑2. The win over the Colts elevated the Steelers to within one game of the first‑place Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North.
Both clubs entered the contest with notable absences. The Buccaneers were without safety Antoine Winfield Jr., while starting quarterback Baker Mayfield remained sidelined with a dislocated thumb sustained in Week 3. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, who completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards in the Buccaneers’ 24‑16 win over the Dallas Cowboys, was slated to start.
Pittsburgh’s road record stood at 0‑2, and the team faced injuries at wide receiver: DK Metcalf was listed as questionable with an illness, and Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek were ruled out. Tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington were expected to see increased targets.
The Buccaneers aimed to build on their first season victory, while the Steelers sought to add another win and strengthen their position in the AFC North.
Your questions, answered
What is the date and time of the Steelers vs. Buccaneers game?
The game is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
Who is starting quarterback for the Buccaneers?
Rookie Jalon Daniels will start after Baker Mayfield’s thumb injury.
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