Bucs face Steelers in Week 6 as Mayfield out and McCarthy injured
In Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play the Pittsburgh Steelers; Baker Mayfield is out, rookie Jalon Daniels starts, and Steelers coach Mike McCarthy is injured.
Key points
- Baker Mayfield is ruled out with a finger injury, leaving rookie Jalon Daniels as the Buccaneers’ starting quarterback.
- Pittsburgh safety Jalen Ramsey sacks Daniels for 15 yards on the opening drive.
- Wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a 12‑yard pass for the Steelers.
- Head coach Mike McCarthy is injured and limps after entering the injury tent at halftime.
- Pittsburgh’s defensive line records 4.5 sacks by TJ Watt, 3.0 by Alex Highsmith, and 1.0 each by Cam Heyward and Payton Wilson.
In Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Baker Mayfield has been ruled out for the Buccaneers because of a finger injury, leaving undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels as the starter at quarterback.
During the game, Pittsburgh safety Jalen Ramsey recorded a 15‑yard sack on Daniels on the opening drive.
Wide receiver DK Metcalf contributed a 12‑yard reception for the Steelers.
At halftime, Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy entered the injury tent, later reported to be limping.
The Steelers also lost a cornerback on a punt return during the matchup.
Pittsburgh’s defensive line featured TJ Watt (4.5 sacks), Alex Highsmith (3.0 sacks), Cam Heyward (1.0 sack, 17 tackles) and Payton Wilson (1.0 sack, 44 tackles).
Your questions, answered
Who is starting quarterback for the Buccaneers in Week 6?
Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie, starts at quarterback for the Buccaneers.
What injury did Mike McCarthy sustain?
Mike McCarthy entered the injury tent at halftime and was later reported to be limping.
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