The Pittsburgh Steelers needed extra time to survive in Tampa, beating the Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime on Sunday to move to 4-2 on the 2026 NFL season.
Pittsburgh trailed for much of the afternoon before storming back in the fourth quarter and finishing the job in overtime, while Tampa Bay fell to 1-5 in a game that felt winnable for the home team.
Fourth-Quarter Comeback Forces Overtime
The Steelers were down entering the final quarter but exploded for 16 fourth-quarter points to erase the deficit, then punched in the game-winner in overtime to stun the Raymond James Stadium crowd.
Pittsburgh outgained Tampa Bay 300 total yards to 224, and the offensive line took over late, opening the lanes that fueled the comeback. The Steelers’ resilience on the road was the story of the day.
Buccaneers Let One Slip Away
For three quarters, this looked like Tampa Bay’s day. The Buccaneers controlled the tempo and held a lead that had the home fans believing a second win was coming.
But the offense stalled when it mattered most, managing only field goals in the second half. At 1-5, Tampa Bay is running out of time to save its season, and the close losses are starting to pile up.
AFC North Race Heats Up
The win keeps Pittsburgh at 4-2 and firmly in the AFC North hunt, where Cleveland’s gritty 13-10 win over Baltimore forced a three-way tie for the division lead.
The Steelers now head to Paris for a Week 7 international showdown with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday morning. A win there would keep Pittsburgh rolling — and keep the pressure on in one of the league’s tightest division races.
