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When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, they will be chasing their first two-game winning streak of the 2026 campaign. Pittsburgh enters the matchup following a 34-22 triumph over the Indianapolis Colts, a game in which Jaylen Warren amassed nearly 200 total yards. Warren will look to replicate that standout performance in Week 6.
Tampa Bay, meanwhile, began the year with four consecutive losses but broke through with a victory over the Dallas Cowboys last week. The Buccaneers will once again be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield, who continues to recover from a thumb injury.
Game Details and How to Watch
The Steelers and Buccaneers are set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The game will be broadcast on CBS and can be streamed via DIRECTV, Fubo, and Paramount+. DIRECTV offers a free trial with access to NFL, MLB, and other sports channels including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network.
For Pittsburgh, wide receiver DK Metcalf (illness) and tight end Pat Freiermuth (calf) were late additions to the injury report but are expected to play after being omitted from the inactive list.
Steelers 2026 Schedule
- Week 1: Sept. 13 vs. Falcons, W 20-13
- Week 2: Sept. 20 at Patriots, L 20-3
- Week 3: Sept. 27 vs. Bengals, W 30-27
- Week 4: Oct. 1 at Browns, L 27-24
- Week 5: Oct. 11 vs. Colts, W 34-22
- Week 6: Oct. 18 at Buccaneers, 1 p.m. ET
- Week 7: Oct. 25 vs. Saints (Paris), 9:30 a.m. ET
- Week 8: Nov. 1 vs. Browns, 1 p.m. ET
- Week 9: BYE
- Week 10: Nov. 15 at Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
- Week 11: Nov. 22 at Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 12: Nov. 27 vs. Broncos, 3 p.m. ET
- Week 13: Dec. 6 vs. Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
- Week 14: Dec. 14 at Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 15: Dec. 20 vs. Ravens, 1 p.m. ET
- Week 16: TBD vs. Panthers, TBD
- Week 17: Jan. 3 at Titans, 1 p.m. ET
- Week 18: TBD at Ravens, TBD
Key Analysis
The Steelers have shown inconsistency through five weeks, alternating wins and losses. A victory in Tampa would mark their first streak of the season and provide momentum heading into a challenging stretch. The Buccaneers, despite their 1-4 record, demonstrated resilience by defeating the Cowboys without Mayfield. Pittsburgh's defense will need to contain a Tampa Bay offense that found a rhythm last week, while the Steelers' offense must sustain drives and protect the football. With both teams dealing with injuries, depth and execution will be critical factors in determining the outcome.
Originally reported by yahoo.