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Steelers fans can vote for rookie Germie Bernard as FedEx Air & Ground player of the week
Rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard earns a FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week nomination after a standout Week 6 game versus Tampa Bay, where he recorded 11 catches for 87 yards and a game‑winning touchdown—setting a Steelers rookie record. His nomination puts him alongside AFC candidates Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud, and fans can now vote for him. The accolade highlights Bernard’s expanding role in Pittsburgh’s offense as the team pushes forward in the AFC North.
Jalen Ramsey is the glue to the Steelers’ defense
Jalen Ramsey proves the Steelers' defensive linchpin, posting a career‑highlight game with 10 tackles, four tackles for loss, and a game‑sealing sack in overtime to beat the Buccaneers 26‑19 – all while playing with a broken wrist. His versatility earns him the STAR role, tying for the league lead in run stops among cornerbacks and ranking second in sacks. Meanwhile, Jamel Dean shatters a franchise record with six pass breakups against Tampa Bay, helping Pittsburgh sit atop the AFC North. Special‑teams miscues and emerging talents like Nick Herbig, Yahya Black, and Daylen Everette also shape the Steelers' six‑game outlook.
Steelers news: What to make of the Steelers’ win over the Bucs
The Steelers beat the Buccaneers in overtime to improve to 4‑2 and stay in second place in the AFC North, staying on pace with the Browns. After a sluggish start and defensive lapses that let Jalon Daniels and Tampa Bay move the ball early, Pittsburgh’s offense rallied late and secured the win. Jalen Ramsey shined for the Bucs, but the Steelers’ defense steadied in the final stretch. The article highlights five key takeaways, fan reactions, and related NFL news, emphasizing that the team must avoid slow openings if they want to remain contenders.
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ OT win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Steelers rallied from a sluggish first half to beat the Buccaneers 28‑24 in overtime, moving to 4‑2 on the season. With wide receiver depth depleted, rookie Germie Bernard and veteran DK Metcalf each caught 11 passes, combining for 180 yards and Bernard’s first career TD that clinched the win. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally found rhythm in the second half, while cornerback Jamel Dean, playing against his former team, logged six pass breakups and forced a crucial turnover, highlighting his elite status despite a recent ankle issue. The article breaks down these five key takeaways from the comeback victory.
Germie Bernard sets Steelers record in win over Buccaneers
The Steelers rally from a 16-3 fourth‑quarter hole to beat the Buccaneers 24‑21 in overtime, improving to 4-2 and tying for the division lead. Rookie wideout Germie Bernard sets a franchise rookie record with 11 catches for 87 yards and scores his first career touchdown in the OT winner. His 11 receptions mark the most ever by a Steelers rookie in a single game, and he now ranks second on the team with 24 catches, posting the highest target success rate (53.1%). The comeback propels Pittsburgh back to the top of the AFC North.
Steelers stock report after Week 6 win over Buccaneers
The Steelers improve to 4-2 after an overtime thriller against the Buccaneers on Oct. 18, 2026. Rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard scores his first TD on his 11th catch, while DK Metcalf adds 11 receptions for 93 yards and a clutch third‑down conversion. Cornerback Jamel Dean, playing injured, makes the game’s key interception, and edge rusher Nick Herbig registers two sacks, justifying his recent extension. Defensive back Jalen Ramsey, despite a broken wrist, records two sacks. Coach Mike McCarthy faces criticism for late‑game clock management, and kicker Chris Boswell rebounds from a missed 48‑yard FG with four crucial field goals. Special teams rookie Kaden Wetjen shows promise despite penalties.
Steelers overcome 16-3 deficit, defeat Buccaneers in OT
The Steelers erase a 16-3 fourth-quarter hole to beat the Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime, marking their biggest comeback since 1992 and snapping a winless streak to improve to 4-2. Aaron Rodgers sparks the rally with a TD pass to Darnell Washington, followed by a series of field goals and a game‑tying 58‑yard boot by Chris Boswell. In OT, Rodgers completes a 12‑play drive, highlighted by a 3rd‑and‑13 catch to DK Metcalf, and Germie Bernard scores his first career touchdown. Both Metcalf and Bernard finish with 11 receptions each, while Jalen Ramsey records a crucial sack to seal the win.
Steelers vs. Buccaneers: Alternate game thread
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Steelers making calls for wide receiver trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with a long list of injuries at the wide receiver position. Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson are both on IR, and Ben Skowronek won’t play in Week 6 due to a leg injury. That leaves Pittsburgh with just three healthy receivers who made the 53-man roster. They called up both […]
Steelers vs. Buccaneers: Week 6 game chat
The Steelers take on their second NFC South opponent this season with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST. Both teams are coming off encouraging wins last week, but have wildly different records: Pittsburgh sits at 3-2 while Tampa Bay is 1-4. Steelers-Buccaneers will be broadcast nationally on CBS; […]
Former Steelers RB Cordarrelle Patterson arrested for domestic assault
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson was arrested in Tennessee Saturday morning on a domestic assault charge, TMZ reports. No other details are known at this time. Patterson signed with the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season, re-joining then-offensive coordinator Arthur Smith whom he played under when Smith was the head coach of […]
BTSC Sunday games thread: NFL Week 6
It’s another long NFL Sunday kicking off in London for Week 6. When the Steelers aren’t on, follow along with the rest of the league’s action in this thread here at Behind the Steel Curtain. Here’s every non-Steelers game today: Who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Have anyone in fantasy football? […]
How to watch Steelers vs. Buccaneers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 as they try to get to 4-2 on the season. The Steelers have yet to win back to back games this season, but doing so could result in them being tied for first place in the AFC North should the Cleveland Browns […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Buc the colds
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Not sure what’s going on with our team, but they’re dropping like flies. Maybe they all boarded Flight 180, but DK caused a scene and disembarked before the plane exploded. Now the injury reaper is coming […]
Steelers place WR Roman Wilson on IR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are placing wide receiver Roman Wilson on IR, per Aaron Wilson. By rule, he will miss the team’s next four games. Wilson suffered a finger injury against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. He joins fellow wideout Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. In light of this, the Steelers have elevated Brandon Smith […]
Steelers send scout to Texas to watch Arch Manning
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a scout in attendance for Texas vs. Florida to get an in-person look at Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now. “The Steelers had scouts in attendance in Austin, Texas, as the Texas Longhorns and No. 2 overall prospect, quarterback Arch Manning hosted the Florida Gators, and in Bloomington, Indiana, […]
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth questionable vs. Buccaneers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added Pat Freiermuth to their injury report, team spokesman Burt Lauten said on X. Additionally, Lauten noted that DK Metcalf will play. “The Steelers have added TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) to the injury report and is questionable for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay,” Lauten writes. “Additionally, WR DK Metcalf (illness) has […]
Steelers news: The Steelers offense must execute better on early downs
The Pittsburgh Steelers head into a matchup with Tampa Bay, and all eyes are on the offense amid injuries at wide receiver. Will the offense lean into different personnel groupings? Germie Bernard and Pat Friermuth will see an increased role, but regardless of the options at receiver, the Steelers offense must execute better on early […]
Friday Night Open Thread: Spooky Season
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Steelers may be without DK Metcalf vs. Buccaneers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are already down three wide receivers due to injury, and they may lose another one in Week 6. DK Metcalf has been listed as questionable with an illness, per the team injury report. He did not practice on Friday. This comes after the Steelers lost Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek in Week […]
Steelers-Buccaneers preview: What to expect from Tampa Bay’s offense, defense in Week 6
The 3-2 Steelers will travel to Tampa Bay in Week 6 to take on the Buccaneers, who sit at a disappointing 1-4 but are coming off their lone win of the season thus far — a 24-16 showing against the Cowboys in Week 5. It’s been a rough season for Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles […]
Are Steelers fans coming around to believing in the 2026 team?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but are limping in with the injuries to Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson. The […]
BTSC Thursday Night Football thread: Seahawks at Broncos
It’s a Super Bowl XLVIII rematch and a battle between 3-2 rosters with high expectations to start off the NFL’s Week 6 as the Seahawks take on the Broncos at Mile High. Who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Who do you have in fantasy football? Join the comment section and enjoy […]
UPDATE: Steelers not hosting WR JuJu Smith-Schuster for visit
UPDATE: JuJu Smith-Schuster is in Pittsburgh, but not to visit the Steelers, SI’s Noah Strackbein said in a corrected report late Thursday. You can view the original article below: With an undermanned wide receiver room entering Week 6, the Steelers are checking in on a familiar face. Pittsburgh will be hosting veteran wide receiver JuJu […]
Rico Dowdle full participant in Steelers practice
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle was a full participant in practice for the first time since Week 2 in the team’s Thursday injury report. Dowdle, who suffered a toe injury in Pittsburgh’s early season loss to the Patriots, hasn’t played since, but appears to be set to play in the Steelers’ upcoming Week 6 matchup […]
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