Final/OT
October 18, 2026 β’ Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
NFL PREVIEW β’ October 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) takes on Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5) at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Visiting Side
Record
4-2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Home Side
Record
1-5
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PIT
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 26 |
|
TAM
|
3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:51
Chase McLaughlin 43 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:52
Emeka Egbuka 2 Yd pass from Jalon Daniels (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
Score
4:08
Chase McLaughlin 47 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Chris Boswell 52 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:02
Chase McLaughlin 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
13:48
Darnell Washington 5 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)
Score
8:08
Chris Boswell 39 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:55
Chris Boswell 58 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:21
Chris Boswell 20 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:08
Chase McLaughlin 53 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:15
Germie Bernard 6 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 66%
Pittsburgh Steelers
VS
34%
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Projected Score
PIT 23
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TAM 22
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Pittsburgh Steelers scoring offense has an edge over Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense.
- Pittsburgh Steelers generates significantly more total yardage.
- Pittsburgh Steelers aerial attack exposes Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushing attack has the advantage.
Pittsburgh Steelers
STAT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Tampa Bay Buccaneers plays on familiar turf at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Pittsburgh Steelers Could Win
Pittsburgh Steelers scoring offense has an edge over Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense.
Why Tampa Bay Buccaneers Could Win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Pittsburgh Steelers generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
64,660
Closing Odds
Line: PIT -2.5 | O/U: 37.5
Team Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers Leaders
Drew Allar
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Rico Dowdle
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Germie Bernard
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Leaders
Jalon Daniels
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Kenny Gainwell
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Emeka Egbuka
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Pittsburgh Steelers (39.5%)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (60.5%)
Total Submissions: 44 circles
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