Dobbs, Rudolph lead Steelers to 30-28 win against Bucs
Josh Dobbs and Mason Rudolph led the offense on four scoring drives as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-28 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
28
Pittsburgh Steelers
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 28 |
| PIT | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
Acrisure Stadium · 45,396 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-27 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:10 28-30
Dare Ogunbowale 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:47 22-30
Tanner Hudson 4 Yd pass from Ryan Griffin (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 9:14 16-30
Matthew Wright 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:15 16-27
Tevin Jones 8 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Chris Boswell Kick)
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Touchdown 3:21 16-20
Dare Ogunbowale 10 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 9:25 10-20
Zach Gentry 3 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-13
Matt Gay 55 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:03 7-13
Chris Boswell 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:56 7-10
James Washington 8 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Field Goal 6:58 7-3
Chris Boswell 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:31 7-0
Chris Godwin 9 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos Kick)
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PIT
1 play, -2 yards, 0:10 · End of Game
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TB 0:10
13 plays, 64 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 28-30
Dare Ogunbowale 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PIT 2:21
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:26 · Fumble
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TB 4:47
13 plays, 76 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:47 22-30
Tanner Hudson 4 Yd pass from Ryan Griffin (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PIT 9:14
7 plays, 19 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:14 16-30
Matthew Wright 42 Yd Field Goal
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TB 11:37
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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PIT 14:15
8 plays, 76 yards, 4:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:15 16-27
Tevin Jones 8 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Chris Boswell Kick)
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TB 3:21
8 plays, 76 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:21 16-20
Dare Ogunbowale 10 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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PIT 7:26
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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TB 8:25
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
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PIT 9:25
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:25 10-20
Zach Gentry 3 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (Matthew Wright Kick)
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TB 10:56
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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PIT 13:28
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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TB
7 plays, 52 yards, 1:03 · Field Goal
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PIT 1:03
4 plays, -2 yards, 0:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-13
Matt Gay 55 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:03 7-13
Chris Boswell 47 Yd Field Goal
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TB 1:24
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:32 · Fumble
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PIT 1:56
7 plays, 64 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 7-10
James Washington 8 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (Matthew Wright Kick)
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TB 5:33
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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PIT 6:58
14 plays, 68 yards, 7:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:58 7-3
Chris Boswell 33 Yd Field Goal
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TB 14:09
13 plays, 73 yards, 6:33 · Downs
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PIT 5:42
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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TB 8:31
12 plays, 81 yards, 6:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:31 7-0
Chris Godwin 9 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Cairo Santos Kick)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
TB
PIT
31
1st Downs
19
20
Passing 1st downs
11
7
Rushing 1st downs
4
4
1st downs from penalties
4
7-16
3rd down efficiency
6-12
3-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
83
Total Plays
57
479
Total Yards
339
5.8
Yards per Play
5.9
11
Total Drives
11
390
Passing
231
37/57
Comp/Att
18/30
6.4
Yards per pass
7.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
4-30
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-24
89
Rushing
108
22
Rushing Attempts
25
4.0
Yards per rush
4.3
4-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
14-112
Penalties
10-74
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:55
Possession
27:05
Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Derrick Harmon Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
- Roman Wilson Injured Reserve
- Gennings Dunker Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Antoine Winfield Jr. Questionable
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
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