Mayfield takes another step to follow Brady in the Buccaneers' 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers
— The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't rushing to declare a winner in the competition for Tom Brady's old job.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
27
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| TB | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
Raymond James Stadium · 63,829 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:58 27-17
Payne Durham 3 Yd pass from John Wolford (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 13:35 27-10
Rodrigo Blankenship 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:28 27-7
Calvin Austin III 67 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Field Goal 12:37 20-7
B.T. Potter 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 17-7
B.T. Potter 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:18 14-7
Anthony McFarland Jr. 14 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Touchdown 12:20 7-7
Trey Palmer 8 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 7:39 7-0
George Pickens 33 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (B.T. Potter Kick)
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PIT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:38 · End of Game
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PIT 0:38
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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TB 1:58
12 plays, 95 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 27-17
Payne Durham 3 Yd pass from John Wolford (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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PIT 5:41
7 plays, 6 yards, 4:39 · Punt
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TB 10:20
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:10 · Downs
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PIT 12:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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TB 13:35
5 plays, 3 yards, 1:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:35 27-10
Rodrigo Blankenship 35 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 14:45
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:25 · Interception
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TB 0:10
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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PIT 2:10
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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TB 4:57
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:31 · Punt
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PIT 8:28
3 plays, 79 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 27-7
Calvin Austin III 67 Yd pass from Mason Rudolph (B.T. Potter Kick)
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TB 9:56
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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PIT 12:37
6 plays, 52 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:37 20-7
B.T. Potter 43 Yd Field Goal
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PIT
8 plays, 56 yards, 1:10 · Field Goal
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TB 1:10
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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PIT 1:52
5 plays, -20 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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TB 5:12
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:06 · Interception
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PIT 8:18
5 plays, 47 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 17-7
B.T. Potter 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:18 14-7
Anthony McFarland Jr. 14 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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TB 10:04
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:07 · Downs
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PIT 12:11
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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TB 12:20
9 plays, 59 yards, 4:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 7-7
Trey Palmer 8 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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PIT 1:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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TB 3:24
5 plays, 8 yards, 4:15 · Punt
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PIT 7:39
10 plays, 83 yards, 5:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:39 7-0
George Pickens 33 Yd pass from Kenny Pickett (B.T. Potter Kick)
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TB 12:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:07 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
PIT
TB
19
1st Downs
18
12
Passing 1st downs
14
5
Rushing 1st downs
1
2
1st downs from penalties
3
4-12
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
60
Total Plays
66
306
Total Yards
322
5.1
Yards per Play
4.9
14
Total Drives
12
214
Passing
256
19/31
Comp/Att
24/36
6.3
Yards per pass
6.4
2
Interceptions thrown
1
3-34
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-17
92
Rushing
66
26
Rushing Attempts
26
3.5
Yards per rush
2.5
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
6-46
Penalties
12-127
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:57
Possession
32:03
Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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