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Steelers vs. Buccaneers: Week 6 game picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to win consecutive games for the first time this season, as they travel down to Tampa to take on the Buccaneers. The Bucs will be starting undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback for the third…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Steelers vs. Buccaneers: Week 6 game picks
Key Things to Know
  • Behind the Steel Curtain analysts shared score predictions for the Week 6 Steelers versus Buccaneers game.
  • Five out of six featured writers predicted a Pittsburgh Steelers victory in Tampa Bay.
  • Tampa Bay is starting undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels while Baker Mayfield recovers from a thumb injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Behind the Steel Curtain staff writers provided their predictions for the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Looking to achieve their first consecutive wins of the season and move to a 4-2 record, Pittsburgh faces a Buccaneers team starting undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels in place of the injured Baker Mayfield.

A majority of the panel picked the Steelers to win, citing Daniels' inexperience and injuries across Tampa Bay's secondary. However, writer Ryan Parish predicted a 27-24 Buccaneers victory, while others noted that injuries to Pittsburgh's receiving corps could keep the contest competitive against Tampa Bay's strong run defense.

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