Steelers’ Experience Showed Up In ‘Critical Situations’ In Win Over Buccaneers, Analyst Says

Sports Illustrated analyst Albert Breer praised the Pittsburgh Steelers' veteran experience for showing up in critical moments during their 26-19 overtime comeback victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pittsburgh, entering the 2026 season as the NFL's oldest roster under 62-year-old head coach Mike McCarthy, rallied from a 16-3 deficit behind 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The Steelers capitalized on crucial plays from veteran defensive back Jamel Dean, who intercepted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels late in the fourth quarter. In overtime, Rodgers threw a game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass to rookie Germie Bernard, and veteran safety Jalen Ramsey sealed the victory with a fourth-down sack to improve Pittsburgh's record to 4-2.