Final2022 Week 6
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 6 2022
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Away
18
Pittsburgh Steelers
HomeWon
20
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Steelers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
TB 18 · PIT 20 Final
Passing leader
Tom Brady
TB · QB
13.7PPR pts
25/40, 243 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Chase Claypool
PIT · WR
23.4PPR pts
7 REC, 96 YDS, 1 TD
Buccaneers leader
Leonard Fournette
TB · RB
22.1PPR pts
21 ATT, 63 YDS, 6 REC, 38 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Defensive playmaker
Antoine Winfield Jr.
TB
1 SACK, 5 TKL
Steelers 20, Buccaneers 18: Pittsburgh holds off Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh led 10–9 at halftime and outscored Tampa Bay 10–9 after the break to win 20–18. Tampa Bay outgained the Steelers 304–270.
The Buccaneers went 4-for-14 on third down, while the Steelers finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +18% third-down rate PIT 47% · TB 29%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Steelers Won
Pittsburgh won the third-down battle.
| Buccaneers | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 29% | Third-down conversion | 47% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 304 | Total yards | 270 |
| 4.5 | Yards per play | 4.4 |
| 68 | Plays | 61 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 30:01 | Time of possession | 29:59 |
Scoring Summary
The Steelers scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Buccaneers scored one touchdown and four field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | TB | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 7:38 | PIT | Kenny Pickett → Najee Harris, 6-yard TD Takes leadChris Boswell XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2:50 | TB | Ryan Succop 30-yard FG | 3 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 11:01 | TB | Ryan Succop 27-yard FG | 6 | 7 |
| 4:06 | PIT | Chris Boswell 55-yard FG Extends lead | 6 | 10 |
| 0:00 | TB | Ryan Succop 54-yard FG | 9 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 13:55 | PIT | Chris Boswell 25-yard FG Extends lead | 9 | 13 |
| 7:24 | TB | Ryan Succop 24-yard FG | 12 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 9:55 | PIT | Mitch Trubisky → Chase Claypool, 6-yard TD Extends leadChris Boswell XP | 12 | 20 |
| 4:38 | TB | Tom Brady → Leonard Fournette, 11-yard TD2-pt try failed | 18 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Buccaneers vs Steelers, Week 6 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR23.4 PTSWR6
- Leonard FournetteTB · RB22.1 PTSRB5
- Chris GodwinTB · WR15.5 PTSWR22
- Tom BradyTB · QB13.7 PTSQB16
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.7 | QB16 | 25/40 | 243 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 87.8 | ||
| 10.3 | QB23 | 9/12 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 142.4 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.3 | QB25 | 11/18 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 87.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.4 | WR6 | WR | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 96 | 1 | ||
| 22.1 | RB5 | RB | 21 | 63 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 1 | ||
| 15.5 | WR22 | WR | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | 95 | 0 | ||
| 12.9 | RB17 | RB | 14 | 42 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.6 | WR43 | WR | 2 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 0 | ||
| 8.2 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 6.9 | RB31 | RB | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 49 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.8 | WR54 | WR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.3 | RB39 | RB | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.3 | TE29 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.0 | WR61 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 3.4 | TE37 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 1.4 | TE51 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 0.2 | RB69 | RB | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| -0.5 | — | WR | 1 | -5 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Snap Share
Mike EvansWR69 snaps96%
Chris GodwinWR64 snaps89%
Leonard FournetteRB59 snaps82%
Russell GageWR55 snaps76%
Cade OttonTE40 snaps56%
Target Share37 targets
- Chris Godwin32%, 12 targets
- Leonard Fournette16%, 6 targets
- Mike Evans11%, 4 targets
- Russell Gage11%, 4 targets
- Rachaad White11%, 4 targets
- Other19%, 7 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- Leonard Fournette81%, 21 carries
- Rachaad White15%, 4 carries
- Tom Brady4%, 1 carries
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
Diontae JohnsonWR61 snaps95%
Chase ClaypoolWR55 snaps86%
George PickensWR53 snaps83%
Najee HarrisRB44 snaps69%
Zach GentryTE42 snaps66%
Target Share27 targets
- Diontae Johnson26%, 7 targets
- Chase Claypool26%, 7 targets
- George Pickens22%, 6 targets
- Najee Harris11%, 3 targets
- Connor Heyward11%, 3 targets
- Other4%, 1 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- Najee Harris48%, 14 carries
- Mitchell Trubisky21%, 6 carries
- Diontae Johnson7%, 2 carries
- Kenny Pickett7%, 2 carries
- Jaylen Warren7%, 2 carries
- Other10%, 3 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 96% | 4 | 11% | 0 | |
| 61 | 95% | 7 | 26% | 2 | |
| 64 | 89% | 12 | 32% | 0 | |
| 55 | 86% | 7 | 26% | 1 | |
| 53 | 83% | 6 | 22% | 1 | |
| 59 | 82% | 6 | 16% | 21 | |
| 55 | 76% | 4 | 11% | 0 | |
| 44 | 69% | 3 | 11% | 14 | |
| 42 | 66% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 40 | 56% | 3 | 8% | 0 | |
| 34 | 47% | 3 | 8% | 0 | |
| 30 | 47% | 3 | 11% | 0 | |
| 20 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 2 | |
| 18 | 25% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 16 | 22% | 4 | 11% | 4 | |
| 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+11.1Chase Claypool23.4 PTS vs 12.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−4.8George Pickens5.8 PTS vs 10.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.5 xFPLeonard Fournette22.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard FournetteTB · RB | 22.1 | 23.5 | −1.4 | 82% | 81% car | — | 0 | 21 | 81% | 6 | 16% |
| Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR | 15.5 | 20.0 | −4.5 | 89% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 12 | 32% |
| Tom BradyTB · QB | 13.7 | 17.6 | −3.9 | 100% | 40 att | — | 40 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Najee HarrisPIT · RB | 12.9 | 14.0 | −1.1 | 69% | 48% car | — | 0 | 14 | 48% | 3 | 11% |
| Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR | 8.6 | 12.9 | −4.3 | 95% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 7 | 26% |
| Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR | 23.4 | 12.3 | +11.1 | 86% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 7 | 26% |
| George PickensPIT · WR | 5.8 | 10.6 | −4.8 | 83% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 6 | 22% |
| Rachaad WhiteTB · RB | 5.3 | 9.2 | −3.9 | 22% | 15% car | — | 0 | 4 | 15% | 4 | 11% |
| Kenny PickettPIT · QB | 8.3 | 8.9 | −0.6 | 58% | 18 att | — | 18 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| Mitchell TrubiskyPIT · QB | 10.3 | 8.9 | +1.4 | 42% | 12 att | — | 12 | 6 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| Mike EvansTB · WR | 8.2 | 6.7 | +1.5 | 96% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Russell Gage Jr.TB · WR | 4.0 | 6.7 | −2.7 | 76% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Cade OttonTB · TE | 4.3 | 5.0 | −0.7 | 56% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Cameron BrateTB · TE | 3.4 | 5.0 | −1.6 | 47% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Connor HeywardPIT · RB | 6.9 | 5.0 | +1.9 | 47% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| Breshad PerrimanTB · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 3% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Zach GentryPIT · TE | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 66% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB | 0.2 | 1.3 | −1.1 | 31% | 7% car | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| Steven SimsPIT · WR | -0.5 | 0.6 | −1.1 | 9% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Buccaneers 37 targets and 26 carries; Steelers 27 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Tom Brady
TB · QB · 13.7 pts on 17.6 expected
25 of 40 passing for 243 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.4, 8.4, 14.7, 25.4, 19.7, 13.7
W1W2W3W4W5W6
Fewest points since Week 2.
Kenny Pickett
PIT · QB · 8.3 pts on 8.9 expected
11 of 18 passing for 67 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 16 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.9 expected.
Start/Sit: Kenny Pickett →Leonard Fournette Volume, no payoff
TB · RB · 22.1 pts on 23.5 expected
6 targets (16% of the team's), 6 catches for 38 yards and 1 touchdown; 21 carries (81% of the team's) for 63 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.5 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 15.7, 9.4, 12.0, 18.4, 35.9, 22.1
W1W2W3W4W5W6
Chris Godwin Jr. Volume, no payoff
TB · WR · 15.5 pts on 20.0 expected
12 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 95 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.0 expected.
Last 3 games + this one (PPR): 6.5, 12.9, 12.3, 15.5
W1W4W5W6
Season high in targets (12). Best fantasy game of the season.
Najee Harris
PIT · RB · 12.9 pts on 14.0 expected
3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards and 1 touchdown; 14 carries (48% of the team's) for 42 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 10.6, 13.9, 12.1, 7.4, 6.6, 12.9
W1W2W3W4W5W6
Best score since Week 2.
Diontae Johnson
PIT · WR · 8.6 pts on 12.9 expected
7 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 28 yards; 2 carries (7% of the team's) for 8 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.9 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.5, 13.7, 16.4, 4.2, 11.0, 8.6
W1W2W3W4W5W6
Chase Claypool Ran hot
PIT · WR · 23.4 pts on 12.3 expected
7 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 96 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 8 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 9.4, 6.6, 7.6, 0.0, 10.0, 23.4
W1W2W3W4W5W6
Best fantasy game of the season.
Mike Evans
TB · WR · 8.2 pts on 6.7 expected
4 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 42 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.7 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 18.1, 9.1, 30.3, 12.1, 8.2
W1W2W4W5W6
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- ▲Stock up: Chris Godwin Jr. played 89% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Mike Evans played 96% of the snaps, up from a 77% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Breshad Perriman played 3% of the snaps, down from a 63% season average.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- ▲Stock up: Connor Heyward played 47% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Zach Gentry played 66% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Buccaneers D | Steelers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.5 | 16.9 |
| RBs | 18.7 | 20.5 |
| WRs | 34.2 | 32.5 |
| TEs | 13.0 | 11.9 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Pittsburgh opened at 24% win probability and passed 98% in overtime on the way to the win.
Steelers win probability
Key Swings
- +20Pickett → Harris, 6-yd TD25% → 46%Q1 7:38
- −12Succop 54-yd FG47% → 35%Q2 0:00
- −14Succop 24-yd FG52% → 38%Q3 7:24
- +42Trubisky → Claypool, 6-yd TD46% → 88%Q4 9:55
- −34Brady → Fournette, 11-yd TD97% → 63%Q4 4:38
Swing in Steelers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Measure | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Plays | 61 |
| 62% | Pass rate | 52% |
| 5.5 | Yds / dropback | 6.0 |
| 2.9 | Yds / carry | 2.7 |
| 4/14 | Third downs | 7/15 |
Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 7 fewer plays but gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- TB Godwin 32% · Fournette 16% · Evans 11%
- PIT Claypool 26% · Johnson 26% · Pickens 22%
Possession Results
| Result | TB | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 2 |
| Field goals | 4 | 2 |
| Punts | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
- The Steelers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 66-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 1 | 0:58 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 14:02 | 11 | 66 | 6:24 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q1 7:38 | 12 | 60 | 4:48 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q1 2:50 | 3 | -9 | 1:25 | Punt |
| TB | Q1 1:25 | 11 | 45 | 5:24 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q2 11:01 | 12 | 44 | 6:54 | Field goal |
| TB | Q2 4:07 | 3 | 8 | 1:25 | Punt |
| PIT | Q2 2:42 | 3 | 2 | 0:40 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 2:02 | 5 | 9 | 1:16 | Punt |
| PIT | Q2 0:46 | 3 | 1 | 0:23 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 0:23 | 4 | 15 | 0:23 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 5 | 1:05 | Field goal |
| TB | Q3 13:55 | 14 | 69 | 6:31 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q3 7:24 | 6 | 16 | 3:10 | Punt |
| TB | Q3 4:14 | 3 | 9 | 2:07 | Punt |
| PIT | Q3 2:07 | 3 | 5 | 1:37 | Punt |
| TB | Q3 0:30 | 3 | 8 | 1:52 | Punt |
| PIT | Q4 13:38 | 8 | 71 | 3:43 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q4 9:55 | 14 | 73 | 5:17 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 4:38 | 10 | 46 | 4:38 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Buccaneers vs Steelers Head-to-Head
The Buccaneers and Steelers first met in 1976 and have played 12 times since.
- All-time series
- 10–2Steelers lead, 12 meetings since 1976
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Buccaneers win
- 16–31998
- Largest Steelers win
- 42–01976
Since 2021
1–0 Steelers lead
1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- S
Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, B = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 6 Steelers at Buccaneers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2022 Wk 6 Buccaneers at Steelers PIT 20 TB 18 PIT W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Buccaneers | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 9-8 |
| 18.4 | Points per game | 18.1 |
| 346.7 | Yards per game | 322.6 |
| 5.1 | Yards per play | 4.9 |
| 21.1 | Points allowed per game | 20.4 |
| 324.3 | Yards allowed per game | 330.4 |
Buccaneers vs Steelers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- TB −9.5Buccaneers failed to cover by 11.5
- Total
- 46.5Under: 38 points scored (by 8.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 28.0 | 18 | −10.0 |
| Steelers | 18.5 | 20 | +1.5 |
The Steelers beat their implied total and the Buccaneers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Against the spread
- 2–4
- Over/under
- 1–5
- ATS as favorite
- 2–4
- ATS on the road
- 2–1
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Against the spread
- 2–3–1
- Over/under
- 2–4
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–2–1
- ATS at home
- 1–1–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Buccaneers vs Steelers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Tampa Bay. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Buccaneers or Steelers player start in Week 6? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Buccaneers and Steelers players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Buccaneers and Steelers defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Buccaneers vs Steelers Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Buccaneers vs Steelers Week 6 game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–18 in Week 6 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 16, 2022. See the Steelers' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Steelers?
The final score was Steelers 20, Buccaneers 18. The Steelers led 10–9 at halftime, and the second half went Buccaneers 9, Steelers 10.
What happened in the Buccaneers vs Steelers game?
Pittsburgh led 10–9 at halftime and outscored Tampa Bay 10–9 after the break to win 20–18. Tampa Bay outgained the Steelers 304–270. Chase Claypool led all players with 7 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 8 rushing yards.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Steelers?
Chase Claypool led the game with 23.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 6, on 7 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 8 rushing yards. Leonard Fournette was next with 22.1 (RB5).
Who led Buccaneers vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 25 of 40 for 243 yards and a touchdown. Leonard Fournette (TB) led in rushing with 21 carries for 63 yards. Chase Claypool (PIT) led in receiving with 7 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Chase Claypool score against the Buccaneers?
Chase Claypool scored 23.4 points in PPR leagues, 19.9 in half-PPR and 16.4 in standard scoring against the Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2022 season, on 7 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 8 rushing yards. He drew 26% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Steelers?
Chase Claypool outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.4 PPR points on 12.3 xFP (+11.1). George Pickens fell furthest short, with 5.8 points on 10.6 xFP (−4.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Steelers?
Leonard Fournette had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 22.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Steelers come back to beat the Buccaneers?
The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 24% in the first half. Mitch Trubisky's 6-yard touchdown pass to Chase Claypool in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 20–18 win.
What was the turning point of Buccaneers vs Steelers?
Mitch Trubisky's 6-yard touchdown pass to Chase Claypool with 9:55 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Steelers' win probability from 46% to 88%.
What is the all-time Buccaneers vs Steelers record?
The Steelers lead the all-time series 10–2 across 12 meetings since 1976.
When did the Buccaneers and Steelers last play before this game?
Before Week 6 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on September 24, 2018, when the Steelers beat the Buccaneers 30–27.
What was the closing spread for Buccaneers vs Steelers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −9.5, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 46.5. That implied about 28.0 points for the Buccaneers and 18.5 for the Steelers.
Did Buccaneers vs Steelers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 46.5, and the teams combined for 38 points, 8.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Buccaneers vs Steelers?
The Steelers covered as 9.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Buccaneers −9.5. The final margin was 2 points.
