- Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: CBS
- Point Spread: Steelers -1.5
- Total Points Over/Under: 40
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4) are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) at Raymond James Stadium this Sunday. The Steelers are favored by 1.5 points according to Vegas lines, with a total points estimate set at 40.
Pittsburgh enters this game with a season record of 3-2. In their previous match, the Steelers secured a victory against the Indianapolis Colts, ending the game at 34-22. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns, boasting a QB rating of 125.1 and no interceptions. Jaylen Warren led the rushing attack with 15 carries totaling 101 yards, averaging 6.7 yards per carry. He also registered 87 yards through the air on 6 receptions, averaging 14.5 yards per catch. Overall, the Steelers rushed 22 times to produce 127 yards, achieving an average of 5.8 yards per attempt. The Pittsburgh offense ran a total of 53 plays, accumulating 352 yards. Defensively, they allowed 24 completions on 44 attempts, giving up 266 passing yards with a 54.5% completion rate. On the ground, they surrendered 66 yards on 24 attempts, averaging 2.8 yards per carry.
If we look at scoring, the Steelers average 22.2 points per game. Their rushing attack generates an average of 101.2 yards per game, placing them 19th in the league. Pittsburgh has amassed 1,623 total yards this season, achieved 53 first downs, and incurred 31 penalties totaling 248 yards. They’ve turned the ball over 6 times (4 interceptions and 2 lost fumbles). In terms of touchdowns, Pittsburgh has scored 10 through the air and 1 on the ground.
Defensively, the Steelers rank 12th in the league, allowing an average of 21.8 points per game. They concede 4.0 yards per carry and average 103.4 rushing yards allowed per game. The passing game sees the Steelers giving up 1,104 yards, ranking them 18th in the league, with an average of 220.8 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 64.6%. Overall, they allow 324.2 yards per game, positioned 13th in the league. They’ve given up 5 touchdowns through the air and 4 on the ground, tallying 517 rushing yards allowed over their 5 games this season.
The Buccaneers enter this matchup with a 1-4 season record. In their previous game, they emerged victorious against the Dallas Cowboys, winning 24-16. Quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 189 yards on 19 completions out of 25 attempts, earning a QB rating of 110.2 without any interceptions and averaging 7.6 yards per attempt. Running back Bucky Irving rushed for 165 yards on 21 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. Tez Johnson was the standout receiver, catching 1 pass for 64 yards, averaging 64 yards per reception. The Buccaneers managed 241 rushing yards on 39 attempts, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Tampa Bay’s total offense resulted in 419 yards from 64 plays (6.5 yards per play). Defensively, the secondary conceded a 57.1% completion rate, allowing 316 passing yards on 24 of 42 attempts. They also gave up 50 rushing yards on 13 attempts (3.8 yards per carry).
In terms of scoring, the Buccaneers rank 25th in the league with an average of 20.0 points per game. This season, they have accumulated 867 passing yards, averaging 173.4 yards per game, ranking them 27th. Their rushing game averages 133.0 yards with a season total of 665 yards. Overall, Tampa Bay averages 306.4 total yards per game, placing them 22nd in the league. They have incurred 40 penalties resulting in 291 yards, ranking 13th in the league regarding turnovers. The offense has thrown 5 interceptions and lost 4 fumbles, while achieving 46 first downs.
The Buccaneers allow an average of 22.4 points per game, ranking 17th overall. They’ve given up 7 touchdowns through the air and average 226.6 passing yards allowed per game, positioning themselves 20th in the league. Tampa Bay has allowed 364 rushing yards in total, averaging 72.8 yards per game, with 2 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has been involved in 283 plays from scrimmage, ranking 5th overall. So far, they’ve forced 7 turnovers, including 2 fumbles and 5 interceptions. In total, they’ve surrendered 112 points this season.
Who will prevail in today’s Steelers-Buccaneers matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on the Steelers -1.5
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