The Tampa Bay Buccaneers flashed both young and old talent in a prevailing 17-14 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Although Tampa Bay was limited to just 240 total yards and -0.251 EPA per play, it received major contributions across the board. Second-year running back Bucky Irving hauled in one of his two targets for a 15-yard touchdown; sophomore receiver Jalen McMillan secured his only target for an 18-yard, tumbling catch before exiting due to concussion protocol; and first-round rookie Emeka Egbuka snagged a five-yard score of his own, all in the first quarter.
The Steelers rallied due to a Tez Johnson punt-return fumble in the third quarter, knotting the score at 14-14 thanks to Trey Sermon. The team's offensive line struggled with run blocking, but the team's running backs amassed 90 of their 132 yards after contact.
Pittsburgh appeared in position to leave Saturday's game victorious, but a Logan Woodside interception returned by Antonio Grier propelled the Buccaneers to give Chase McLaughlin a game-winning try. The veteran didn't miss from 42 yards away as time expired.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Teddy Bridgewater‘s return to the NFL has been a circuitous one, but the quarterback was exceptional against the Steelers. The 2014 first-round pick completed 6-of-11 passes for 85 yards, two touchdowns, two big-time throws and zero turnover-worthy plays on his 11 dropbacks, earning an elite 93.2 PFF passing grade on first review. The 32-year-old didn't look like someone who had thrown just one pass in two years.
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