Rodgers’ Late Touchdown Passes Lift Steelers Past Buccaneers in Overtime
The Pittsburgh Steelers, with Aaron Rodgers throwing two crucial late touchdown passes, mounted a comeback to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime. This victory was the Steelers' first road win of the season, improving their record to 4-2.
Philadelphia, PA, October 18, 2026 —
The Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime, earning their first road victory of the season and moving to 4-2.
Aaron Rodgers threw two crucial touchdown passes late in the game as Pittsburgh mounted its comeback. The Steelers ultimately prevailed in overtime, completing a result that turned a close contest into a win for the visiting team.
The victory marks a milestone in Pittsburgh’s season: it was the team’s first win away from home. The result improves the Steelers’ record to four wins and two losses. The available account does not provide the Buccaneers’ record or explain how the game affected their standing.
Details about the scoring sequence, the timing of the two touchdown passes, and the decisive play in overtime were not provided. The account also does not specify the game’s date or the venue. What is established is the final score, the overtime finish, and Rodgers’ role in the late comeback.
For Pittsburgh, the win adds a road result to its season record after opening with four victories in six games. The Steelers’ comeback against Tampa Bay was sealed by the 26-19 overtime outcome, with Rodgers’ two late touchdown throws identified as crucial to the rally.
Story summarized from the original created by FRED GOODALL on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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