The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (7:00 p.m. Central European Time). Die Tampa Bay Buccaneers bestreiten ihr nächstes Spiel in der regulären NFL-Saison und wollen nach ihrem Sieg gegen die Cowboys nun ihren ersten Heimsieg holen.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Live
Fans can watch the game live via the NFL Game Pass on DAZN, which serves as the official platform for the 2026/27 NFL season. The service provides live and on-demand access to every matchup across the regular season, playoffs, and Super Bowl LXI, alongside NFL RedZone and NFL Network. DAZN offers the NFL Game Pass as a standalone purchase without requiring a standard DAZN subscription, with payment options including lump sums, monthly installments, or weekly passes. Additional broadcast options in Germany include streaming via RTL+ and live coverage on Sky, while select matches are also available on Sky-Sport and DAZN with original commentary or German language accompaniment.
Will Baker Mayfield Play Against the Steelers?
Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that the Buccaneers are planning to start Jalon Daniels. Starting quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to recover from a dislocated right thumb sustained in Week 3 against the Vikings. While NFL-insider James Palmer reported that Mayfield wants to play, Bowles stated that a final medical clearance is still pending, and the team will test in the coming days whether Mayfield can comfortably grip a football.
How Do the Pittsburgh Steelers Approach Week 6?
The Pittsburgh Steelers arrive in Florida with a 3:2 record following a 34-22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, where veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes. Pittsburgh’s offense faces notable roster limitations at wide receiver. Roman Wilson is officially out with a finger injury, Ben Skowronek is sidelined with a calf injury, and Michael Pittman Jr. remains on the reserve/injured list. Consequently, offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio is expected to lean heavily on a tight end corps featuring Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, and Robert Tonyan.
What Are the Injury Updates and Roster Adjustments for Tampa Bay?
The Buccaneers hold a 1:4 record and face significant personnel challenges. Star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. missed late-week practice sessions due to a rib injury and is listed as highly unlikely to play. On a positive note, wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. returned to full participation following an initial rest day, while running back Sean Tucker recovered from a hamstring issue and cornerback Ayden Garnes progressed from an ankle injury with limited participation. Offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs completed full practices and is set to anchor the offensive line against Pittsburgh’s pass rush.
Additional Team News and Broadcast Details
At the defensive line and secondary, there were advances toward the end of the week for cornerback Jalen Ramsey regarding his wrist and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton regarding his ankle. This gives the team another option alongside Jaylen Warren, who has carried the main load well so far. Regarding television coverage, it had not yet been decided by editorial deadline whether RTL would additionally broadcast one of the seven Sunday games from the 7:00 p.m. slot in classic free-TV, as the broadcaster usually selects its single match only a few days before matchday.
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