Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

C. Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.54 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.05 EPA): (6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 36 for 16 yards (54-L.David)..

Buccaneers 18–20 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2022

Game story

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–18 in Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-16, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+12.5% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers swung the momentum.

In Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-16, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 20–18 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +8.28 total EPA, and +0.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+12.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (10:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 83-Co.Heyward to TB 11 for 45 yards (54-L.David). Penalty on TB-50-V.Vea, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. Penalty on TB-50-V.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	6	3	6	0	18
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	6	3	7	0	20

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 C. Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
2 M. Trubisky · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.28 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
3 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.28 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
4 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
5 L. Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
6 C. Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8 Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

C. Claypool — PIT · Receiving

C. Claypool posted the highest total EPA (+11.54) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.65 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.04 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (10:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 83-Co.Heyward to TB 11 for 45 yards (54-L.David). Penalty on TB-50-V.Vea, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. Penalty on TB-50-V.Vea, Defensive Offsi

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris (K. Pickett pass) (Q1 52:44)
Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Claypool (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 9:59)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Fournette (T. Brady pass) (Q4 4:45)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop (Q1 47:54)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop (Q2 41:04)
Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 34:12)
Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 34:07)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop (Q2 30:04)
Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q3 28:58)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop (Q3 22:26)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 52:38) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q1 47:54) — (2:54) 3-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q2 41:04) — (11:04) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TB 37 (Q2 34:12) — (4:12) 9-C.Boswell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PIT 35 (Q2 34:07) — 9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 3-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q3 28:58) — (13:58) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q3 22:26) — (7:26) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 9:55) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 83-Co.Heyward to TB 11 for 45 yards (54-L.David). Penalty on TB-50-V.Vea, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. Penalty on TB-50-V. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +4.04]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.03]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 7-L.Fournette right end to PIT 22 for 7 yards (21-T.Norwood). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +1.93]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 37 for 17 yards (31-A.Winfield). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.25]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 30:00) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 66 yards from TB 35 to PIT -1. 82-S.Sims to TB 12 for 89 yards (35-J.Dean). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.74]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 83-Co.Heyward to TB 11 for 45 yards (54-L.David). Penalty on TB-50-V.Vea, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. Penalty on TB-50-V. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +4.04]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 30:00) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 66 yards from TB 35 to PIT -1. 82-S.Sims to TB 12 for 89 yards (35-J.Dean). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.74]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 21:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 36 for 16 yards (54-L.David). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.05]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 10-M.Trubisky kneels to TB 29 for -2 yards. [EPA -2.75]

Quarterback report card

T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.28 total EPA
K.Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -0.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.020	+0.025
Offensive success rate	47.3%	41.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.188	+0.260
Rush EPA/play	-0.148	-0.291
Defensive EPA/play	-0.025	-0.020
Defensive success rate	58.2%	52.7%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.02, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +1.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +1.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
C. Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 52:44 · TB 6 · Score 0-6
(7:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 52:38 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 47:54 · PIT 12 · Score 3-7
(2:54) 3-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 41:04 · PIT 9 · Score 6-7
(11:04) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 34:12 · TB 37 · Score 6-10
(4:12) 9-C.Boswell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 34:07 · PIT 35 · Score 6-10
9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · PIT 36 · Score 9-10
(:04) 3-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 28:58 · TB 7 · Score 9-13
(13:58) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 22:26 · PIT 6 · Score 12-13
(7:26) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:59 · TB 6 · Score 12-19
(9:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:55 · TB 15 · Score 12-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 4:45 · PIT 11 · Score 18-20
(4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-18 in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-16.

What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (TB 18-20 PIT) in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-16.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (K. Pickett pass) (Q1 52:44) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 9:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (T. Brady pass) (Q4 4:45) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q1 47:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 41:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 34:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 34:07, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 28:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q3 22:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 56.8% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.28 total passing EPA. K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 47.8% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.92 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

C. Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +11.54 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.04 EPA): (10:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 83-Co.Heyward to TB 11 for 45 yards (54-L.David). Penalty on TB-50-V.Vea, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.5%.

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-18 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

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