Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9–13 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Chase Claypool
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 83-Co.Heyward to TB 11 for…
- Game date
- 2022-10-16
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–18 on 2022-10-16. Chase Claypool posted a game-high +11.54 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
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 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(7:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(2:54) 3-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(11:04) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(4:12) 9-C.Boswell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(:04) 3-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(13:58) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(7:26) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(9:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:44TD Nick HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 0-6
(7:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:38XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:54FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 12
- Score
- 3-7
(2:54) 3-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:04FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 6-7
(11:04) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:12FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 37
- Score
- 6-10
(4:12) 9-C.Boswell 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:07FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 35
- Score
- 6-10
9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:04FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 36
- Score
- 9-10
(:04) 3-R.Succop 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 13:58FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 9-13
(13:58) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:26FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 6
- Score
- 12-13
(7:26) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:59TD Chase ClaypoolPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 12-19
(9:59) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:55XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 12-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 18-20
(4:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 2
Mitchell Trubisky · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.28 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 3T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.28 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 5Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6
Cade Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 7
Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 8Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Chase Claypool — PIT · Receiving
Chase Claypool posted the highest total EPA (+11.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.65 EPA per play.
Chase Claypool's 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).
Biggest single play (+4.04 EPA): Mitchell Trubisky — (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.
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
Kenny 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.
| 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% |
Drive & efficiency notes
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.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.02 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +1.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +1.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Kenny Pickett pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q1 7:44) — (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 7:38) — 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 2:54) — (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 11:04) — (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 4:12) — (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 4:07) — 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 0:04) — (: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 13:58) — (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 7:26) — (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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 7-L.Fournette right end to PIT 22 for 7 yards (21-T.Norwood).
- 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).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 15:00) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 66 yards from TB 35 to PIT -1. 82-S.Sims to TB 12 for 89 yards (35-J.Dean).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 15:00) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 66 yards from TB 35 to PIT -1. 82-S.Sims to TB 12 for 89 yards (35-J.Dean).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 36 for 16 yards (54-L.David).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 10-M.Trubisky kneels to TB 29 for -2 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:44 · 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 7:38 · 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 2:54 · 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 11:04 · 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 4:12 · 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 4:07 · PIT 35 · Score 6-10
9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · 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 13:58 · 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 7:26 · 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.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Chase Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2022-10-16?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-18 in Week 6, 2022.
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 7:44) 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 2:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 11:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:07, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 13:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q3 7:26, 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. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 47.8% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Chase 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)..
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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