The Steelers are staring down the possibility of their worst six-game start to a season since 1988 as they aim to snap a four-game losing streak. After the defense melted down in a 38-3 loss to the Bills, rookie Kenny Pickett faces another difficult task in his first home start.
Plenty has changed since the last time these two teams met in 2018. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Ben Roethlisberger were the starting quarterbacks, and Dirk Koetter coached the Buccaneers. Still, Brady has plenty of familiarity with the Steelers. He’s 12-3 against Pittsburgh in his career, including 8-2 against Mike Tomlin.
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In all likelihood, defense will win this game. The Buccaneers are sixth in the NFL in both points and yards allowed, and they have leaned heavily on their defense in all three of their wins this season. The Steelers, on the other hand, have stumbled defensively without T.J. Watt but will face a Tampa offense that ranks below league average in points and yards.
With the group mostly healthy, the Buccaneers could use this opportunity to finally jumpstart their offense.
Only three teams since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 have made the playoffs after a 1-5 start. This has a must-win feel for the Steelers, who have to face the undefeated Eagles later this month.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Steelers vs. Buccaneers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 6 NFL schedule.
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What channel is Steelers vs. Buccaneers?
TV channel (national): Fox TV channel (Pittsburgh): WPGH TV channel (Tampa): WTVT Live stream: fuboTV, DAZN (Canada)
Steelers vs. Buccaneers will be broadcast regionally on local Fox affiliate channels. Joe Davis and Daryl Johnston are set to be on the call for Fox, though Davis would be replaced by Brandon Gaudin if he instead has to call Game 5 of the NLDS between the Phillies and Braves. Pam Oliver will serve as the sideline reporter.
You can find the Buccaneers’ away broadcast on SiriusXM channel 383, while the Steelers’ home broadcast will be on SiriusXM channel 225.
Viewers in the United States can stream Steelers vs. Buccaneers on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
The Canadian audience can watch the game on TSN1/4, CTV2, or RDS2 for the French-speaking audience. Viewers in Canada will be able to stream the game on DAZN.
Steelers vs. Buccaneers start time
Date: Sunday, Oct. 16 Time: 1 p. m. ET
Steelers vs. Buccaneers from Acrisure Stadium is set to start at 1 p.m. ET on Fox on Sunday, Oct. 16.
