Rodgers’ Late Touchdown Passes Lead Steelers Past Buccaneers in Overtime

Erie, PA, October 18, 2026 —

Aaron Rodgers threw two late touchdown passes as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime in Tampa, Florida. The summary of the game identifies the late scoring plays as the turning point that led Pittsburgh to the victory.

The reported final score was 26-19. The game went to overtime, and Rodgers’ two late touchdown passes were central to the Steelers’ win. The available information does not specify when the passes were thrown, who caught them, or how the teams reached a tie at the end of regulation.

The summary names Rodgers and both teams but does not provide additional game details, such as individual player statistics, the sequence of scoring, or the length of the game. It also does not give a date, a stadium name, attendance figures, or information about the teams’ records or standings. Those details are not included here.

Based on the information provided, the result was a 26-19 overtime win for Pittsburgh over Tampa Bay, with Rodgers’ two late touchdown passes leading the Steelers. No statements from players, coaches or team representatives were provided. The available account does not describe what either team said after the game or what followed the victory. Further detail about the matchup cannot be confirmed from the summary alone.

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