The Bucs took it down to the wire but they were able to secure a win and as a result we now get to disect the game.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-14 during their preseason game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin hit a 42-yard field goal as time expired to win the game.

Veteran kicker Chris Boswell has returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers after a hold-in, participating in their preseason game. This follows speculation

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) and defensive back Kyler McMichael (37) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

Early mistakes proved costly as the Steelers lost to the Buccaneers 17-14 Saturday night. Pittsburgh threw two first half interceptions, the first of which came in the first half when Mason Rudolph missed to a downfield pass to Roman Wilson.

Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.

The Bucs' offense hit a lull after the first quarter, while the Steelers put up 17. Connor Bazelak took over at quarterback in the third quarter and finished completing 14 of 18 attempts for 106 yards. In the final three seconds of the game, Chase McLaughlin drilled a 43-yard field goal to give the Bucs a 17-14 victory on the road.