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Steelers beat Buccaneers 26-19 in NFL Week 6 clash
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Steelers beat Buccaneers 26-19 in NFL Week 6 clash

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in their NFL Week 6 meeting. The game took place on 18 October, with the Steelers securing a victory on the road against the Buccaneers.

This win improved the Steelers' record to four wins and two losses from six games, placing them seventh in the NFL standings with a positive goal difference of nine. Their recent form includes wins over the Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts, alongside losses to the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots.

The Buccaneers remain in 16th place with one win and five losses, suffering a negative goal difference of 19. Their recent results show a single victory against the Dallas Cowboys amid several defeats.

The Steelers, based in Pittsburgh, compete in the AFC North division, while the Buccaneers, from Tampa, Florida, play in the NFC South. Pittsburgh will next face the New Orleans Saints on 25 October in another NFL fixture.

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