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.

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made sure to give the high school team he used to coach, Miami Northwestern, some love.

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)

On Saturday evening the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their second preseason game of the 2025 campaign in Pittsburgh, where they faced off against the Steeler

Following the Steelers' 14-17 preseason loss to the Buccaneers, HC Mike Tomlin revealed the two rookies who impressed him most.