Final Injury Report for Steelers-Buccaneers: Will Baker Mayfield, DK Metcalf Play?

Both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 18, 2026

Both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s matchup.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Week 6 interconference matchup.

Tampa Bay enters Sunday’s game with a 1-4 record after defeating the Dallas Cowboys on the road in Week 5.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7)

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In their victory over the Cowboys, Bucky Irving led the way for the Buccaneers as he recorded 165 rushing yards and two total touchdowns while Jalon Daniels added 189 passing yards and one passing touchdown.

The Buccaneers will try to grab another victory Sunday as they face off against the Steelers in a tough home matchup.

Pittsburgh enters Sunday’s contest with a 3-2 record after defeating the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 5.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8)

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Aaron Rodgers led the way for the Steelers in their victory over the Colts as he ended the game with 235 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while Jaylen Warren recorded 188 total yards and two total touchdowns.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Steelers Injury Report: Will DK Metcalf, Rico Dowdle Play?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4)

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The Steelers have eight players listed on their injury report, including wide receiver DK Metcalf and running back Rico Dowdle.

Pittsburgh has listed Metcalf due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.

If Metcalf is sidelined, Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen could both be in line for increased roles, especially with Ben Skowronek (calf) and Roman Wilson (finger) already ruled out.

The Steelers have also listed Dowdle as questionable due to a toe injury and he is expected to play after fully participating in practice Friday.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (13)

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Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (ankle) and cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey (wrist) and Jamel Dean (ankle) have also been listed as questionable while safety DeShon Elliott has been ruled out due to a knee injury.

Buccaneers Injury Report: Will Baker Mayfield Play?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6)

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The Buccaneers have eight players listed on their injury report, including quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Tampa Bay has ruled out Mayfield due to a right thumb injury as he will miss his third straight game, though he could return next week against the Carolina Panthers. With Mayfield still sidelined, Daniels will draw another start in his place.

The Buccaneers have also ruled out safety Antoine Winfield Jr. due to a rib injury while wide receiver Davis Sills V is out with a hamstring injury.

Running back Sean Tucker (quad), cornerback Ayden Garnes (ankle) and linebackers SirVocea Dennis (ankle and foot) and Josiah Trotter (knee) have been listed as questionable while cornerback Benjamin Morrison is doubtful and is not expected to play due to a quad injury.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Steelers and Buccaneers from Raymond James Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.