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5 Notes Against the Steelers | Preseason Week Two

In the Buccaneers 17-14 victory over the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, five notes stood out for the visiting team

Aug 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

1. Zyon McCollum intercepted Mason Rudolph, recording his second career preseason interception. Both of his career preseason picks have come against Pittsburgh.

2. Bucky Irving hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Teddy Bridgewater to open the game, giving the Bucs a 7-0 advantage. It marked Irving's first career preseason receiving touchdown.

3. Chris Braswell Jr. dropped Skylar Thompson for a seven-yard sack, marking his second career preseason sack.

4. Kindle Vildor intercepted Skylar Thompson to record his first career preseason interception. Additionally, Antonio Grier Jr. intercepted Logan Woodside for his first career preseason pick. It marked Tampa Bay's league-leading sixth interception this preseason.

5. Nick Jackson chased Thompson out of bounds for a sack. His 2.0 sacks this preseason are tied for third-most in the NFL.

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