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Germie Bernard sets Steelers record in win over Buccaneers

The Pittsburgh Steelers staged a dramatic late-season turnaround against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, overcoming a 16-3 fourth-quarter deficit to secure a 24-20 overtime victory. The win propelled them to a 4-2 record, tying them atop the AFC North alongside the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, who also sit at 4-2 after Cleveland’s win over Baltimore.

The comeback hinged on rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard, who delivered a standout performance with 11 receptions for 87 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime—his first career score. Bernard’s 11 catches broke the Steelers’ single-game rookie record for wide receivers, while his 17 receptions and 171 yards over his last two games underscore his rapid impact.

Already second on the team in receptions behind Diontae Johnson, Bernard’s 53.1% target success rate leads all Steelers receivers, fulfilling Pittsburgh’s high expectations since they traded up to select him in April.

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