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Pittsburgh Defeats Tampa Bay 27-17 - Recap
Pittsburgh earned a 27-17 victory over Tampa Bay on Friday in Pre-Season Week 1 action at Raymond James Stadium.
Pittsburgh was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 39.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Calvin Austin III rushed for 23 yards, while Anthony McFarland Jr. added 18 yards in the win. Calvin Austin III and Connor Heyward added 73 and 34 receiving yards respectively.
Chase Edmonds rushed for 18 yards for Tampa Bay, while Taye Barber added 13 yards. Baker Mayfield threw for 63 yards for the Buccaneers, while receivers David Moore and Kaylon Geiger Sr. had 66 and 50 yards respectively.
Pittsburgh lost the offensive yardage battle to Tampa Bay 322-306 yards in Friday's game. Pittsburgh had more first downs as that total ended up 19-18.
The time of possession battle favored Tampa Bay as their offense was on the field for 32:03, longer than the 27:57 of their opponents.
Pittsburgh heads into a Pre-Season Week 2 battle against the Bills. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.