Buccaneers beat Steelers 17-14 in preseason with McLaughlin's last-second field goal.

In the 2025 NFL preseason game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged out the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-14 with a final play 42-yard field goal by Chase McLaughlin. Teddy Bridgewater led the Buccaneers with two touchdown passes. Despite turnovers and penalties, rookies like Steelers' Derrick Harmon and Kaleb Johnson impressed coaches. The game served as a crucial evaluation for both teams ahead of the regular season.