THE APEX TIMES
Jalen Ramsey earns Steelers Player of the Week after key OT impact vs. Tampa Bay
The cornerback’s two-sack, four-for-loss performance span early momentum and a decisive overtime stop in Pittsburgh’s 26-19 road win.
Jalen Ramsey was named the Steelers Player of the Week after Pittsburgh’s overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
According to the Steelers, Ramsey’s biggest stretch came at both ends of the game. In the first half, he recorded four tackles including one for loss and a sack, helping keep the score manageable while Pittsburgh’s offense worked to find rhythm against a Buccaneers defense that entered the matchup among the NFL’s top eight in seven statistical categories.
In the second half and overtime, Ramsey continued to pressure Tampa Bay. The team credited him with six additional tackles, including three for loss, and another sack. That final sack, the Steelers said, arrived on fourth down in overtime to seal a 26-19 win.
Pittsburgh’s award also highlighted how the defense and special teams support stacked up around Ramsey’s plays. The Steelers’ player of the week note listed other notable contributors including Payton Wilson’s 11 tackles, Jamel Dean’s interception that set up a regulation tying field goal, and Germie Bernard’s overtime touchdown catch that provided the deciding points.
Why It Matters
- Ramsey’s late-game fourth-down sack served as a critical defensive finish in overtime, a swing factor in close postseason-style matchups.
- The performance underscores how Pittsburgh’s defensive stars, as framed by the team, can directly affect offensive rhythm by creating stops and pressure.
- The win was also Pittsburgh’s first road victory of 2026, and the Steelers reported it contributed to their first two-game winning streak longer than one.
Key Facts
- Jalen Ramsey was named the Steelers Player of the Week for his performance in the team’s overtime win at Tampa Bay.
- Ramsey finished with 10 tackles, including 4 for loss, and 2 sacks.
- He recorded 1 sack and 4 tackles (including 1 for loss) in the first half, per the Steelers’ recap.
- In the second half and overtime, Ramsey totaled 6 more tackles (including 3 for loss) and a sack that came on fourth down in overtime.
- The Steelers’ Player of the Week announcement credits Ramsey’s early and late impact with helping Pittsburgh earn its first road win of 2026.