Steelers coach Mike McCarthy misses halftime of OT win over Buccaneers, visits medical tent for treatment for ankle injury
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Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy injured his ankle on the way to his halftime interview during their overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, forcing him to skip his usual halftime team address.
- McCarthy spent halftime in the medical tent but returned to coach normally in the second half, with the injury appearing to be minor.
- Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led a comeback from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter, throwing a game-winning 6-yard touchdown pass to Germie Bernard in overtime, marking Bernard's first career touchdown.
- Rodgers finished the game with 253 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, helping the Steelers improve to 4-2 and strengthen their position in the AFC North.
- Despite some missed opportunities to close the game in regulation, the Steelers secured a hard-fought victory, and McCarthy's injury did not significantly impact the team's performance.
