Bills Edge Steelers 28-27 in Preseason Week 3
Buffalo Bills 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 27 at Highmark Stadium. Shane Buechele went 26 of 38 for 196 yards.
Quarter Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Steelers | 14 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
 Bills | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28 |
Bills Leaders
Steelers Leaders
Team Stats
| Steelers | Stat | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 10 | Passing 1st downs | 12 |
| 4 | Rushing 1st downs | 5 |
| 0 | 1st downs from penalties | 2 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 59 | Total Plays | 65 |
| 232 | Total Yards | 266 |
| 3.9 | Yards per Play | 4.1 |
| 12 | Total Drives | 12 |
| 135 | Passing | 177 |
| 18/33 | Comp/Att | 26/38 |
| 3.8 | Yards per pass | 4.3 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 3-22 | Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-19 |
| 97 | Rushing | 89 |
| 23 | Rushing Attempts | 24 |
| 4.2 | Yards per rush | 3.7 |
| 3-3 | Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-3 |
| 5-70 | Penalties | 6-43 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 1 | Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 |
| 27:38 | Possession | 32:22 |
Scoring Plays
9 scores Preseason Finale: Steelers Visit Bills as Both Rest Starters
Read the full recap →The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Buffalo on Thursday, August 27, in the preseason finale for both teams. Neither side is expected to play its established quarterback, with backups and roster-bubble players dominating snaps. Pittsburgh is thin at receiver with DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. banged up, opening reps for Roman Wilson, while Buffalo gives fourth-round pick Skyler Bell his preseason debut.
Steelers' receiver injuries open a window
With Metcalf and Pittman missing time, Roman Wilson gets an extended look to solidify his roster spot before cuts.
Bills debut a rookie receiver
Skyler Bell's first preseason action gives Buffalo a late look at a potential depth piece heading into final roster decisions.
Pure roster-bubble football
With both presumed Week 1 starting units sitting, this game is squarely about who makes the 53-man roster rather than which team wins.
Pregame AI Prediction
How the prediction did
Predicted 16-20 (Steelers vs Bills), final was 27-28. Buffalo held on 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire, matching the model's projected winner and landing close to the projected margin.
Steelers Bills Buffalo's roster depth gives it a modest edge
Even with backups playing, the Bills' overall roster quality provides a slight advantage in a game driven entirely by bubble players.
Pittsburgh's receiver injuries are a real complication
Missing two established options at receiver could limit the Steelers' offensive execution regardless of who plays quarterback.
Preseason finales are notoriously unpredictable
With both teams' true starters sitting entirely, the final score often comes down to which roster-bubble players are having a good day.
This is a preseason exhibition finale with both teams sitting their established starters entirely. Confidence stays low given how unpredictable backup-only football can be.
Venue
Closing Line
Officials
Futures odds for these teams
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