Buffalo
Bills
0-0
14
FINAL
33
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 33-14, kicking off the 2028 season on a high note. The Steelers showcased their dominance, asserting themselves as early contenders in the league with a decisive victory at home.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was quarterback Lanorris Sellers, who threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns, proving instrumental in the team's offensive execution. Wide receiver DK Metcalf also had a standout game, racking up 88 receiving yards and providing critical support in crucial moments, while the Bills’ James Cook III led the ground game with 59 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with a significant turning point coming from Jalen Ramsey's interception, which halted a potential scoring drive by the Bills. Despite a strong effort from Buffalo's Dorian Williams, who tallied eight tackles, the Steelers' defense effectively stifled their opponents, contributing to a well-rounded team performance that secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanorris Sellers | QB | 41 | 22 | 208 | 2 | 1 | 74.0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 19 | 187 | 2 | 1 | 74.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Lanorris Sellers | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 11 | 1.6 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Donovan Royster | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Marquise Harbor | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Donovan Royster | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J'Koby Williams | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian Thomas | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boo Carter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams Nwaneri | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Smith | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Purchase | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 55 |

