Bills at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Buffalo Bills 29 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Bills 29 3 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 2 XP
Steelers 34 4 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 4 XPTrinidad Chambliss 340 yds passingJames Cook III 68 yds rushingJerry Jeudy 159 yds receivingTerrel Bernard 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 434 ยท 443Passing yards 260 ยท 340Rushing yards 174 ยท 103Completions 23/38 ยท 16/32Yards per carry 6.2 ยท 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 34-29, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. Both teams entered the contest with high stakes, but it was the Steelers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience.
Trinidad Chambliss led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 340 yards and connecting with Jerry Jeudy for a standout performance that totaled 159 receiving yards. On the other side, Josh Allen kept the Bills competitive with three touchdown passes, but it wasnโt enough to overcome the Steelers' high-octane offense. Buffalo's James Cook III contributed on the ground, rushing for 68 yards, but the Bills struggled to find consistency.
Defensively, the game was pivotal in the second half when Pittsburgh's defense stifled Buffalo's attempts to build momentum. Despite the Billsโ Greg Rousseau's two sacks and Christian Benford's interception, the Steelers maintained control during critical moments, ultimately sealing the win. Pittsburgh's ability to make key stops and capitalize on opportunities proved decisive, allowing them to hold off a late-game surge from Buffalo.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 23/38 | 61% | 260 | 3 | 1 | 96.3 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 16/32 | 50% | 340 | 2 | 2 | 82.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 16 | 68 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 50 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Josh AllenQB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 27 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Adam RandallHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Antonio GibsonHB | 16 | 63 | 3.9 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Keon ColemanWR | 6 | 113 | 18.8 | 84 | 1 | 67 | 3 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 7 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| King PorterWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sterling YoungFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jerry JeudyWR | 5 | 159 | 31.8 | 87 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Germie BernardWR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 57 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Garrett WilsonWR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morgan NicholsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan BaldwinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demani RichardsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Nahshon WrightFS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John DaleyREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon SabbSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 3/3 | 2 | 33 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 4 | 41 |