Buffalo
Bills
4-7
26
FINAL
61
Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Buffalo Bills 61-26 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. The victory solidifies Pittsburgh's playoff aspirations while leaving Buffalo scrambling for answers as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Rico Dowdle was the standout on offense for the Steelers, rushing for an impressive 135 yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Quarterback Josh Allen did what he could for Buffalo, throwing for 118 yards and one touchdown, but it was clear that the Bills struggled to keep pace with Pittsburgh's explosive attack. Dallas Goedert also shined as a reliable target, racking up 94 receiving yards and contributing to the Steelers' offensive juggernaut.
Defensively, the Steelers showcased their prowess, with Brandin Echols snagging two crucial interceptions that thwarted Buffalo's momentum. Cole Holcomb added to the pressure with a key sack, but it was the collective effort of Pittsburgh's defense that played a pivotal role in the game. The turning point came early in the second half when Echols' second interception led to a quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game and leaving the Bills in a deep hole they could not climb out of.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 7 | 30% | 118 | 1 | 3 | 23.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 113 | 1 | 1 | 73.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 34 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 19 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | — | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 15 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 63 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 74 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Bauer | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Skyler Johnston | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 42 |

