Pittsburgh
Steelers
12-5
60
FINAL
49
Buffalo
Bills
8-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 60-49. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Steelers who advanced to the next round, setting the stage for a potential playoff run.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing an impressive seven touchdown passes while racking up 484 passing yards. His primary target, Darnell Washington, was a standout in the receiving game, amassing 251 yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Jaylen Warren contributed on the ground as well, adding 61 rushing yards to the Steelers' explosive offensive performance.
Defensively, the Steelers made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Payton Wilson led the defense with five total tackles, while T.J. Watt recorded a key sack that disrupted Buffalo's rhythm. Asante Samuel Jr. was a game-changer with two interceptions, including one that halted a potential game-tying drive for the Bills, solidifying Pittsburgh's victory in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 21 | 78% | 548 | 5 | 3 | 118.7 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 46 | 29 | 63% | 492 | 7 | 1 | 129.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | โ | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 14 | 251 | 17.9 | 61 | 4 | 46 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 96 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 28 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 28 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 114 | 22.8 | 48 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 25 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | โ | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

