Buffalo
Bills
0-2
31
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2027 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 37-31. This victory keeps the Steelers in the hunt for playoff positioning as they aim to build momentum early in the season.
Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers showcased his veteran prowess, throwing for an impressive 405 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Germie Bernard, who accumulated 193 receiving yards. The Steelers' offense was dynamic and efficient, allowing them to keep pace and ultimately secure the win against a resilient Bills squad.
Defensively, the Steelers were led by Robert Spears-Jennings, who made six total tackles, solidifying their presence on that side of the ball. Bradley Chubb of the Bills was a constant threat with 1.5 sacks, but it was Pittsburgh's key defensive stands, particularly in the second half, that proved crucial. The turning point came when the Steelers intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, stifling a potential game-tying drive and helping them hold off Buffalo in the final moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 32 | 20 | 405 | 4 | 2 | 119.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 36 | 21 | 329 | 3 | 0 | 116.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 32 | 2.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 7 | 193 | 27.6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| Bryce Raymond | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 |

