Bills at Steelers
Buffalo Bills 42, Pittsburgh Steelers 28 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Bills 42 5 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Steelers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDante Moore 350 yds passingJames Cook III 79 yds rushingIan Strong 117 yds receivingDavison Igbinosun 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 395 · 398Passing yards 289 · 338Rushing yards 106 · 60Completions 12/14 · 14/21Yards per carry 13.3 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The Buffalo Bills topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 42-28 in a high-stakes Week 11 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for positioning in the competitive AFC, this victory was crucial for Buffalo as they look to maintain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Josh Allen was the star of the night for the Bills, throwing for five touchdowns and showcasing his impressive arm with 250 passing yards. Ian Strong also had a standout performance, racking up 117 receiving yards and providing a reliable target for Allen. Meanwhile, James Cook III contributed with a solid ground game, adding another 79 rushing yards to keep the Steelers' defense on its toes.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Cole Bishop led the team with five tackles, while Deone Walker recorded a critical sack, disrupting the Steelers’ offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Christian Benford picked off a pass, setting up another touchdown for Buffalo and putting them in a commanding position as they headed into halftime.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 12/14 | 86% | 289 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 14/21 | 67% | 350 | 4 | 3 | 109.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 10 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Ian StrongWR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 5 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 19 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 33 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 64 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 75 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 13 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Mathews JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte KentCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ AdamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |