Buffalo
Bills
4-2
35
FINAL
17
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 7 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 35-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Bills showcased their offensive prowess, while the Steelers struggled to keep pace, marking a pivotal moment in the season for both teams.
Leading the charge for Buffalo was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns, proving instrumental in the team's offensive strategy. He connected frequently with wide receiver Joshua Palmer, who racked up 97 receiving yards. Running back James Cook III contributed with a solid 69 rushing yards, adding balance to the Bills' attack.
Defensively, the Bills were also a force, with Greg Rousseau recording two sacks that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm. While Jalen Ramsey led Pittsburgh with six total tackles, it was the Buffalo defense that made critical plays, including key stops that shifted momentum. The turning point came when Rousseau's second sack resulted in a turnover on downs, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 38 | 26 | 68% | 250 | 3 | 0 | 112.8 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 231 | 2 | 0 | 104.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Le'Veon Moss | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 22 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 21 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Eric Raymond | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDGE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Benjamin | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Romello Height | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug Patton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Scott Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heath Bowden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrence Morton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

