Buffalo
Bills
0-0
14
FINAL
56
Pittsburgh
Steelers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Buffalo Bills 56-14 in Week 1 of the 2027 season. The victory not only sets the tone for the Steelers' campaign but also raises questions about the Bills' ability to compete this season. Haynes King led the charge for Pittsburgh, amassing 356 passing yards and throwing three touchdown passes to propel the offense. Rico Dowdle added a strong ground game with 99 rushing yards, while Jeff Caldwell showcased his receiving skills, racking up 114 yards. Together, they formed a potent trio that overwhelmed the Bills' defense. Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with CJ Allen recording a sack, contributing to the pressure on Buffalo's quarterback. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh scored on consecutive drives, extending their lead to an insurmountable margin. Despite a solid defensive effort from Buffalo, highlighted by Derek Stingley Jr.'s ten tackles and an interception by Jordan Hancock, the Steelers' offense proved too explosive to contain.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Haynes KingQB372465%35632100.7
Josh AllenQB281864%1821094.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB16996.2233190
Jonathan TaylorHB14765.4411370
Derrick HenryHB10484.8190240
Josh AllenQB8293.6—090
Eli HeidenreichHB4143.5—160
Ray DavisHB242.0—020
Darnell WashingtonTE242.0—070
Haynes KingQB144.0—040
DJ MooreWR000.0—000
Johntay Cook IIWR000.0—000
Brock BowersTE000.0—000
Dalton KincaidTE000.0—000
Jeff CaldwellWR1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jeff CaldwellWR511422.8671640
DJ MooreWR38127.0571550
Brock BowersTE57615.2141241
Ian StrongWR67011.7180170
Darnell WashingtonTE46616.5131250
Khalil ShakirWR6477.890130
A.J. BrownWR3289.3—0120
Joshua PalmerWR3258.3120130
Dalton KincaidTE2136.51080
Keon ColemanWR11111.030110
Derrick HenryHB351.77061
Rico DowdleHB122.03020
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cam LittleK0080
Tyler BassK0020