Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 0 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 26 |
| Steelers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
BUF 26PIT 7 Final
Passing leader
17.7PPR pts
15/23, 123 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
James Cook III
18.7PPR pts
32 ATT, 144 YDS, 3 REC, 33 REC YDS
Steelers leader
12.4PPR pts
10 ATT, 35 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 9 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Christian Benford
1 INT, 1 TD, 2 TKL
Bills 26, Steelers 7: Buffalo rallies from 4 down at halftime
Buffalo erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Pittsburgh 23–0 after the break to win 26–7. The Bills finished with a 372–166 edge in total offense and averaged 5.0 yards per play.
The Steelers went 3-for-9 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Bills kept the ball for 41:59.
Key advantages
- +1.1 yards/play BUF 5.0 · PIT 3.9
- +206 total yards BUF 372 · PIT 166
- +20% third-down rate BUF 53% · PIT 33%
Game Highlights
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Bills | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Yards per play | 3.9 |
| 372 | Total yards | 166 |
| 53% | Third-down conversion | 33% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 74 | Plays | 43 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 41:59 | Time of possession | 18:01 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Steelers scored one touchdown.
| Time | Team | Play | BUF | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 8:09 | PIT | Jaylen Warren 1-yard TD run Takes leadChris Boswell XP | 0 | 7 |
| 0:51 | BUF | Matt Prater 27-yard FG | 3 | 7 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 14:44 | BUF | Christian Benford 17-yard fumble return TD Takes leadMatt Prater XP | 10 | 7 |
| 8:49 | BUF | Josh Allen → Keon Coleman, 1-yard TD Extends leadXP missed | 16 | 7 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:08 | BUF | Josh Allen 8-yard TD run Extends leadMatt Prater XP | 23 | 7 |
| 1:07 | BUF | Matt Prater 37-yard FG Extends lead | 26 | 7 |
Fantasy Points: Bills vs Steelers, Week 13 2025
Fantasy leaders
- James Cook18.7 PTSRB9
- Josh Allen17.7 PTSQB13
- Jaylen Warren12.4 PTSRB23
- Keon Coleman8.9 PTSWR40
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 17.7 | QB13 | 15/23 | 123 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 1 | 75.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Aaron Rodgers | 2.7 | QB31 | 10/21 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mason Rudolph | -1.0 | — | 0/3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | 0.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook | 18.7 | RB9 | RB | 32 | 144 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 0 | |
| Jaylen Warren | 12.4 | RB23 | RB | 10 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Keon Coleman | 8.9 | WR40 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kenny Gainwell | 6.5 | RB43 | RB | 5 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Darnell Washington | 6.5 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ray Davis | 6.2 | RB44 | RB | 9 | 62 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| DK Metcalf | 6.2 | WR55 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 32 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dawson Knox | 5.8 | TE28 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 28 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ty Johnson | 5.5 | RB48 | RB | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Brandin Cooks | 2.3 | WR87 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jackson Hawes | 2.0 | TE49 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jonnu Smith | 1.6 | TE53 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Khalil Shakir | 1.5 | WR98 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Gabe Davis | 1.5 | WR97 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Kaleb Johnson | 0.3 | RB75 | RB | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Calvin Austin | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Skowronek | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Roman Wilson | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Target Share23 targets
- Ty Johnson22%, 5 targets
- Dawson Knox17%, 4 targets
- Khalil Shakir17%, 4 targets
- James Cook13%, 3 targets
- Keon Coleman13%, 3 targets
- Other17%, 4 targets
Carry Share51 carries
- , 32 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 2 carries
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
Target Share22 targets
- DK Metcalf23%, 5 targets
- Jaylen Warren18%, 4 targets
- Darnell Washington18%, 4 targets
- Kenny Gainwell14%, 3 targets
- Jonnu Smith9%, 2 targets
- Other18%, 4 targets
Carry Share18 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | 37 | 86% | 5 | 23% | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | 34 | 79% | 4 | 18% | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | 53 | 72% | 4 | 17% | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | 52 | 70% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| James Cook | 45 | 61% | 3 | 13% | 32 |
| Tyrell Shavers | 45 | 61% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Gabe Davis | 43 | 58% | 2 | 9% | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | 24 | 56% | 4 | 18% | 10 |
| Jonnu Smith | 23 | 53% | 2 | 9% | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | 21 | 49% | 2 | 9% | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | 36 | 49% | 4 | 17% | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | 33 | 45% | 3 | 13% | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | 19 | 44% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | 18 | 42% | 3 | 14% | 5 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 17 | 40% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | 20 | 27% | 5 | 22% | 2 |
| Brandin Cooks | 17 | 23% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Ray Davis | 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 9 |
| Reggie Gilliam | 9 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ke'Shawn Williams | 5 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | 4 | 9% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | 3 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Keleki Latu | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+3.8Keon Coleman8.9 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.3Aaron Rodgers2.7 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume25.8 xFPJames Cook III18.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 18.7 | 25.8 | −7.1 | 61% | 63% car | — | 0 | 32 | 63% | 3 | 13% |
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 17.7 | 15.4 | +2.3 | 100% | 23 att | — | 23 | 8 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB | 12.4 | 13.3 | −0.9 | 56% | 56% car | — | 0 | 10 | 56% | 4 | 18% |
| Aaron RodgersPIT · QB | 2.7 | 10.0 | −7.3 | 84% | 21 att | — | 21 | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Ty JohnsonBUF · RB | 5.5 | 9.8 | −4.3 | 27% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 4% | 5 | 22% |
| DK MetcalfPIT · WR | 6.2 | 8.5 | −2.3 | 86% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 23% |
| Kenny GainwellPIT · RB | 6.5 | 8.3 | −1.8 | 42% | 28% car | — | 0 | 5 | 28% | 3 | 14% |
| Darnell WashingtonPIT · TE | 6.5 | 6.8 | −0.3 | 79% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 18% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 5.8 | 6.8 | −1.0 | 72% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 17% |
| Khalil ShakirBUF · WR | 1.5 | 6.8 | −5.3 | 49% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 17% |
| Ray DavisBUF · RB | 6.2 | 5.8 | +0.4 | 18% | 18% car | — | 0 | 9 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Keon ColemanBUF · WR | 8.9 | 5.1 | +3.8 | 45% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 13% |
| Calvin Austin IIIPIT · WR | 0.0 | 3.4 | −3.4 | 49% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Gabe DavisBUF · WR | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | 58% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Jonnu SmithPIT · TE | 1.6 | 3.4 | −1.8 | 53% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Ben SkowronekPIT · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 9% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Brandin CooksBUF · WR | 2.3 | 1.7 | +0.6 | 23% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Jackson HawesBUF · TE | 2.0 | 1.7 | +0.3 | 70% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Roman WilsonPIT · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 44% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Kaleb JohnsonPIT · RB | 0.3 | 1.3 | −1.0 | 7% | 11% car | — | 0 | 2 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| Mason RudolphPIT · QB | -1.0 | 1.3 | −2.3 | 16% | 3 att | — | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bills 23 targets and 51 carries; Steelers 22 targets and 18 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Josh Allen
15 of 23 passing for 123 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 8 carries for 38 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.
Aaron Rodgers Unlucky
10 of 21 passing for 117 yards; 1 carry for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
James Cook III Volume, no payoff
3 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 33 yards; 32 carries (63% of the team's) for 144 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 25.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in carries (32).
Ty Johnson
5 targets (22% of the team's), 3 catches for 20 yards; 2 carries (4% of the team's) for 5 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.8 expected.
Jaylen Warren
4 targets (18% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards; 10 carries (56% of the team's) for 35 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.
DK Metcalf
5 targets (23% of the team's), 3 catches for 32 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
Fewest points since Week 9.
Khalil Shakir Unlucky
4 targets (17% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Jackson Hawes
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.7 expected.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Buffalo Bills
- Stock up: Jackson Hawes played 70% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
- Stock down: Keon Coleman played 45% of the snaps, down from a 71% season average.
- Stock down: Brandin Cooks played 23% of the snaps, down from a 65% season average.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Stock up: Darnell Washington played 79% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.
- Stock down: Calvin Austin III played 49% of the snaps, down from a 64% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bills D | Steelers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.6 | 19.4 |
| RBs | 24.4 | 18.1 |
| WRs | 25.9 | 34.7 |
| TEs | 7.5 | 16.6 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Pittsburgh opened at 41% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Steelers win probability
Key Swings
- +25Warren 1-yd TD run43% → 68%Q2 8:09
- −11Prater 27-yd FG71% → 60%Q2 0:51
- −29Benford 17-yd TD60% → 32%Q3 14:44
- −20Allen → Coleman, 1-yd TD31% → 12%Q3 8:49
- −6Allen 8-yd TD run7% → 1%Q4 14:08
Swing in Steelers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Buffalo Bills | Measure | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Plays | 43 |
| 31% | Pass rate | 58% |
| 5.3 | Yds / dropback | 4.3 |
| 4.9 | Yds / carry | 3.2 |
| 8/15 | Third downs | 3/9 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 31 more plays and gained 1.0 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- BUF Johnson 22% · Knox 17% · Shakir 17%
- PIT Metcalf 23% · Washington 18% · Warren 18%
Possession Results
| Result | BUF | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 1 |
| Field goals | 2 | 0 |
| Punts | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
- The Steelers opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 6-play, 39-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Bills drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to ten minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Q1 15:00 | 7 | 35 | 3:49 | Interception |
| PIT | Q1 11:11 | 6 | 12 | 3:40 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 7:31 | 7 | 35 | 4:12 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 3:19 | 3 | 6 | 1:38 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 1:41 | 3 | 6 | 1:35 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 0:06 | 5 | 13 | 1:14 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 13:52 | 6 | 20 | 3:20 | Fumble |
| PIT | Q2 10:32 | 6 | 39 | 2:23 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q2 8:09 | 16 | 60 | 7:18 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q2 0:51 | 2 | 17 | 0:51 | End of half |
| PIT | Q3 15:00 | 1 | -9 | 0:16 | Fumble |
| PIT | Q3 14:44 | 4 | 18 | 1:28 | Interception |
| BUF | Q3 13:16 | 8 | 56 | 4:27 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q3 8:49 | 3 | 9 | 1:27 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 7:22 | 15 | 83 | 8:14 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 14:08 | 10 | 57 | 3:57 | Downs |
| BUF | Q4 10:11 | 14 | 72 | 9:04 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q4 1:07 | 3 | 3 | 1:07 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Bills' fumble touchdown is counted as a Steelers lost fumble, not as a Bills possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Bills vs Steelers Head-to-Head
The Bills and Steelers first met in 1970 and have played 31 times since.
- All-time series
- 17–14Steelers lead, 31 meetings since 1970
- Postseason
- 2–2Split 2–2
- Largest Bills win
- 38–32022
- Largest Steelers win
- 28–01979
Since 2021
3–1 Bills lead
4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, S = Steelers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 13 Bills at Steelers, 2025 Wk 13 recap BUF 26 PIT 7 BUF W
- 2023 Wild Card Steelers at Bills, 2023 Wild Card recap BUF 31 PIT 17 BUF W
- 2022 Wk 5 Steelers at Bills, 2022 Wk 5 recap BUF 38 PIT 3 BUF W
- 2021 Wk 1 Steelers at Bills, 2021 Wk 1 recap PIT 23 BUF 16 PIT W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bills | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 10-7 |
| 28.3 | Points per game | 23.4 |
| 376.3 | Yards per game | 305.6 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 21.5 | Points allowed per game | 22.8 |
| 293.1 | Yards allowed per game | 356.9 |
Bills vs Steelers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- BUF −3Bills covered by 16
- Total
- 44.5Under: 33 points scored (by 11.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 23.8 | 26 | +2.3 |
| Steelers | 20.8 | 7 | −13.8 |
The Bills beat their implied total and the Steelers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 3 meetings: Bills 2–1 ATS, unders 3–0.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 1–0
- Over/under
- 0–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Against the spread
- 0–1
- Over/under
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bills and Steelers in Fantasy
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Bills vs Steelers Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Bills vs Steelers Week 13 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–7 in Week 13 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on November 30, 2025. See the Bills' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Bills vs Steelers?
The final score was Bills 26, Steelers 7. The Steelers led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 23, Steelers 0.
What happened in the Bills vs Steelers game?
Buffalo erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Pittsburgh 23–0 after the break to win 26–7. The Bills finished with a 372–166 edge in total offense and averaged 5.0 yards per play. James Cook led all players with 3 catches for 33 yards, plus 32 carries for 144 rushing yards.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Steelers?
James Cook led the game with 18.7 PPR fantasy points, the RB9 of Week 13, on 3 catches for 33 yards, plus 32 carries for 144 rushing yards. Josh Allen was next with 17.7 (QB13). See James Cook's 2025 game log.
Who led Bills vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 15 of 23 for 123 yards, a touchdown and an interception. James Cook (BUF) led in rushing with 32 carries for 144 yards. Darnell Washington (PIT) led in receiving with 2 catches for 45 yards.
How many fantasy points did James Cook score against the Steelers?
James Cook scored 18.7 points in PPR leagues, 17.2 in half-PPR and 15.7 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 13 of the 2025 season, on 3 catches for 33 yards, plus 32 carries for 144 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Steelers?
Keon Coleman outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.9 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+3.8). Aaron Rodgers fell furthest short, with 2.7 points on 10.0 xFP (−7.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bills vs Steelers?
James Cook III had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 18.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Bills beat the Steelers?
The Bills beat the Steelers 26–7 because they averaged 5.0 yards per play to 3.9 and outgained them 372–166.
What is the all-time Bills vs Steelers record?
The Steelers lead the all-time series 17–14 across 31 meetings since 1970, including a 2–2 record in the postseason.
When did the Bills and Steelers last play before this game?
Before Week 13 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 playoffs on January 15, 2024, when the Bills beat the Steelers 31–17.
Have the Bills and Steelers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2023 playoffs. The Bills are 2–2 against the Steelers in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Bills vs Steelers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −3, making the Buffalo Bills 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 23.8 points for the Bills and 20.8 for the Steelers.
Did Bills vs Steelers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 33 points, 11.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Bills vs Steelers?
The Bills covered by 16 against the closing line of Bills −3. The final margin was 19 points.