Bills rally past Steelers 28-27 in preseason finale

The Buffalo Bills overcame a 27-20 deficit in the final minutes to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27, completing an undefeated 3-0 preseason. Defensive end Keonta Jenkins recorded a sack on the opening play and led the team with five solo tackles and a quarterback hit. Running back Frank Gore, Jr. contributed 27 rushing yards and five receptions for 45 yards, while rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell caught seven passes for 49 yards and scored on a 28-yard end-around run. Quarterback Shane Buechele completed 28 of 36 attempts for 196 yards without a turnover and engineered the game-winning drive, including a two-point conversion pass. Punter Tommy Doman placed two punts inside the Steelers’ 20-yard line, including a 49-yard kick that landed at the 10-yard line.

"The team showed resilience in the closing moments," a Bills spokesperson said. The Steelers were limited to 135 passing yards, averaging 3.8 yards per attempt. However, the Bills struggled on special teams, with Ray Davis muffing a punt that led to a Steelers touchdown, and Mitch Wishnowsky delivering a 19-yard punt after a penalty. Cornerback Max Hairston missed a tackle on a punt return, allowing a Steelers receiver to score. The Bills’ ground attack was limited to 89 total yards, and wide receiver Mecole Hardman dropped a pass in the Steelers’ red zone. Pittsburgh converted all three of its red-zone trips into touchdowns.