The 7–4 Buffalo Bills travel to face the 6–5 Pittsburgh Steelers in a pivotal AFC battle. Buffalo aims to strengthen playoff positioning, while Pittsburgh needs a win to stay afloat in the division race. This game carries major implications for both squads’ postseason hopes.
Bills Look to Dominate the Ground Game and Play Elite Defense
Buffalo enters with league-leading rushing numbers. Running back James Cook has racked up 1,084 rushing yards with 20 total touchdowns on the season.
Quarterback Josh Allen has thrown for 2,709 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding 10 rushing scores. Buffalo’s offense averages 381.8 yards and 28.3 points per game.
The last time the Bills and Steelers played Josh Allen had an awesome “fake slide” Touchdown to help Buffalo win in the playoffs Need some of this Josh Allen magic Tomorrow pic.twitter.com/pZnf0B8t1j
— Playoff Bills (@PlayoffBills_) November 29, 2025
Defensively, the Bills lead the NFL in pass defense, permitting only 168.2 passing yards per game. Edge rusher Joey Bosa paces the pass rush with four sacks and 14 QB hits on the season. This balanced strength makes Buffalo formidable on both sides heading into Pittsburgh.
Steelers Leans on Veteran Leadership and Playmaker Pressure
Pittsburgh, meanwhile, leans on veteran Aaron Rodgers, who has thrown 19 touchdowns with a 66.4% completion rate. Running back Jaylen Warren provides balance with roughly 60.4 rushing yards per game and a three-touchdown season so far.
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Deep threat receiver D.K. Metcalf adds explosiveness, hauling in 573 yards and five scores on the year. However, Pittsburgh’s offense averages only 97.1 rushing yards and ranks 27th in that category. Their pass defense allows 258.7 yards per game, the worst in the league. That vulnerability should concern Steelers fans facing Buffalo’s potent run game.
Prediction: Buffalo Bills 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.
Buffalo’s balanced attack, dominant ground game, and elite pass defense prove too much for Pittsburgh’s offense at home.
