Bills Win Preseason Finale vs Steelers

The Bills capped a 3-0 preseason with a 28-27 win over the Steelers, a game that largely featured backups and served as final roster evaluation ahead of cuts. Ian Wheeler sealed the victory with a 2-yard TD run in the final minutes, with Kyle Allen as Bills' primary backup behind Josh Allen and Shane Buechele directing most quarterback duties. Buechele finished 26 of 38 for 196 yards, with Dante Pettis catching a late go-ahead pass and Skyler Bell contributing a 28-yard score and seven receptions. Frank Gore Jr. added a 1-yard rushing TD, and Bell’s all-purpose performance highlighted depth at receiver. The Steelers mounted a 10-point surge in the final seven minutes, with Drew Allar’s fourth-down miscue highlighting ongoing QB competition with Will Howard. The game also featured standouts and concerns on special teams and defense, including Keonta Jenkins’ early sack, Ray Davis’ punt return issues, and Michael Hoecht’s preseason debut signaling his return from injury.