2026 NFL preseason finale week and roster cuts

Key developments

1. Aug 28, 2026

   The NFL's final preseason week features four games, including the Bills at Steelers, Browns at Patriots and Chargers at Rams, as teams evaluate rosters before cuts to 53 players.

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2. Aug 28, 2026

   The Buffalo Bills edge the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale, with Shane Buechele leading a late go-ahead drive and Ian Wheeler adding a scoring run.

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Bills Win Preseason Finale vs Steelers

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 in the preseason finale as teams prepare to trim to 53 players, with Bills’ backups led by Kyle Allen’s successor and Shane Buechele forging a late-winning drive and Ian Wheeler adding a late scoring run. Notable standouts for Buffalo included Frank Gore Jr. and Skyler Bell, while Pittsburgh highlighted Drew Allar and Kaden Wetjen, who delivered a punt-return TD but also saw late struggles as the Steelers faced tough cut decisions.

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Four NFL Preseason Games Open Final Week

The final week of the NFL preseason features four games Thursday night, including the Bills at Steelers, Browns at Patriots, and Chargers at Rams, as teams evaluate rosters ahead of the regular season. Previews highlight depth-chart decisions, Steelers practice-squad battles, broadcast plans for Week 2 and international matchups, plus promotional bets and college-game previews tied to the broader lead‑up to the season.