The Buffalo Bills (7-4) are on the verge of being on the outside looking in when it comes to the AFC playoff picture, and one week after their offensive line was bullied by a ferocious Houston Texans’ front four, the task won’t get any easier when the Bills travel to play the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) in a Week 13 clash.
Heading into another pivotal road showdown, today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with early thoughts on the matchup with the Steelers, who, like the Texans, boast a talented
pass rush, led by T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, and emerging star Nick Herbig.
An early preview of Bills vs. Steelers
The Bills have dropped three of their last four games on the road, as Josh Allen and Buffalo’s offense have looked like a completely different unit when playing away from Highmark Stadium (Bills are averaging 32.5 points per game at home compared to 23.2 points per game on the road).
If Buffalo isn’t able to right the ship on Sunday against a Steelers squad that’s enduring a similar slide as the Bills (Pittsburgh has lost four of its last six games after a 4-1 start), the Bills would fall from being the AFC’s top Wild Card team entering Week 12 to on the outside of the playoff race with five weeks remaining in the season.
Linked below: We hear from Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin on the status of injured starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers; and see how this year’s trip to Pittsburgh resembles a 2021 visit when the Bills’ playoff chances were floundering.
Plus, some early thoughts on the matchup with the Steelers, including why this could be a get-right spot for Allen, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Dalton Kincaid and Buffalo’s aerial attack; how Buffalo’s defense will be challenged by a Steelers’ rushing attack led by Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell; and how, if Spencer Brown is sidelined, backup Ryan Van Demark will have his hands full trying to contain edge rusher T.J. Watt.
- The Bills’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread as they face another tough road test – newyorkupstate.com
- Tomlin expects Rodgers back vs. Bills in Week 13 – ESPN.com
- Bills look to repeat 2021 comeback as playoff push intensifies in Pittsburgh – Democrat & Chronicle
- 3 stats that will define Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Week 13 matchup – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Eric Wood: Fixing Issues Ahead Of Sunday’s Game At The Steelers – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills vs. Steelers injury update: Buffalo searching for healthy bodies on defense – Democrat & Chronicle
- Steelers ‘anticipate’ 4x NFL MVP will be ready for Bills despite broken wrist – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
Placing wide receiver Curtis Samuel among the worst free-agent signings in franchise history; plus, Buffalo could be getting some help along its offensive line; a former face could be returning to the defensive line; how you can get your hands on a piece of the old stadium; and more!
- Where Curtis Samuel ranks among the Bills’ 10 worst free agent signings in franchise history – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills open backup’s activation window after RT Spencer Brown injures shoulder – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills considering unemployed former first-round pick as potential pass rush insurance – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- No season ticket for the new Bills stadium? You may be shut out – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Parts of Highmark Stadium to go on sale – WGR 550
- NFL’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’ gives Buffalo Bills a chance to spotlight different organizations – Buffalo News (subscription required)
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