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Bills close preseason with 28-27 win over Steelers on Buechele’s late 2-point conversion

Bills close preseason with 28-27 win over Steelers on Buechele’s late 2-point conversion

Summary

The Buffalo Bills won their final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-27 with a late touchdown and a 2-point conversion. The Steelers missed a last chance to score, finishing the preseason with one win and two losses, while the Bills finished undefeated at 3-0.

Key Facts

  • Ian Wheeler scored a 2-yard touchdown run with just over one minute left.
  • Quarterback Shane Buechele completed a pressure-filled pass to Dante Pettis for the 2-point conversion that gave the Bills the lead.
  • The Steelers’ final attempt failed when Drew Allar’s pass missed a receiver on fourth down with 44 seconds left.
  • The Steelers ended the preseason with a 1-2 record; the Bills went 3-0.
  • Buechele completed 26 of 38 passes for 196 yards in the game.
  • The go-ahead touchdown was set up by a 42-yard pass interference penalty against the Steelers.
  • Bills running back Frank Gore Jr. and rookie receiver Skyler Bell also scored touchdowns.
  • The regular NFL season begins on September 13, with the Steelers hosting the Falcons and the Bills playing at Houston.
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