The Buffalo Bills made history on Sunday by winning in Pittsburgh, even without their two starting offensive tackles. The backup players stepped in and helped the team dominate the game.
The Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–7, rushing for 249 yards the most any team has ever gained at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium. James Cook ran for 144 yards, while Ray Davis added 62 yards, his best this season. Quarterback Josh Allen also ran 8 times for 38 yards and scored a touchdown. That touchdown gave Allen 76 career rushing touchdowns, breaking the record for a quarterback in regular-season games.
Head coach Sean McDermott praised the backup tackles, saying they “rose to the occasion.” Their strong blocking helped Allen stay safe; he was not sacked once, unlike in a previous game when he was taken down eight times.
The defense also played a key role. Early in the third quarter, Joey Bosa sacked Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, causing a fumble. Cornerback Christian Benford picked it up and ran 17 yards for a touchdown. That gave the Bills their first lead.
Buffalo trailed 7–3 at halftime but scored 23 unanswered points in the second half. The team controlled the ball for almost 42 minutes, giving Pittsburgh little chance to catch up.
McDermott called it a “team win.” He said the backup tackles, the strong running game, and the solid defense all helped the Bills succeed.
With this win, Buffalo improves to 8–4 and gains confidence as they prepare for important games ahead.
