‘“Just get inside your DB and CJ [Stroud] will hit you,” Harris said. “I don’t know if Josh Allen would have, but CJ will put that ball right on the number.”’
BillsBeat - August 18, 2024
7 Takeaways: Rousseau dominant, Andreessen shines, run game heats up in Bills preseason win over Steelers
‘Despite the Bills announcing Friday the team’s starters would suit up against Pittsburgh, Josh Allen did not take the field, likely due to the wet weather that made the playing surface a bit slick. Allen wasn’t the only Bills starter to receive the night off, as middle linebacker Terrel Bernard was also sidelined days after it was revealed that fellow LB Matt Milano would miss extended time due to a bicep injury. Lancaster native Joe Andreessen started in place of Bernard. Von Miller was in uniform during warm ups but did not take the field during the game.’
Preseason Takeaways: Joe Andreessen enters the chat as Bills linebacker depth is tested
‘Andreessen, considered to be a longshot to make the final roster, made a team-high 12 tackles as he played through the first drive of the third quarter in Buffalo’s 9-3 preseason win over the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday. “When a young guy gets an opportunity and he makes the most of it, it’s fun to watch a young man like that,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “… You love stories like that. Real happy for Joe.”’
Sunday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Gerry Dulac: It’s just the preseason, sure — but the Steelers offense eventually needs to score some points (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Jason Mackey: Steelers seem to have more questions than answers this preseason. Will that matter? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Who’s rising and who’s falling after the Steelers’ second preseason game? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Offense struggles for 2nd week in row in Steelers’ preseason loss to Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers DB Thomas Graham Jr. embraces chance to start, make impression during preseason (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Feats of Strength, Airing of Grievances as Steelers offense sputters during Russell Wilson’s preseason debut (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers notebook: Rookie Beanie Bishop a surprise inactive in preseason game vs. Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Russell Wilson slogs through a rusty Steelers preseason debut loss against the Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Steelers Thoughts: Offense looks lifeless; the Broderick Jones problem (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Steelers offense, Russell Wilson fall flat in first half against Buffalo Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a Broderick Jones problem (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Mike Tomlin blasts Steelers offensive line after poor performance: ‘Got to be better’ (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Winners and losers from Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Pittsburgh Steelers suffer four new injuries against the Buffalo Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Starting Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback gets good news on injury (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren suffers hamstring injury, out for game (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Promising Pittsburgh Steelers rookie leaves game with injury (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Steelers’ offense struggles under Russell Wilson, Justin Fields (ESPN)
Jaylen Warren injury: Steelers RB exits Week 2 preseason game vs. Bills, listed as doubtful to return (CBS Sports)
Steelers offense rightly roasted for pathetic showing in preseason Week 2 (The Sporting News)
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin gives Russell Wilson, Justin Fields a pass after preseason Week 2 (The Sporting News)
Steelers fans already turning on Russell Wilson after preseason debut (The Sporting News)
Nate Herbig injury update: Steelers center to miss extended time (The Sporting News)
Steelers Notes after loss-injuries, Frazier on start, key stats (KDKA-FM)
Mike Tomlin, others talk offense, LB Herbig shines (KDKA-FM)
Wilson said don’t be tricked and fooled by preseason results (KDKA-FM)
Steelers fall to Bills in second preseason game (Steelers.com)
10 Thoughts: Remember, it’s still the preseason (Steelers.com)
From the Press Room: Steelers vs. Bills (Steelers.com)
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Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
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Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Russell Wilson slogs through a rusty preseason debut. Josh Allen sits as Bills top Steelers 9-3
‘Tyler Bass kicked three field goals for the Bills (1-1), who were more engaged against Pittsburgh than during a lifeless loss to Chicago last week, even with Josh Allen watching from the sideline. Buffalo coach Sean McDermott kept his franchise quarterback out of the lineup following a pregame thunderstorm that made the field slick and forced fans to clear the stands twice.’
Bills' Marquez Valdes-Scantling ruled out with neck injury
‘Valdes-Scantling was injured as he was being tackled by three Steelers defenders following a catch on a third-down pass from quarterback Ben DiNucci toward the end of the first half.’
Steelers vs. Bills score: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields uninspiring as Buffalo pulls out low-scoring affair
‘As the final score indicates, this was not a matchup that featured two high-flying offenses. In fact, we didn’t see a team cross the 50-yard line until we were six minutes into the second quarter. Josh Allen was supposed to start this preseason game, but when the Bills offense took the field, it was former Steeler Mitch Trubisky under center. He completed 9 of 13 passes for 86 yards and threw a bad interception in the first half, but did lead a field goal drive. Rookie running back Ray Davis stood out with 58 rushing yards on eight carries.’
Is Josh Allen injured? Why Bills QB sat out preseason game vs. Steelers despite being announced as starter
‘The decision appeared to be made last minute, as Allen was seen warming up in uniform with the team before kickoff and even participating in the coin toss. The quarterback got some action when he played eight snaps in the season opener, but it looks as though that will be all he gets until at least next week.’
Buffalo defeats Pittsburgh 9-3 in second game of NFL preseason
‘After falling short against the Bears in week one of the NFL preseason, the Bills defeated the Steelers by a score of 9-3 to improve to a 1-1 record in the preseason.’
McDermott: 'The defense came out with a purpose…'
‘”The defense came out with a purpose and they understood the plan, they understood what they wanted to get done. I though coach Babich and the defensive staff put together a good game. We didn’t do a lot but we allowed our players to play.”‘
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Steelers preseason
‘Andreessen started the contest at middle linebacker, played every snap into the fourth quarter calling the defense, and had a game-high 12 tackles, including two for loss. Andreessen may be pushing to make the final 53-man roster after that performance, especially given the injuries to Buffalo’s linebacker group. A storybook last couple months just added another chapter.’
Greg Rousseau & Ed Oliver shine in Buffalo Bills preseason win vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
‘After the last training camp practice in Rochester, I wrote the Bills’ most impressive players were defensive end Greg Rousseau and defensive tackle Ed Oliver. They both proved why on Saturday night with absolutely dominant performances.’
Bills starting defense shines, Josh Allen-less offense lackluster vs. Steelers
‘With heavy rain pouring down at Acrisure Stadium prior to kickoff, head coach Sean McDermott played things safe and held out some key Bills starters, most notably quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Terrel Bernard. However, most No. 1s were still out there for Buffalo in some capacity.’
Bills fans ready for regular season as opener approaches
‘“We have a giant screen where everyone gets to watch everything,” said Joseph Creegan, general manager at Souther Tier Brewing Co. “We got the shout song ready to go, goal lights hitting everything. We like to say we bring a little bit of a tailgate feel.”’
Carucci Take 2: Rain forces Bills to do wise thing and sit Josh Allen for preseason win vs. Steelers
‘Having played Allen for a full quarter in last Saturday’s preseason opener against Chicago, the Bills didn’t have a compelling reason to put him on the field Saturday night. For that matter, they don’t need to play him in next Saturday’s preseason finale, either.’