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Steelers face Bills while evaluating wide receiver roles in preseason

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Steelers face Bills while evaluating wide receiver roles in preseason

Summary

During the NFL preseason Week 3 match between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills, rookie Roman Wilson did not play, indicating his favored status for the team's third receiver spot over Germie Bernard. Bernard, a second-round pick, participated after Wilson's absence. The Bills' Skyler Bell made his debut after recovering from a hamstring injury, logging significant playing time as he looks to compete for a role in the receiver rotation. Both teams rested key players, allowing others to showcase their potential ahead of the regular season.

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Status Watch

•Roman Wilson likely to start as Steelers' third receiver.
•Germie Bernard played in Wilson's absence, indicating competition.
•Skyler Bell debuted for the Bills after missing prior games.
•Bills rested key players, giving others the chance to play.
•Final roster decisions are approaching as teams finalize lineups.

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PFF breaks down the key fantasy football usage and stats from Week 3 of preseason action. The slate features the Steelers-Bills, Patriots-Browns, 49ers-Raiders and Rams-Chargers matchups. Use the takeaways alongside PFF Fantasy tools to prepare for 2026 fanta…
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