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Steelers rookies shine amid growing pains in preseason loss to Bills

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:27 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Steelers rookies shine amid growing pains in preseason loss to Bills

Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Buffalo Bills 28-27 in their final preseason game on August 27, 2026. Rookies Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen, and Eli Heidenreich each scored touchdowns, but the team faced challenges in execution. Pittsburgh led at halftime 14-10 and extended its lead in the second half before the Bills rallied late to secure the win. The Steelers' regular-season opener is scheduled against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.

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By the Numbers

•Steelers led at halftime 14-10 after scoring two touchdowns.
•Wetjen returned a punt for a 45-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
•Buffalo took the lead with just over a minute remaining.
•QB Will Howard completed 9 of 15 passes with two touchdowns.
•The Steelers face the Falcons in the regular-season opener on September 13.

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2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers rookies flash great plays, growing pains in loss to Bills

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (BLACK AND GOLD NATION) – The Steelers rookie class had plenty of notable performances in the team’s 28-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Some were good, and some weren’t as good. Germie Bernard, Kaden Wetjen and Eli Heidenreich all scored touchdowns in the final preseason game of the year. Meanwhile, […]
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