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
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.
- •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.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers rookies flash great plays, growing pains in loss to Bills
- 2:09 AMPittsburgh Post-Gazette — Who's rising and who's falling after the Steelers' final preseason game against the Bills? - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"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, […]
"Rookie receivers Kaden Wetjen and Germie Bernard each scored touchdowns for the Steelers in a 28-27 loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:27 AMSteelers rookies flash great plays, growing pains in loss to Bills
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, […]
- Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAug 28, 2026, 2:09 AMWho's rising and who's falling after the Steelers' final preseason game against the Bills? - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Rookie receivers Kaden Wetjen and Germie Bernard each scored touchdowns for the Steelers in a 28-27 loss.
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