Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
Buffalo Bills (7-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills are set to renew one of the AFC’s most competitive rivalries, with history, playoff implications, and star power all converging on Acrisure Stadium. These two franchises have met 30 times overall, splitting postseason battles while trading stretches of dominance in the regular season.
Buffalo enters with a balanced attack led by Josh Allen and James Cook, while Pittsburgh counters with veteran Aaron Rodgers and a defense anchored by T.J. Watt. The numbers tell the story of two teams built differently—Buffalo’s top-ranked rushing offense against Pittsburgh’s opportunistic takeaway margin, Allen’s dual-threat explosiveness against Rodgers’ precision passing, and playmakers on both sides who have already left their mark in past meetings.
With both clubs fighting for positioning in a crowded AFC race, Sunday’s clash is more than just another chapter in the series—it’s a test of resilience, execution, and which team can seize momentum when it matters most.
Series History
- All-Time Steelers lead, 15-11 Last: Bills Win, 31-17 (Jan. 15, 2024)
- Home Steelers lead, 8-2 Last: Bills Win, 17-10 (Dec. 15, 2019)
- Away Bills lead, 9-7 Last: Bills Win, 31-17 (Jan. 15, 2024)
- Playoffs Series tied, 2-2 Last: Bills Win, 31-17 (Jan. 15, 2024)
Series Notes
- Sunday’s game will mark the 31st overall and 27th regular-season meeting between the Steelers and Bills.
- Pittsburgh holds a four-game advantage in the overall series (17-13) and a four-game lead in the regular-season series (15-11).
- The Steelers and Bills have split their four meetings in the postseason (2-2).
- Sunday’s game will be the eighth regular-season meeting between the two teams in November.
- The Steelers own a one-game advantage in the regular-season series (4-3) in November.
- Sunday’s game will be the fourth regular-season meeting in Pittsburgh between the two teams in November.
- The Steelers own a three-game advantage in the regular-season series (3-0) in Pittsburgh in November.
- Pittsburgh and Buffalo played in the divisional round of the playoffs in 1974 (W, 32-14), 1992 (L, 3-24) and 1995 (W, 40-21), and Wild Card in 2023 (L, 17-31).
- The Steelers and Bills have played one another six times in the last seven years, including playoffs (did not meet in 2024), but Sunday’s game is just the second in Pittsburgh over the same span.
- Pittsburgh and Buffalo have played four consecutive years twice in each franchise’s history (2019-22 and 1991-94). The Bills took three of four between 2019-22, while they split the four meetings in 1991-94.
- Pittsburgh has also faced the following seven non-AFC North foes in at least four straight seasons: Denver (1988-91), Indianapolis (2014-17), Kansas City (2014-18; 1996-99, 1985-89, 1978-82), San Diego (1982-86), Miami (1987-90; 1993-96), New England (2015-19) and Seattle (1991-94).
- Interestingly enough, Pittsburgh actually played the Chargers 10 straight years (1987-96).
- The Steelers have lost four of the last five meetings in the series: 2019 (L, 10-17 in Pittsburgh), 2020 (L, 15-26 in Buffalo), 2021 (W, 23-16 in Buffalo), 2022 (L, 3-38 in Buffalo) and 2023 (L, 17-31 Wild Card in Buffalo).
The Coaches
Steelers – Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 189-112-2 (19 seasons)
- Overall: 189-112-2 (19 seasons)
- vs. Bills: 5-3
Bills – Sean McDermott
- At Franchise: 93-49 (9 seasons)
- Overall: 93-49 (9 seasons)
- vs. Steelers: 3-1
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, November 30th, 2025
- Time: 4:25 PM ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium | Pittsburgh, PA
- Surface: Natural Grass
- Capacity: 68,400
- TV: CBS | Locally KDKA-TV
Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analysis), Tracy Wolfson (field reporter) - Steelers Audio Network: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh) plus affiliates (see below)
Rob King (play-by-play), Max Starks (analysis), Missi Matthews (field reporter) - ESPN Radio: Steve Levy (play-by-play), Sal Paolantonio (analysis), Courtney Cronin (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio:
- Steelers: Sirius 85, XM/SXM 225, Internet 826
- Bills: Sirius 139, XM/SXM 380, Internet 803
- Referee: Alex Kemp
- Vegas: Bills -3.5 | Over/Under: 47.5
SCU Pregame and Postgame Shows
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Pregame: Who needs this win more: the Steelers or Bills?
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 13 at 6–5, clinging to a division lead and fighting to stay ahead in the AFC playoff race. The Buffalo Bills arrive at 7–4, still dangerous but plagued by inconsistency and questions about whether they can truly contend down the stretch. Both teams are coming off tough losses, and both face mounting pressure to prove themselves.
In this episode, Joe and Brian dive into the urgency behind Sunday’s matchup. For the Steelers, this game is about survival. A win would validate their adjustments on offense and keep them in the hunt, while a loss at home could be devastating in a crowded AFC.
We’ll break down the key matchups, including T.J. Watt and the Steelers’ pass rush against Allen’s mobility, and how Pittsburgh’s secondary handles Buffalo’s receiving corps. We’ll visit recent history, explore how this game could reshape the playoff picture. By the end of the show, you’ll know exactly why this clash is more than just another Sunday afternoon game.
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SCU Steelers News & Notes
Game Stats and Notes
Team Rankings
| BUF | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 5-1-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Away Record | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 5-6-0 | 5-6-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 28.3 (5th) | 24.9 (11th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.9 (17th) | 23.9 (20th) |
| Takeaway Diff. | -2 (18th) | +8 (4th) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 234 (9th) | 195 (22nd) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 147 (1st) | 97 (27th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 168 (1st) | 258 (31st) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 148 (30th) | 105 (15th) |
Team Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Leaders
- Aaron Rodgers — 192/289, 1969 yds, 19 TDs
- D.K. Metcalf — 42 rec, 573 yds, 5 TDs
- Jaylen Warren — 141 rush, 604 yds, 3 TDs
Buffalo Bills 2025 Leaders
- Josh Allen — 228/327, 2709 yds, 18 TDs
- Khalil Shakir — 54 rec, 564 yds, 3 TDs
- James Cook — 199 rush, 1084 yds, 8 TDs
Steelers Notes
- QB Aaron Rodgers ranks tied-5th with 19 TD passes this season & 4th all-time with 522 TD passes. Has 65+ comp. pct., 200+ pass yards & TD pass in 3 of his past 4 at Acrisure Stadium. Completed 12 of 18 atts. (66.7 pct.) for 112 yards in his last game vs. Buf. (12/29/24 w/ NYJ).
- QB Mason Rudolph completed 24 of 31 atts. (77.4 pct.) for 171 yards & TD in Week 12, 1st start of season. Passed for 215 yards & TD in only career start vs. Buf. (10/20/24 w/ Ten.).
- RB Kenneth Gainwell led team with 122 scrimmage yards (92 rush, 30 rec.) last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with 105+ scrimmage yards.
- RB Jaylen Warren had 68 rush yards & rush TD in Week 12. Aims for his 4th in row with 65+ scrimmage yards. Had 63 scrimmage yards (39 rec., 24 rush) in last meeting.
- WR DK Metcalf had 5 catches & 1st-career rush TD last week. Has TD catch in 3 of his 5 games at Acrisure Stadium this season. Had 7 catches for 108 yards & TD in only career game vs. Buf. (11/8/20 w/ Sea.).
- TE Pat Freiermuth had TD catch last week. Has 3+ catches in 5 of his past 6.
- LB T.J. Watt had 5 tackles, sack & FF in Week 12. Has 115 career sacks, 5th-most by player in 1st 9 seasons since 1982. Has sack in 3 of his past 4 & aims for his 5th in row with TFL. Had 2 sacks & FF in his last game vs. Buf. (9/12/21).
- LB Patrick Queen had 5 tackles in Week 12. Aims for his 5th in row with 5+ tackles.
- LB Nick Herbig had TFL & 1st-career FR-TD last week. Aims for his 4th in row with TFL.
- DE Yahya Black (rookie) had 1st-career FF & FR in Week 12.
- CB Jalen Ramsey led team with 9 tackles in Week 12. Has 4+ tackles in each of his 5 games at Acrisure Stadium this season. Had INT in his last game vs. Buf. (11/3/24 w/ Mia.).
- S Kyle Dugger had 6 tackles & PD last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with PD.
Bills Notes
- QB Josh Allen completed 24 of 34 atts. (70.6 pct.) for 253 yards & had 20 rush yards in Week 12. Ranks tied-3rd in NFL with 10 rush TDs this season. Has TD pass in 8 of his past 9. Aims for his 5th in row with 250+ pass yards. Has 75 career reg. season rush TDs, tied with Cam Newton for most by QB in NFL history. Had career-high 424 pass yards & 4 TD passes in last meeting.
- RB James Cook rushed for 116 yards & TD in Week 12, his 6th game with 100+ rush yards this season, most in NFL in 2025. Aims for his 3rd in row with TD. Has 100+ scrimmage yards in 8 games this season, 2nd-most (Christian McCaffrey) in NFL in 2025.
- WR Khalil Shakir had team & season-high 8 catches for 110 yards last week. Aims for 4th in row on road with 6+ catches & 55+ rec. yards.
- WR Gabe Davis had 3 catches for 171 yards, incl. 98-yard rec., & 2 TDs in last meeting. Aims for his 4th in row with TD catch vs. Pit.
- TE Dawson Knox aims for 25th career TD catch & 2,500 career rec. yards (2,472).
- TE Jackson Hawes (rookie) is 1 of 4 rookie TEs with 2+ rec. TDs (2) in 2025.
- LB Terrel Bernard aims for his 5th in row with 5+ tackles & 4th in row with TFL.
- LB Matt Milano has TFL in 2 of his past 3 on road. Has 4+ tackles in each of his 7 games this season.
- S Cole Bishop had 6 tackles last week. Aims for his 7th in row with 6+ tackles. Has PD in 3 of his past 4.
- S Jordan Poyer had 6 tackles & PD last week. Aims for his 6th in row with 5+ tackles & 3rd in row with PD.
- CB Taron Johnson aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 on road.
- CB Maxwell Hairston is 1 of 7 rookies with 2+ INTs this season.
Steelers Broadcasts
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on CBS and Paramount Plus. Regional broadcast image courtesy of 506sports.com – Steelers coverage in RED.
Be sure to check back here weekly as publish which areas of the United States will carry the game over traditional, over-the-air (OTA) antenna signals. If you do not have the ability to receive these channels locally, Steelers games are also available in-market via Steelers.com or a Paramount+ subscription. You may also be able to watch games by subscribing to NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube TV) or watching on delay via NFL+. (Below is a list of Steelers local OTA affiliates.)
Steelers Local Broadcast Affiliates (CBS Broadcasts)
- KDKA (CBS/2 – Pittsburgh)
- WTAJ (CBS/10 – Altoona)
- WHP (CBS/21 – Harrisburg)
- WOLF (FOX/56 – Scranton)
- WFXP (FOX/66 – Erie)
- WCMH (NBC/4 – Columbus OH)
- WKBN (CBS/27 – Youngstown OH)
- WTOV (NBC/9 – Wheeling WV)
- WOWK (CBS/13 – Charleston WV)
- WWCW (CW/21-27 – Roanoke VA)
Weekday Games
- Thursday Night Football games are exclusive to Amazon Prime.
- Sunday Night Football games are nationally on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Monday Night Football games are exclusive to ESPN with some simulcasts on ABC.
- A small amount of games, such as international or holiday games, may be exclusive to other platforms such as Netflix or ESPN+.
Steelers Radio Coverage
For those who enjoy listening to the game on radio, you can hear Steelers game on the following terrestrial stations, as well as on the Steelers website and app (in-market only) and nationwide with specific Sirius XM radio packages.
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 7 | @ New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 14 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 21 | @ New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 28 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Croke Park (Dublin) | 9:30 AM | NFLN |
| 5 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 12 | vs Cleveland Browns | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 16 | @ Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 26 | vs Green Bay Packers | Acrisure Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 2 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 9 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 16 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 23 | @ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 13 | Sun, Nov 30 | vs Buffalo Bills | Acrisure Stadium | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 7 | @ Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 15 | vs Miami Dolphins | Acrisure Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 21 | @ Detroit Lions | Ford Field | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 17 | Sun, Dec 28 | @ Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | TBD | vs Baltimore Ravens | Acrisure Stadium | TBD | TBD |
Note: All times Eastern. Schedule subject to change due to flexible scheduling.
Statistics and game information courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and/or National Football League.