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Steelers Struggle Against Bills: Russell Wilson's Rusty Debut Raises Questions!

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Russell Wilson's debut with the Steelers didn't go as planned. Here's a fun rundown of the Bills vs. Steelers game!

In a game that had Pittsburgh Steelers fans on the edge of their seats, the Buffalo Bills emerged victorious in a 9-3 nail-biter. Despite the excitement leading up to the preseason showdown, the Steelers' offense, led by newcomer Russell Wilson, struggled to find its footing. Wilson's much-anticipated debut was far from stellar, as he slogged through the game, barely mustering any significant plays before making way for an unexpectedly dynamic showing from Justin Fields. The defensive battle highlighted significant areas for improvement on the Steelers' side, especially as the Bills managed to secure their first preseason win.

Special teams were a bright spot for the Steelers, showing marked improvement from their preseason opener against the Houston Texans, where they fell 20-12. But the offense was another story entirely, with Russell Wilson's shaky performance under scrutiny. This sparked speculations about the quarterback competition still being wide open. Fans were left wondering if Wilson would manage to find his form before the regular season kicks off.

Buffalo's defense, on the other hand, seemed to have absorbed the lessons from their previous loss to the Chicago Bears. Head Coach Sean McDermott was noticeably pleased with the defensive improvement, though injuries still cast a shadow over the team's win. Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was at the helm for the Bills, leading the offense and stabilizing the play, which led to their narrow victory. The 9-3 scoreline, though not wildly entertaining, speaks volumes about the defensive prowess of both teams.

Saturday night's game at Acrisure Stadium was a mixed bag of performances, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance amid periods of stagnation. Despite the high expectations, the Steelers' performance raised concerns, particularly about offensive consistency and quarterback efficiency.

Now, some interesting facts: Did you know Russell Wilson, despite his struggles, is one of the most skilled multi-sport athletes, having been drafted in both the NFL and MLB? And talking of drafts, Mitchell Trubisky was selected second overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he's been making his mark ever since. Let's see if these intriguing tidbits will translate into more captivating performances in the upcoming games!

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How to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL preseason ... (CBS News)

Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Buffalo Bills in a preseason game today. Here's how to watch.

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Steelers fall to Bills in second preseason game (Steelers.com)

The positive was that the special teams units were better than they had been in last week's preseason-opening 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans. The defense also ...

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Bills 9, Steelers 3 | Final score + highlights (BuffaloBills.com)

The Bills (1-1) won their first game of the preseason over the Steelers (0-2) in a defensive battle 9-3. QB Mitchell Trubisky led the offense, ...

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Top 5 players to watch in Bills at Steelers | 2024 Preseason (BuffaloBills.com)

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Takeaways: Buffalo Bills defense much better, injuries mar win over ... (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Sean McDermott was clearly disappointed with the way his Buffalo Bills played in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, and it was a point of ...

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Pittsburgh Steelers Offense Fails Again Against Bills (Sports Illustrated)

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers were hoping their second preseason game would be a coming out party for the offense. Russell Wilson was slated to make ...

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Bills vs Steelers updates: Teams start second half tied as offenses ... (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Things are suddenly looking desperate for the Buffalo Bills as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers tonight in the Iron City.

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Russell Wilson makes his Steelers preseason debut, and the ... (Yahoo Sports)

If there really is a quarterback competition for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it should still be wide open after Saturday night. Russell Wilson got his first ...

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Russell Wilson slogs through a rusty preseason debut as Bills top ... (FOXSports.com)

Russell Wilson slogged through a forgettable preseason debut in Pittsburgh, mustering little before giving way to a more dynamic Justin Fields.

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Steelers are bringing high school football to the airwaves (Steelers.com)

The Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week, presented by Giant Eagle and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, will return for the 2024 season, ...

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Steelers' offense struggles under Russell Wilson, Justin Fields - ESPN (ESPN)

The Steelers' offense once again struggled to score in its second preseason game but found more success with Justin Fields under center.

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7 takeaways from Bills' encouraging 9-3 preseason win over Steelers (Sports Illustrated)

Here are seven takeaways from the Buffalo Bills' 9-3 NFL preseason Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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5 takeaways from the Bills' 9-3 preseason win at Steelers (Bills Wire)

The Buffalo Bills took their second of three preseason efforts on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The result was a 9-3 win.

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Josh Allen sits as Bills top Steelers in preseason 9-3 (Spectrum News)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson has been playing football for a long time. He's well-versed in the rhythms of a season. The highs and lows and everything ...

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Jason Mackey: Steelers seem to have more questions than answers ... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers talks with teammates prior to the preseason game against the. 1. MORE. Jason Mackey: Steelers seem to ...

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Stock up, stock down following the Bills' preseason win over the ... (Bills Wire)

Here is the Buffalo Bills' stock report following Saturday 9-3 preseason win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Bills 9-3 Steelers (Aug 17, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game from August 17, 2024 on ESPN.

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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin calls QB1 evaluation 'an incomplete study ... (NFL.com)

After Russell Wilson and Justin Fields struggled in the Steelers' preseason loss to the Bills, head coach Mike Tomlin discussed what needed to improve for ...

Steelers' offense struggles under Russell Wilson, Justin Fields (ABC News)

"We didn't do a good enough job of protecting the quarterback," coach Mike Tomlin said. "We've got to do a better job in pass protection than we did -- not only ...

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Source - Steelers OL Nate Herbig has torn rotator cuff - ESPN (ESPN)

Steelers center Nate Herbig is expected to miss a significant amount of time with a torn rotator cuff, a source told ESPN.

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Steelers lineman Nate Herbig potentially suffers season-ending ... (CBSSports.com)

The injury will likely move rookie Zach Frazier into the starting lineup.

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Steelers, Wilson slog through 9-3 loss to Bills (Warren Tribune Chronicle)

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson has been playing football for a long time. He's well-versed in the rhythms of a season. The highs and lows and everything in ...

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Steelers C Nate Herbig has torn rotator cuff (NBC Sports - NFL)

After Saturday night's preseason game against the Bills, coach Mike Tomlin said Herbig was seeking a second opinion. The injury opens the door for rookie second ...

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Steelers' Mike Tomlin says QB battle between Russell Wilson and ... (CBSSports.com)

When asked to assess his quarterbacks following Saturday's 9-3 loss, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin essentially said that he was unable to. "It's somewhat of an ...

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Allen sits as Bills top Steelers 9-3 (Evening Observer)

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson has been playing football for a long time. He's well-versed in the rhythms of a season. The highs and lows and everything in ...

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