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Josh Allen, Bills dispatch Steelers 31-17 in playoff game delayed a day by snow. Chiefs up next
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) It made no difference to Josh Allen what day or time the Buffalo Bills faced the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The AFC wild-card playoff game could’ve been played Sunday as scheduled, in the midst of a lake-effect storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on the region, and the Bills were going be to ready.
They proved that on Monday, when Allen threw three touchdown passes and scored on a franchise playoff-record 52-yard touchdown run as Buffalo beat Pittsburgh 31-17 in a game that was postponed by 27 1/2 hours.
“People keep saying that’s what we wanted. We had no call in that,” Allen said about the postponement. “We would have played yesterday, would have played Saturday would have played Friday, it wouldn’t have mattered. We would have come out here and played when we were told to play.”
The game turned into a celebration of the elements. Snow blanketed a majority of the seats inside Highmark Stadium when the gates opened and was put to good use by fans, who tossed handfuls into the air like confetti to celebrate.
“We put on a show in the snow,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “We’re here. We got one more week.”
The second-seeded Bills (12-6), who closed the regular season with five straight wins, advance to host Patrick Mahomes and the No. 3 seed Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round on Sunday night. Buffalo and its fans have longed for a home playoff game against the Chiefs after their 2020 and ’21 seasons ended with playoff losses at Kansas City.
“We’re a step behind already,” Allen said, noting the Chiefs will have two more days of rest after beating Miami on Saturday. “It’s going to take a team effort. We know the type of team that they are, obviously the type of quarterback that they have in Pat over there.”
Buffalo led 21-0 before Pittsburgh scored on three straight possessions to get within 24-17. Allen then sealed the win, throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Khalil Shakir with 6:27 remaining. Shakir caught the pass at the 10 over the middle, slipped Minkah Fitzpatrick’s tackle attempt with a spin move, and outraced the rest of the Steelers defenders into the end zone.
“Dude hit me and I was able to just stay up and make a play from there,” Shakir said. “But that comes down to (Allen) getting the ball, putting it right on the money and giving me an opportunity to make a play.”
Allen finished 21 of 30 for 203 yards and ran for 74 yards on eight carries, becoming the first quarterback in NFL playoff history to throw three or more TD passes while rushing for 70 or more yards and a score. He didn’t have a turnover for just the fourth time this season.
Mason Rudolph threw two touchdown passes with an interception in his first playoff start for the Steelers (10-8), but Pittsburgh was too inconsistent on either side of the ball to keep up with Allen and the Bills. The Steelers lost their fifth straight playoff game; the franchise’s most recent postseason victory was exactly seven years ago.
Missed tackles, two turnovers that led to 14 points for Buffalo and the Bills' ability to bottle up the Steelers' running attack contributed to the loss.
“I’m appreciative of the efforts. But it’s not mystical. We didn’t do what was required to win tonight,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “Can’t come into an environment like this with a playoff-caliber team and turn the ball over like that and expect to be competitive.”
Asked about his future in Pittsburgh after completing his 17th season - all of them with a record of .500 or better - Tomlin smirked and walked away.
“When we got it down to seven points, I thought we were going to make a run. It comes back to the defense,” veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward said. “There were chances. We didn’t capitalize. that was probably the biggest outlier in the game.”
The elements didn’t play much of a factor. Though temperatures were in the teens, the skies were clear and there was only a slight breeze blowing in off Lake Erie.
The Bills asserted themselves at the start.
Allen’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Dawson Knox capped an 80-yard opening drive. After Buffalo linebacker Terrel Bernard recovered receiver George Pickens’ fumble at the Pittsburgh 29, Allen threw a TD pass to Dalton Kincaid on the next play.
Allen’s touchdown run came after cornerback Kaiir Elam intercepted Rudolph’s pass intended for Diontae Johnson in the end zone.
The Steelers finally capitalized on one of the Bills’ few errors of the half, when coach Sean McDermott elected to attempt a 49-yard field goal into the wind with a little more than two minutes left.
Montravius Adams blocked Tyler Bass’ low kick. The ball squirted some 20 yards into Bills territory and was recovered by Nick Herbig at Buffalo’s 33. The Steelers scored five plays later on Rudolph’s 10-yard TD pass to Johnson.
The Bills overcame a rash of injuries to their defense. Bernard was ruled out after twisting his right ankle and starting nickelback Taron Johnson did not return after being evaluated for a concussion. The Bills began the game without cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) and linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder).
“We’ve got a resilient group,” Allen said of a team that was 6-6 after an overtime loss to Philadelphia on Nov. 26. “The veteran leadership that we have, I really think it’s unmatched in the league.”
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | 26:41 | 33:19 |
1st Downs | 22 | 24 |
Rushing | 6 | 11 |
Passing | 14 | 11 |
Penalty | 2 | 2 |
3rd Down Conv | 5-11 | 5-12 |
4th Down Conv | 0-1 | 1-1 |
Total Net Yards | 324 | 368 |
Total Plays | 63 | 66 |
Avg Gain | 5.1 | 5.6 |
Net Yards Rushing | 106 | 179 |
Rush Attempts | 23 | 34 |
Avg Rush Yards | 4.6 | 5.3 |
Net Yards Passing | 218 | 189 |
Comp. - Att. | 22-39 | 21-30 |
Yards Per Pass | 5.5 | 5.9 |
Penalties - Yards | 6-50 | 2-24 |
Touchdowns | 2 | 4 |
Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 2-1 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 1 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 4-38.5 | 3-48.0 |
Return Yards | 33 | 19 |
Punts - Returns | 1-12 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 1-21 | 1-19 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 2-3 -67% | 2-3 -67% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 1-2 -50% | 0-1 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
M. Rudolph
2 QB
20 FPTS
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M. Rudolph | 22/39 | 229 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. Warren
30 RB
6 FPTS
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J. Warren | 8 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Harris
22 RB
6 FPTS
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N. Harris | 12 | 37 | 0 | 11 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Rudolph
2 QB
20 FPTS
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M. Rudolph | 2 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||
G. Pickens
14 WR
9 FPTS
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G. Pickens | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 9 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
P. Freiermuth
88 TE
12 FPTS
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P. Freiermuth | 8 | 5 | 76 | 0 | 33 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. Pickens
14 WR
9 FPTS
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G. Pickens | 11 | 5 | 50 | 0 | 19 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Johnson
18 WR
14 FPTS
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D. Johnson | 7 | 4 | 48 | 1 | 19 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Warren
30 RB
6 FPTS
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J. Warren | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. Harris
22 RB
6 FPTS
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N. Harris | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Robinson
11 WR
3 FPTS
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A. Robinson | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. Austin III
19 WR
7 FPTS
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C. Austin III | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. Heyward
83 TE
1 FPTS
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C. Heyward | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Washington
80 TE
0 FPTS
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D. Washington | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
E. Rowe
20 SAF
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E. Rowe | 6-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Fitzpatrick
39 FS
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M. Fitzpatrick | 5-5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Heyward
97 DT
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C. Heyward | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. Peterson
20 CB
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P. Peterson | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Roberts
50 OLB
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E. Roberts | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Robinson
93 LB
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M. Robinson | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Porter Jr.
24 CB
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J. Porter Jr. | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Highsmith
56 LB
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A. Highsmith | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Ogunjobi
99 DT
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L. Ogunjobi | 2-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Jack
51 MLB
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M. Jack | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Golden
44 LB
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M. Golden | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Herbig
51 LB
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N. Herbig | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Walker
38 LB
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M. Walker | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Benton
95 DT
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K. Benton | 1-4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Kazee
23 SS
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D. Kazee | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Wallace
29 DB
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L. Wallace | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Watts
94 DT
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A. Watts | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Adams
57 DT
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M. Adams | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
C. Boswell
9 K
5 FPTS
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C. Boswell | 1/1 | 40 | 2/2 | 5 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
P. Harvin III
6 P
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P. Harvin III | 4 | 38.5 | 0 | 51 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
J. Warren
30 RB
6 FPTS
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J. Warren | 1 | 21.0 | 21 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
C. Austin III 19 WR
7 FPTS
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C. Austin III | 1 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
J. Allen
17 QB
39 FPTS
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J. Allen | 21/30 | 203 | 3 | 0 | 39 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. Cook
4 RB
11 FPTS
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J. Cook | 18 | 79 | 0 | 12 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Allen
17 QB
39 FPTS
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J. Allen | 8 | 74 | 1 | 52 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Johnson
26 RB
2 FPTS
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T. Johnson | 8 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. Kincaid
86 TE
14 FPTS
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D. Kincaid | 6 | 3 | 59 | 1 | 29 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. Diggs
14 WR
12 FPTS
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S. Diggs | 9 | 7 | 52 | 0 | 12 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Harty
11 WR
4 FPTS
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D. Harty | 1 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. Shakir
10 WR
12 FPTS
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K. Shakir | 3 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 17 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. Murray
28 RB
3 FPTS
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L. Murray | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Knox
88 TE
7 FPTS
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D. Knox | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Cook
4 RB
11 FPTS
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J. Cook | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Isabella
87 WR
0 FPTS
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A. Isabella | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Johnson
26 RB
2 FPTS
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T. Johnson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
A. Klein
52 OLB
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A. Klein | 7-4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Williams
42 LB
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D. Williams | 5-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Poyer
21 FS
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J. Poyer | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Hyde
23 SS
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M. Hyde | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Bernard
43 LB
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T. Bernard | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
G. Rousseau
50 DE
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G. Rousseau | 2-2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Lewis
39 CB
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C. Lewis | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Settle
99 DT
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T. Settle | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Elam
24 CB
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K. Elam | 1-4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Floyd
56 DE
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L. Floyd | 1-3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. Oliver
91 DT
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E. Oliver | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Benford
47 CB
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C. Benford | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Johnson
7 CB
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T. Johnson | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Jackson
30 CB
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D. Jackson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. Morris
85 TE
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Q. Morris | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Matakevich
44 ILB
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T. Matakevich | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Spector
54 LB
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B. Spector | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Jones
92 DE
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D. Jones | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Joseph
93 DT
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L. Joseph | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Lawson
90 DE
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S. Lawson | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
T. Bass
2 K
7 FPTS
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T. Bass | 1/3 | 45 | 4/4 | 7 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
S. Martin
8 P
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S. Martin | 3 | 48.0 | 2 | 52 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
A. Isabella
87 WR
0 FPTS
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A. Isabella | 1 | 19.0 | 19 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | PIT 30 | 2:25 | 5 | 19 | Punt |
7:02 | PIT 25 | 1:41 | 3 | 6 | Punt |
4:21 | PIT 18 | 0:06 | 1 | 8 | Fumble |
4:10 | PIT 25 | 0:58 | 3 | 1 | Punt |
1:43 | PIT 8 | 5:51 | 10 | 88 | INT |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
7:01 | PIT 25 | 0:57 | 3 | 3 | Punt |
2:14 | BUF 33 | 0:35 | 5 | 33 | TD |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
13:24 | PIT 40 | 4:34 | 9 | 38 | FG |
1:32 | PIT 25 | 6:00 | 12 | 75 | TD |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
6:27 | PIT 25 | 1:37 | 4 | 7 | Downs |
1:57 | PIT 20 | 1:57 | 9 | 55 | Game |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
12:35 | BUF 20 | 5:33 | 10 | 80 | TD |
5:21 | BUF 27 | 1:00 | 3 | 8 | Punt |
4:15 | PIT 29 | 0:05 | 1 | 29 | TD |
3:12 | BUF 44 | 1:29 | 3 | -4 | Punt |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
10:52 | BUF 20 | 3:51 | 8 | 80 | TD |
6:04 | BUF 21 | 3:50 | 8 | 48 | Blocked FG |
1:39 | BUF 25 | 1:39 | 4 | 4 | Half |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | BUF 25 | 1:36 | 3 | 2 | Punt |
8:50 | BUF 25 | 7:18 | 14 | 48 | FG |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
10:32 | BUF 30 | 4:05 | 7 | 70 | TD |
4:50 | PIT 32 | 2:53 | 8 | 23 | FG Miss |
- Punt (5 plays, 19 yards, 2:25 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) T.Bass kicks 56 yards from BUF 35 to PIT 9. J.Warren to PIT 30 for 21 yards (T.Matakevich). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 30 (14:50 - 1st) N.Harris left tackle to PIT 31 for 1 yard (G.Rousseau). |
+16 YD | 2 & 9 - PIT 31 (14:09 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Warren to PIT 47 for 16 yards (J.Poyer). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 47 (13:28 - 1st) N.Harris right guard to PIT 49 for 2 yards (D.Jones; L.Floyd). |
No Gain | 2 & 8 - PIT 49 (12:49 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to G.Pickens (T.Bernard). Pass tipped at line. |
No Gain | 3 & 8 - PIT 49 (12:46 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to P.Freiermuth. |
Punt | 4 & 8 - PIT 49 (12:41 - 1st) P.Harvin punts 31 yards to BUF 20 - Center-C.Kuntz - fair catch by D.Harty. |
- Touchdown (10 plays, 80 yards, 5:33 poss)
Result | Play |
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+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 20 (12:35 - 1st) J.Allen pass short left to K.Shakir to BUF 25 for 5 yards (D.Kazee). |
+4 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 25 (11:58 - 1st) J.Cook left tackle to BUF 29 for 4 yards (K.Benton; C.Heyward). |
+1 YD | 3 & 1 - BUF 29 (11:37 - 1st) J.Allen left guard to BUF 30 for 1 yard (E.Roberts). |
+20 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 30 (10:54 - 1st) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Allen pass short right to D.Kincaid to 50 for 20 yards (E.Rowe). |
+10 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 50 (10:15 - 1st) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs to PIT 40 for 10 yards (E.Rowe). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 40 (9:39 - 1st) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Cook left guard to PIT 36 for 4 yards (M.Walker; M.Fitzpatrick). |
+12 YD | 2 & 6 - PIT 36 (8:58 - 1st) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs to PIT 24 for 12 yards (E.Roberts; M.Walker). |
+12 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 24 (8:22 - 1st) J.Cook right guard to PIT 12 for 12 yards (E.Rowe; M.Fitzpatrick). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 12 (7:42 - 1st) J.Cook left tackle to PIT 9 for 3 yards (K.Benton). |
+9 YD | 2 & Goal - PIT 9 (7:05 - 1st) J.Allen pass short left to D.Knox for 9 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (7:02 - 1st) T.Bass extra point is GOOD - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
- Punt (3 plays, 6 yards, 1:41 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (7:02 - 1st) T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through end zone. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (7:02 - 1st) N.Harris up the middle to PIT 28 for 3 yards (D.Williams; L.Joseph). |
+3 YD | 2 & 7 - PIT 28 (6:23 - 1st) N.Harris right guard to PIT 31 for 3 yards (T.Bernard). |
No Gain | 3 & 4 - PIT 31 (5:37 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson. |
Punt | 4 & 4 - PIT 31 (5:33 - 1st) P.Harvin punts 42 yards to BUF 27 - Center-C.Kuntz - downed by PIT-M.Boykin. |
- Punt (3 plays, 8 yards, 1:00 poss)
Result | Play |
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No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 27 (5:21 - 1st) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to S.Diggs [E.Roberts]. |
+8 YD | 2 & 10 - BUF 27 (5:16 - 1st) J.Allen scrambles right end to BUF 35 for 8 yards (E.Rowe). |
No Gain | 3 & 2 - BUF 35 (4:31 - 1st) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to D.Kincaid. |
Punt | 4 & 2 - BUF 35 (4:28 - 1st) S.Martin punts 47 yards to PIT 18 - Center-R.Ferguson - out of bounds. |
- Fumble (1 plays, 8 yards, 0:06 poss)
Result | Play |
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+8 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 18 (4:21 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to G.Pickens (Ta.Johnson). Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling - and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) M.Rudolph pass short right to G.Pickens to PIT 26 for 8 yards (Ta.Johnson). FUMBLES (Ta.Johnson) - RECOVERED by BUF-T.Bernard at PIT 29. |
- Punt (3 plays, 1 yards, 0:58 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (4:10 - 1st) T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kicked 9 yds. into end zone. |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (4:10 - 1st) J.Warren up the middle to PIT 26 for 1 yard (G.Rousseau; B.Spector). |
No Gain | 2 & 9 - PIT 26 (3:30 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short middle to P.Freiermuth (E.Oliver). |
No Gain | 3 & 9 - PIT 26 (3:27 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to G.Pickens (T.Bernard). Tipped in coverage. |
Punt | 4 & 9 - PIT 26 (3:20 - 1st) P.Harvin punts 30 yards to BUF 44 - Center-C.Kuntz - fair catch by D.Harty. |
- Punt (3 plays, -4 yards, 1:29 poss)
Result | Play |
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No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 44 (3:12 - 1st) J.Allen pass short left to S.Diggs to BUF 44 for no gain (C.Heyward). |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - BUF 44 (2:33 - 1st) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to D.Kincaid. Pressure on QB: C.Heyward |
-4 YD | 3 & 10 - BUF 44 (2:30 - 1st) J.Allen pass short right to J.Cook to BUF 40 for -4 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). |
Punt | 4 & 14 - BUF 40 (1:50 - 1st) S.Martin punts 52 yards to PIT 8 - Center-R.Ferguson - fair catch by C.Austin. |
- Interception (10 plays, 88 yards, 5:51 poss)
Result | Play |
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+33 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 8 (1:43 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass deep left to P.Freiermuth to PIT 41 for 33 yards (C.Benford). FUMBLES (C.Benford) - ball out of bounds at PIT 47. Buffalo challenged the ball was out of bounds ruling - and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.) |
+13 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 41 (1:08 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass short left to A.Robinson pushed ob at BUF 46 for 13 yards (A.Klein). |
+9 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 46 (0:38 - 1st) N.Harris left tackle to BUF 37 for 9 yards (K.Elam; T.Bernard). |
+11 YD | 2 & 1 - BUF 37 (15:00 - 2nd) N.Harris right guard pushed ob at BUF 26 for 11 yards (Ta.Johnson; L.Floyd). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 26 (14:21 - 2nd) M.Rudolph sacked at BUF 37 for -11 yards (G.Rousseau). |
+12 YD | 2 & 21 - BUF 37 (13:38 - 2nd) J.Warren left end to BUF 25 for 12 yards (M.Hyde). |
+12 YD | 3 & 9 - BUF 25 (12:49 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short left to P.Freiermuth pushed ob at BUF 13 for 12 yards (J.Poyer). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 13 (12:23 - 2nd) J.Warren left tackle to BUF 12 for 1 yard (T.Bernard). |
Penalty | 2 & 9 - BUF 12 (11:43 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to D.Johnson. PENALTY on BUF-K.Elam - Defensive Pass Interference - 9 yards - enforced at BUF 12 - No Play. |
-1 YD | 1 & Goal - BUF 3 (11:40 - 2nd) N.Harris up the middle to BUF 4 for -1 yards (E.Oliver - L.Joseph). |
No Gain | 2 & Goal - BUF 4 (10:57 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short left intended for D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by K.Elam at BUF -2. Touchback. |
- Touchdown (8 plays, 80 yards, 3:51 poss)
Result | Play |
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+2 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 20 (10:52 - 2nd) J.Cook right guard to BUF 22 for 2 yards (L.Ogunjobi; C.Heyward). |
+2 YD | 2 & 8 - BUF 22 (10:15 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short right to J.Cook to BUF 24 for 2 yards (E.Rowe). |
+8 YD | 3 & 6 - BUF 24 (9:31 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs pushed ob at BUF 32 for 8 yards (J.Porter). |
+9 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 32 (9:04 - 2nd) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Cook left guard to BUF 41 for 9 yards (M.Robinson). |
+4 YD | 2 & 1 - BUF 41 (8:39 - 2nd) J.Cook up the middle to BUF 45 for 4 yards (E.Rowe - A.Highsmith). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 45 (7:58 - 2nd) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to A.Isabella. |
+3 YD | 2 & 10 - BUF 45 (7:54 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short left to J.Cook pushed ob at BUF 48 for 3 yards (M.Jack; M.Fitzpatrick). |
+52 YD | 3 & 7 - BUF 48 (7:12 - 2nd) J.Allen scrambles left tackle for 52 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (7:01 - 2nd) T.Bass extra point is GOOD - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
- Punt (3 plays, 3 yards, 0:57 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (7:01 - 2nd) T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through end zone. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (7:01 - 2nd) N.Harris up the middle to PIT 28 for 3 yards (K.Elam). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - PIT 28 (6:26 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to D.Washington. Pressure on QB: A.Epenesa. |
No Gain | 3 & 7 - PIT 28 (6:21 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short middle to A.Robinson [E.Oliver]. |
Punt | 4 & 7 - PIT 28 (6:17 - 2nd) P.Harvin punts 51 yards to BUF 21 - Center-C.Kuntz - downed by PIT-M.Boykin. |
- Blocked FG (8 plays, 48 yards, 3:50 poss)
Result | Play |
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+4 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 21 (6:04 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short right to J.Cook pushed ob at BUF 25 for 4 yards (E.Roberts). |
+4 YD | 2 & 6 - BUF 25 (5:26 - 2nd) J.Cook right end pushed ob at BUF 29 for 4 yards (P.Peterson). |
+3 YD | 3 & 2 - BUF 29 (4:49 - 2nd) T.Johnson up the middle to BUF 32 for 3 yards (C.Heyward). |
+34 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 32 (4:04 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short right to D.Harty to PIT 34 for 34 yards (M.Golden; E.Rowe). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 34 (3:15 - 2nd) J.Cook up the middle to PIT 31 for 3 yards (K.Benton; E.Roberts). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - PIT 31 (2:33 - 2nd) J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to T.Johnson. |
No Gain | 3 & 7 - PIT 31 (2:29 - 2nd) J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to S.Diggs (E.Rowe). Pressure on QB: N.Herbig. |
No Good | 4 & 7 - PIT 31 (2:23 - 2nd) T.Bass 49 yard field goal is BLOCKED (M.Adams) - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin - RECOVERED by PIT-Ni.Herbig at BUF 34. Ni.Herbig to BUF 33 for 1 yard (Q.Morris). |
- Touchdown (5 plays, 33 yards, 0:35 poss)
Result | Play |
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+10 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 33 (2:14 - 2nd) J.Warren up the middle to BUF 23 for 10 yards (A.Klein). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 23 (2:00 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short middle to G.Pickens to BUF 18 for 5 yards (A.Klein) [L.Floyd]. |
+5 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 18 (1:52 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short right to G.Pickens pushed ob at BUF 13 for 5 yards (D.Jackson). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 13 (1:47 - 2nd) J.Warren right guard to BUF 10 for 3 yards (A.Klein; L.Floyd). |
+10 YD | 2 & 7 - BUF 10 (1:43 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short left to D.Johnson for 10 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (1:39 - 2nd) C.Boswell extra point is GOOD - Center-C.Kuntz - Holder-P.Harvin. |
- End of Half (4 plays, 4 yards, 1:39 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (1:39 - 2nd) C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through end zone. |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 25 (1:39 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs to BUF 30 for 5 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). BUF-S.Diggs was injured during the play. His return is Probable. S.Diggs walks off. |
+9 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 30 (1:08 - 2nd) J.Allen pass short middle to K.Shakir to BUF 39 for 9 yards (D.Kazee; M.Fitzpatrick). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 39 (0:48 - 2nd) J.Allen sacked at BUF 32 for -7 yards (M.Golden). |
-3 YD | 2 & 17 - BUF 32 (0:02 - 2nd) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Allen kneels to BUF 29 for -3 yards. |
- Punt (3 plays, 2 yards, 1:36 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (15:00 - 3rd) C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through end zone. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 25 (15:00 - 3rd) J.Allen pass incomplete short left to D.Knox. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - BUF 25 (14:54 - 3rd) J.Allen sacked at BUF 18 for -7 yards (A.Highsmith). |
+9 YD | 3 & 17 - BUF 18 (14:15 - 3rd) J.Allen pass short right to L.Murray to BUF 27 for 9 yards (M.Jack; L.Wallace). |
Punt | 4 & 8 - BUF 27 (13:35 - 3rd) S.Martin punts 45 yards to PIT 28 - Center-R.Ferguson. C.Austin to PIT 40 for 12 yards (D.Williams). |
- Field Goal (9 plays, 38 yards, 4:34 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Penalty | 1 & 10 - PIT 40 (13:24 - 3rd) PENALTY on PIT-D.Washington - False Start - 5 yards - enforced at PIT 40 - No Play. |
+19 YD | 1 & 15 - PIT 35 (13:24 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short middle to D.Johnson to BUF 46 for 19 yards (T.Bernard). BUF-T.Bernard was injured during the play. He is Out. T.Bernard taken from field on cart. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - BUF 46 (12:53 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to G.Pickens. |
+13 YD | 2 & 10 - BUF 46 (12:48 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short middle to G.Pickens to BUF 33 for 13 yards (M.Hyde). |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - BUF 33 (12:07 - 3rd) PENALTY on PIT-D.Washington - False Start - 5 yards - enforced at BUF 33 - No Play. |
+9 YD | 1 & 15 - BUF 38 (11:42 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short left to P.Freiermuth to BUF 29 for 9 yards (D.Williams; K.Elam). |
+6 YD | 2 & 6 - BUF 29 (10:56 - 3rd) J.Warren up the middle to BUF 23 for 6 yards (D.Williams). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 23 (10:17 - 3rd) N.Harris right guard to BUF 22 for 1 yard (D.Jones; A.Klein). |
No Gain | 2 & 9 - BUF 22 (9:42 - 3rd) N.Harris left tackle to BUF 22 for no gain (S.Lawson; K.Elam). |
No Gain | 3 & 9 - BUF 22 (8:59 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to G.Pickens (D.Jackson). |
Field Goal | 4 & 9 - BUF 22 (8:54 - 3rd) C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD - Center-C.Kuntz - Holder-P.Harvin. |
- Field Goal (14 plays, 48 yards, 7:18 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (8:50 - 3rd) C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through end zone. |
+11 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 25 (8:50 - 3rd) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Cook left tackle to BUF 36 for 11 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 36 (8:08 - 3rd) J.Cook left guard to BUF 41 for 5 yards (K.Benton; M.Robinson). |
+4 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 41 (7:31 - 3rd) J.Cook left guard to BUF 45 for 4 yards (M.Robinson). |
No Gain | 3 & 1 - BUF 45 (7:12 - 3rd) J.Allen left guard to BUF 45 for no gain (E.Roberts). |
+1 YD | 4 & 1 - BUF 45 (6:28 - 3rd) J.Allen up the middle to BUF 46 for 1 yard (C.Heyward). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 46 (5:47 - 3rd) J.Cook left guard to BUF 47 for 1 yard (A.Highsmith). |
+10 YD | 2 & 9 - BUF 47 (5:07 - 3rd) J.Allen pass short left to D.Kincaid to PIT 43 for 10 yards (P.Peterson). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 43 (4:26 - 3rd) J.Cook up the middle to PIT 41 for 2 yards (K.Benton; A.Watts). BUF-C.McGovern was injured during the play. His return is Probable. C.McGovern walks off. |
No Gain | 2 & 8 - PIT 41 (3:46 - 3rd) J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to T.Johnson. |
+12 YD | 3 & 8 - PIT 41 (3:42 - 3rd) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs to PIT 29 for 12 yards (J.Porter). PIT-J.Porter was injured during the play. J.Porter walks off. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 29 (3:09 - 3rd) J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to D.Kincaid (E.Roberts). |
-2 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 29 (3:03 - 3rd) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Cook right guard to PIT 31 for -2 yards (L.Ogunjobi). |
+4 YD | 3 & 12 - PIT 31 (2:18 - 3rd) J.Allen pass short right to L.Murray to PIT 27 for 4 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). |
Field Goal | 4 & 8 - PIT 27 (1:36 - 3rd) T.Bass 45 yard field goal is GOOD - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
- Touchdown (12 plays, 75 yards, 6:00 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (1:32 - 3rd) T.Bass kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to PIT 4 - fair catch by J.Warren. |
-1 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (1:32 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short right to A.Robinson to PIT 24 for -1 yards (D.Williams). PIT-A.Robinson was injured during the play. A.Robinson assisted off. |
No Gain | 2 & 11 - PIT 24 (0:57 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to P.Freiermuth (A.Epenesa) [A.Epenesa]. |
+19 YD | 3 & 11 - PIT 24 (0:52 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass deep middle to G.Pickens to PIT 43 for 19 yards (C.Lewis). |
+15 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 43 (0:08 - 3rd) G.Pickens right end pushed ob at BUF 42 for 15 yards (D.Williams). End-around. |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 42 (15:00 - 4th) J.Warren up the middle to BUF 37 for 5 yards (G.Rousseau; A.Klein). |
+6 YD | 2 & 5 - BUF 37 (14:21 - 4th) M.Rudolph scrambles left guard to BUF 31 for 6 yards (A.Klein). |
+11 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 31 (13:35 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short left to D.Johnson to BUF 20 for 11 yards (D.Williams; C.Lewis) [E.Oliver]. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 20 (12:54 - 4th) N.Harris left guard to BUF 17 for 3 yards (D.Williams). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - BUF 17 (12:12 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to G.Pickens (D.Jackson). |
+8 YD | 3 & 7 - BUF 17 (12:07 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short right to D.Johnson to BUF 9 for 8 yards (C.Lewis - J.Poyer). |
+2 YD | 1 & Goal - BUF 9 (11:20 - 4th) N.Harris right tackle to BUF 7 for 2 yards (T.Settle - K.Elam). |
+7 YD | 2 & Goal - BUF 7 (10:37 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short left to C.Austin for 7 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (10:32 - 4th) C.Boswell extra point is GOOD - Center-C.Kuntz - Holder-P.Harvin. PENALTY on PIT-D.Moore - Unnecessary Roughness - 15 yards - enforced between downs. |
- Touchdown (7 plays, 70 yards, 4:05 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (10:32 - 4th) C.Boswell kicks 69 yards from PIT 20 to BUF 11. A.Isabella to BUF 30 for 19 yards (Ni.Herbig). |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - BUF 30 (10:27 - 4th) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to D.Kincaid [K.Benton]. PENALTY on PIT-M.Jack - Defensive Holding - 5 yards - enforced at BUF 30 - No Play. |
+9 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 35 (10:20 - 4th) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. J.Cook left guard to BUF 44 for 9 yards (M.Jack). |
+3 YD | 2 & 1 - BUF 44 (9:44 - 4th) J.Cook left guard to BUF 47 for 3 yards (M.Robinson; L.Ogunjobi). |
+13 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 47 (9:04 - 4th) J.Allen left tackle to PIT 40 for 13 yards (M.Walker). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 40 (8:22 - 4th) J.Allen pass short right to S.Diggs to PIT 35 for 5 yards (M.Golden). |
+2 YD | 2 & 5 - PIT 35 (7:38 - 4th) J.Allen up the middle to PIT 33 for 2 yards (M.Jack). PENALTY on PIT-M.Jack - Unnecessary Roughness - 15 yards - enforced at PIT 33. |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 18 (7:18 - 4th) J.Cook up the middle to PIT 17 for 1 yard (M.Fitzpatrick). |
+17 YD | 2 & 9 - PIT 17 (6:37 - 4th) J.Allen pass short middle to K.Shakir for 17 yards - TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (6:27 - 4th) T.Bass extra point is GOOD - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
- Downs (4 plays, 7 yards, 1:37 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (6:27 - 4th) T.Bass kicks 65 yards from BUF 35 to end zone - Touchback. Kick through end zone. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (6:27 - 4th) J.Warren left guard to PIT 25 for no gain (L.Floyd). |
+7 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 25 (6:04 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short right to P.Freiermuth to PIT 32 for 7 yards (A.Klein). |
No Gain | 3 & 3 - PIT 32 (5:34 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Warren to PIT 32 for no gain (A.Klein). |
No Gain | 4 & 3 - PIT 32 (4:53 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to G.Pickens. |
- Missed FG (8 plays, 23 yards, 2:53 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 32 (4:50 - 4th) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. T.Johnson left guard to PIT 29 for 3 yards (M.Adams; L.Ogunjobi). |
+9 YD | 2 & 7 - PIT 29 (4:07 - 4th) T.Johnson right end pushed ob at PIT 20 for 9 yards (P.Peterson). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 20 (4:02 - 4th) T.Johnson up the middle to PIT 20 for no gain (L.Ogunjobi). |
+11 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 20 (3:57 - 4th) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. T.Johnson up the middle to PIT 9 for 11 yards (P.Peterson - M.Fitzpatrick). |
-2 YD | 1 & Goal - PIT 9 (3:13 - 4th) T.Johnson left guard to PIT 11 for -2 yards (C.Heyward). |
+2 YD | 2 & 11 - PIT 11 (2:29 - 4th) T.Johnson right tackle to PIT 9 for 2 yards (M.Robinson). |
No Gain | 3 & Goal - PIT 9 (2:24 - 4th) D.Edwards reported in as eligible. T.Johnson right end to PIT 9 for no gain (E.Rowe). |
No Good | 4 & 9 - PIT 9 (2:00 - 4th) T.Bass 27 yard field goal is No Good - Wide Left - Center-R.Ferguson - Holder-S.Martin. |
- End of Game (9 plays, 55 yards, 1:57 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 20 (1:57 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short middle to Co.Heyward to PIT 25 for 5 yards (A.Klein). |
+10 YD | 2 & 5 - PIT 25 (1:39 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short left to N.Harris to PIT 35 for 10 yards (J.Poyer). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 35 (1:16 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to C.Austin (D.Jackson). |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - PIT 35 (1:13 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short middle to N.Harris [E.Oliver]. |
+15 YD | 3 & 10 - PIT 35 (1:09 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short middle to P.Freiermuth to 50 for 15 yards (M.Hyde). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 50 (0:53 - 4th) M.Rudolph spiked the ball to stop the clock. |
Penalty | 2 & 10 - PIT 50 (0:52 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to C.Austin. PENALTY on BUF-E.Oliver - Roughing the Passer - 15 yards - enforced at 50 - No Play. |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - BUF 35 (0:45 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short middle to N.Harris to BUF 30 for 5 yards (J.Poyer; A.Klein). |
Penalty | 2 & 5 - BUF 30 (0:27 - 4th) M.Rudolph scrambles left end ran ob at BUF 27 for 3 yards (J.Poyer). PENALTY on PIT-C.Austin - Illegal Substitution - 5 yards - enforced at BUF 30 - No Play. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - BUF 35 (0:20 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to D.Johnson. Thrown short of receiver - in front corner of end zone. |
+10 YD | 3 & 10 - BUF 35 (0:14 - 4th) M.Rudolph scrambles up the middle to BUF 25 for 10 yards (J.Poyer). |