Highmark Stadium was filled with snow as the Bills traveled to the Pittsburgh Steelers to begin their Super Wild Card matchup. Throughout the game, that snow became airborne as fans tossed it in the air after each Buffalo touchdown in the Bills’ 31–17 victory, which punched their ticket to a divisional round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs the following Sunday. Gave.
Quarterback Josh Allen made a flurry of explosive plays, including a 52-yard rushing touchdown – the longest in Bills postseason history. The quarterback went 21-30 for 203 yards and three touchdown passes, adding 74 yards and a score on the ground.
After the Steelers punted on the opening drive of the game, Allen and the Bills executed the offense to near perfection, averaging eight yards per play and finishing with a lofted pass to Dawson Knox to take the lead – a Which they will not drop for the remainder of the game. ,
The Bills defense forced three three-and-outs in the first half and had two takeaways, both of which the offense took advantage of. Nickel corner Taron Johnson forced Pittsburgh receiver George Pickens to fumble which was recovered by Terrell Bernard. After Sean McDermott successfully challenged the initial ruling on the field, winning the ball for his offense, Allen hit tight end Dalton Kincaid for a 29-yard touchdown on the following play.
The rookie finished with three receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown.
