John BoccacinoSat, November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC·2 min readThe Buffalo Bills (7-4) are looking to get back in the win column when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 4:25 p.m. EST Week 13 showdown.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills look to hold on to their spot in the AFC playoff race.
Bills vs. Steelers story lines to watch
Linked below: the Bills will be without both starting left tackle Dion Dawkins (concussion) and starting right tackle Spencer Brown (shoulder) for the Steelers’ clash, which is bad news considering Pittsburgh boasts an aggressive pass rush, led by linebackers T.J. Watt (7 sacks), Nick Herbig (6.5 sacks), and Alex Highsmith (5.5 sacks), plus defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (4.5 sacks). Without Dawkins and Brown, the Bills will have to make due with Ryan Van Demark, Chase Lundt, and/or Tylan Grable.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPlus, why offensive coordinator Joe Brady would be wise to center his game plan around a heavy dose of running back James Cook III; how the Bills are focusing on playing with a sense of urgency and rediscovering their high-flying offense on the road; the status of injured future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers; how the onus is on quarterback Josh Allen to curtail the turnovers that have plagued the Bills the last three weeks; why defensive coordinator Bobby Babich feels the Bills will start fast and build on their strong second half against the Houston Texans; how, despite a strong showing in a loss to the Chicago Bears, the Steelers’ run game has struggled to get going this year; and more!
Bills notebook: Josh Allen could be without both starting tackles in Pittsburgh – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Bills tackle Dion Dawkins in concussion protocol – WGR 550
Latest injury report puts two Bills starters in question for Steelers clash – Democrat & Chronicle
Dan Orlovsky: Bills Offensive Advantages Against The Steelers – BuffaloBills.com
Top 5 storylines for Bills at Steelers | Week 13 – BuffaloBills.com
PlayAction podcast: Bills vs. Steelers is all about the run – Buffalo News (subscription required)
‘Urgency is up’ | Bills enter Week 13’s game at Pittsburgh with renewed determination – BuffaloBills.com
Signs pointing to Keon Coleman returning for Buffalo Bills in Week 13 vs. Steelers – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Bills vs. Steelers Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Week 13 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
SIMON: Steelers Are Going Backwards – WGR 550
Brandin Cooks ‘can’t pass up’ chance to play with Josh Allen
Activated to Buffalo’s 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh, new Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks said the opportunity to catch passes from Josh Allen was something he “can’t pass up” as he comes to Buffalo looking to prove he can still contribute to a championship-caliber team.
Brandin Cooks’ goal is to win, but the Bills’ newest receiver also has something to prove – Buffalo News (subscription required)
WR Cooks: ‘Can’t pass up’ playing with Bills’ Allen – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
What to expect from new Buffalo Bills’ WR Brandin Cooks – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen explains immediate impact Brandin Cooks can make on Bills’ offense – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
Discussing whether general manager Brandon Beane is squandering the prime years of Josh Allen’s career by not surrounding him with more talent on offense. Plus, learn how the Bills gave back to the Western New York community for Thanksgiving; see where Buffalo checks in on the latest NFL power rankings; find out which Bill was nominated as the team’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award representative; and more!
Josh Allen has some Hall of Fame credentials. Are Bills wasting him without more support? – The Athletic (subscription required)
Buffalo Bills players and staff find ways to give back for Thanksgiving – Buffalo News (subscription required)
NFL power rankings: Buffalo Bills’ ‘roster is too shorthanded to be a Super Bowl contender’ – newyorkupstate.com
NFL Week 13 Power Rankings: Bills on a free fall – Buffalo News (subscription required)
NFL Power Rankings, Week 13: Patriots crack top five; Eagles, Bills, Steelers and Bucs all tumble – NFL.com
NFL Week 13 Power Rankings: Texans keep rising, Buccaneers stumble – Pro Football Focus
Josh Allen earns second consecutive nomination for NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award – BuffaloBills.com
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