Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen surpassed Cam Newton for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with his 76th score in a 26-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The win improved Buffalo to 8-4 while dropping Pittsburgh to 6-6. Allen's milestone came on an 8-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Game Overview
The Buffalo Bills dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 in NFL Week 13, breaking records on the ground in the process. Buffalo's rushing attack totaled 249 yards, the most by a visiting team at Acrisure Stadium since 1975. This marked the Bills' second straight win after dropping two of their previous three, keeping them in the AFC East race behind the New England Patriots.
Key Moments
Pittsburgh led 7-3 at halftime after Jaylen Warren's 1-yard touchdown run, which followed a fumble by Bills running back James Cook. The second half shifted momentum when Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, playing with a fractured wrist, fumbled on the opening play. Bills defensive tackle Christian Benford recovered and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown, giving Buffalo a 10-7 lead.
Later, Benford intercepted a pass from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph, setting up a touchdown reception by Keon Coleman from Josh Allen, extending the lead to 16-7. Allen sealed his record-breaking moment with an 8-yard rushing touchdown on third-and-goal early in the fourth quarter, making it 23-7. Kicker Matt Prater missed the extra point on Coleman's score.
Standout Performances
James Cook led Buffalo with 144 rushing yards on 32 carries. Allen added 38 rushing yards and one touchdown, plus 123 passing yards and one touchdown. For Pittsburgh, Rodgers finished with 117 passing yards before exiting briefly with a bloody nose; Warren had 35 rushing yards and his touchdown.
Post-Game Reactions
Allen praised his offensive line after the game: "I'm so proud of our O-line, guys stepping up creating some holes for our running backs. We just need to find a way to start winning these football games in these cold winter type of nights, against an AFC North opponent - and we found a way."
Steelers fans chanted "Fire Tomlin" during the game, targeting head coach Mike Tomlin. Pittsburgh faces Baltimore next week with first place in the AFC North on the line.
