Steelers vs. Bills: Preseason Week 3 open thread
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 21: Drew Allar #16 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the preseason game against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on August 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesJust one more game until the regular season...
The Steelers will kick off their third preseason game of the year at 7 p.m. EST Thursday in Buffalo against the Bills.
Like every Steelers preseason game this year, the game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network and NFL+, as well as locally on KDKA-TV (CBS). You can view the full list of viewing and listening optionshereon Steelers.com.
Starters normally don't get much playing time in Week 3 of the preseason, but with the Steelers getting a list of names including Jalen Ramsey and DK Metcalf back in practice this week, some prominent names still might see the field to knock some rust off. Also, expect rookie first-round pick Max Iheanachor to finally get some preseason playing time at right tackle.
On the Bills' side of things, Pro Football Talk reported some starters are expected to play, but not quarterback Josh Allen - who could end up calling some plays instead.
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