1) Bills score early knockdown, finish strong to keep hot streak going. Buffalo came out of the gate on fire Monday, starting its day with a 10-play, 80-yard scoring march, then followed it up with a takeaway and a one-play touchdown to make it 14-0 within the first 11 minutes of the contest. Another touchdown drive -- this time, with Josh Allen ripping off a 52-yard rushing score -- and a 21-0 lead seemed to set up for a runaway win over the Steelers, but it wouldn't be that easy. Buffalo watched its lead dwindle down to just one touchdown before digging deep and finding a way to seal the victory, which came in fitting fashion when Khalil Shakir caught a pass underneath, broke a poor tackle attempt by Minkah Fitzpatrick, juked another defender and sprinted into the end zone. It was a perfect statement and finished another game in which some things came easy, but like much of Buffalo's season, it wasn't a complete stroll. If anything, the Bills have learned how to win ugly and emerge as the victor in the toughness battle. They proved it again Monday.
2) Steelers fail to overcome dreadful start. For nearly two full quarters, the moment appeared to be too big for quarterback Mason Rudolph. After posting three quality outings and serving as the much-needed driver of a suddenly surging Steelers offense, Rudolph showed why he'd been stuck on the bench for so long, throwing an interception and wasting a prime scoring opportunity in the process. But the backup deserves credit, because he and the Steelers did not surrender, fighting their way back into the game with a methodical, measured approach that saw Rudolph make some fantastic throws under pressure and find ways to convert in must-have situations. Ultimately, though, the
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