Bills at Steelers: 5 things to watch for during Week 13 game

Bills at Steelers: 5 things to watch for during Week 13 gameStory byNick Wojton, USA TODAYThu, November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM UTC·1 min read

The Buffalo Bills are fresh off a tough loss.

All week, topics and storylines have been discussed ahead of this upcoming AFC clash. In the end, regardless of what is said by players, coaches, media outlets and fans, it always comes down to what unfolds on the field in the NFL.

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And once it's game time, there will be a few particular things to look out for.

With that, here are five things to watch for during the Bills (7-4) versus the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) clash in Week 13:

Early urgency

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

For both teams, this game is a must-win contest. The playoff picture is inching closer and closer.

What will help in such an occasion? Hitting the ground running.

Health of the Bills

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Trainers help Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) after an injury in the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

With 10 days off since their last game was on "Thursday Night Football," will the Bills be health be improved against the Steelers?

Which Josh?

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17)scans the field against he Steelers.

It's not just on quarterback Josh Allen. Those around him play a part. But from week-to-week, we see a different output from him because of that. Which will we see in Pittsburgh?

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Any Brandin?

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) warms up before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Wide receiver Brandin Cooks signed on the dotted line in Buffalo this week. He might be against the odds to play in Pittsburgh... but is there a chance he does?

Aaron's injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) comes off the field after failing to convert on third down in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Steelers led 10-6 at halftime.

Like the Bills, the Steelers have their injuries. It is expected that Pittsburgh will have quarterback Aaron Rodgers ready to go, but does his wrist injury hold him back at all against the Bills?

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Bills at Steelers: 5 things to watch for during Week 13 game

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