The Buffalo Bills will visit Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday with a big win on the line.
For this AFC battle between Sean McDermott's Bills (7-4) and Mike Tomlin's Steelers (6-5), it will be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere are Bills Wire's three key matchups to watch during Week 13's Bills against the Steelers matchup:
OL Ryan Van Demark vs. DE TJ Watt
Sep 12, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) in the fourth quarter of a game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsThe Bills' offensive line just showed against a strong defensive line that they can struggle. That could continue this week as well with the injury keeping both of Buffalo's starting tackles, Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown, out.
Van Demark will be part of the solution for the Bills on the end of their O-line. He'll probably see a lot of Watt, one of the NFL's best pass rushers in recent years. He once again leads Pittsburgh with seven sacks.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWR Khalil Shakir vs. CB Brandin Echols
Oct 26, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) reacts after a touchdown on a 54-yard reception during the second half against the Carolina Panthersat Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn ImagesConsidering the pressure quarterback Josh Allen will probably see right in his face, he will need to have a safety option he can rely on. Shakir is that player in the slot.
DE Joey Bosa vs. OL Andrus Peat
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 17: Joey Bosa #97 of the Buffalo Bills looks on against the Chicago Bears during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Likewise, the Steelers have an injury at tackle on their offensive line. Pittsburgh's starting quarterback in Aaron Rodgers will be back in the lineup as well after a wrist injury.
Rodgers is not mobile. Peat will replace Broderick Jones at left tackle. Pro Football Focus only gives Peat a 51.3 pass-blocking grade so far in 2025. Bosa has to win this battle.
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Bills at Steelers: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 13
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