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NFL · Week 13 · November 30, 2025 · 12 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2025 Week 13 Recap

Bills defeat Steelers 26–7 in Week 13

Jonathan Allen led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 26–7 Week 13 finish.

Buffalo Bills 26 8–4 Winner
Final 26–7
Pittsburgh Steelers 7 6–6
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
26–7
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 3–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Game date
November 30, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 15/27 · 145 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Keon Coleman
    Keon Coleman 2 REC · 9 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • James Cook III
    James Cook III 3 REC · 33 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 3 REC · 32 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaylen Warren
    Jaylen Warren 10 CAR · 35 YDS · 1 TD +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenneth Gainwell
    Kenneth Gainwell 2 REC · 25 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 26–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 3–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play
(14:54) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 8-A.Rodgers sacked at PIT 17 for …
Game date
2025-11-30

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–7 on 2025-11-30, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 7–3 halftime lead. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +6.63 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Buffalo Bills313130026
Pittsburgh Steelers700007

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BUFBuffalo Bills
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:12TD
    Jaylen Warren

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 1
    Score
    0-6

    (8:12) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 30-J.Warren up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-4-D.Metcalf, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:09XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:55FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    3-7

    (:55) 15-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 14:54TD
    Christian Benford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 74
    Score
    9-7

    (14:54) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 8-A.Rodgers sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by BUF-47-C.Benford at PIT 17. 47-C.Benford for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-8-A.Rodgers was injured during the play.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 14:44XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-7

    15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 8:53TD
    Keon Coleman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    16-7

    (8:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 0-K.Coleman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-97-Ca.Heyward, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 14:16TD
    Jonathan Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    22-7

    (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 14:08XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    23-7

    15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 1:12FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    26-7

    (1:12) 15-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

  10. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 1:07FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 35
    Score
    26-7

    15-M.Prater kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to PIT 4. 85-K.Williams to PIT 28 for 24 yards (56-J.Solomon).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.63 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  3. 3Keon ColemanKeon Coleman · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  4. 4Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  5. 5James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  6. 6Ty JohnsonTy Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  7. 7Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
  8. 8Ryan DavisRyan Davis · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jonathan Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+6.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (-3.57 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Echols at PIT 35. 26-B.Echols to PIT 35 for no gain (13-G.Davis).

Biggest single play (-8.52 EPA): Spencer Anderson — (14:54) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 8-A.Rodgers sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by BUF-47-C.Benford at PIT 17. 47-C.Benford f

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -8.5% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +6.63 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 22 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -20.2% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -9.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBuffalo BillsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.062-0.336
Offensive success rate45.5%32.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.246-0.475
Rush EPA/play+0.016-0.354
Defensive EPA/play+0.336-0.062
Defensive success rate67.3%54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Buffalo Bills: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.34 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, +5.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -18.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jaylen WarrenPittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q2 8:12)
  • Christian BenfordBuffalo Bills — Christian Benford (Q3 14:54)
  • Keon ColemanBuffalo Bills — Keon Coleman (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 8:53)
  • Jonathan AllenBuffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q4 14:16)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterBuffalo Bills — Matt Prater (Q2 0:55)
  • Matt PraterBuffalo Bills — Matt Prater (Q4 1:12)
  • Matt PraterBuffalo Bills — Matt Prater (Q4 1:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 8:12); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 8:09) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 15-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 74 (Q3 14:54); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 14:44) — 15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 8:53).

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 14:08) — 15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 15-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q4 1:07) — 15-M.Prater kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to PIT 4. 85-K.Williams to PIT 28 for 24 yards (56-J.Solomon)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 8-A.Rodgers sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by BUF-47-C.Benford at PIT 17. 47-C.Benford f [WPA -24.4% · EPA -8.52]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) 4-J.Cook left end to BUF 42 for -3 yards (51-N.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-N.Herbig), touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by PIT-6-P.Queen at BUF 39. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.61]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left intended for 80-D.Washington INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Benford at BUF 44. 47-C.Benford ran ob at BUF 44 for no gain. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.03]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 0-K.Coleman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-97-Ca.Heyward, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.54]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 18-B.Cooks to PIT 43 for 13 yards (42-J.Pierre) [6-P.Queen]. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 8-A.Rodgers sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by BUF-47-C.Benford at PIT 17. 47-C.Benford f [WPA -24.4% · EPA -8.52]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) 4-J.Cook left end to BUF 42 for -3 yards (51-N.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-N.Herbig), touched at BUF 40, RECOVERED by PIT-6-P.Queen at BUF 39. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.61]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left intended for 80-D.Washington INTERCEPTED by 47-C.Benford at BUF 44. 47-C.Benford ran ob at BUF 44 for no gain. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.03]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Echols at PIT 35. 26-B.Echols to PIT 35 for no gain (13-G.Davis). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -3.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:12 · BUF 1 · Score 0-6
    (8:12) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 30-J.Warren up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-4-D.Metcalf, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:09 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  3. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:55 · PIT 9 · Score 3-7
    (:55) 15-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.
  4. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 14:54 · BUF 74 · Score 9-7
    (14:54) (Shotgun) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 8-A.Rodgers sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by BUF-47-C.Benford at PIT 17. 47-C.Benford f
  5. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 14:44 · PIT 15 · Score 10-7
    15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.
  6. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:53 · PIT 1 · Score 16-7
    (8:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 0-K.Coleman for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-97-Ca.Heyward, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · PIT 8 · Score 22-7
    (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:08 · PIT 15 · Score 23-7
    15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.
  9. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · PIT 19 · Score 26-7
    (1:12) 15-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.
  10. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 1:07 · BUF 35 · Score 26-7
    15-M.Prater kicks 61 yards from BUF 35 to PIT 4. 85-K.Williams to PIT 28 for 24 yards (56-J.Solomon).

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2025-11-30?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 in Week 13, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 26, Pittsburgh Steelers 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q2 8:12) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Benford (Q3 14:54) Buffalo Bills touchdown — K. Coleman (J. Allen pass) (Q3 8:53) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q4 14:16) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:55, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:12, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 55.6% completion, -8.5% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +6.63 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 45.5% completion, -20.2% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -9.58 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-3.57 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Echols at PIT 35. 26-B.Echols to PIT 35 for no gain (13-G.Davis)..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L