Carney: Five Key Steelers To Watch In Preseason Finale Against Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Buffalo Bills in the Week 3 preseason finale, the last regular‑season exhibition before roster cutdowns. Both clubs will use the game to evaluate depth‑chart candidates, especially at quarterback and skill positions, as they approach the 53‑man deadline. Coaches will also assess defensive rotations and special‑teams depth. The result will not affect regular‑season standings.

Steelers Depot identified five Steelers whose performances could influence the final roster, while the Bills’ official site listed five Bills players under similar scrutiny. Yahoo Sports supplied the broadcast schedule, a gameday primer, and highlighted Josh Allen’s personal announcement ahead of the game. Cleveland.com examined the showdown between rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green, and the Democrat and Chronicle reported on the Bills’ ongoing position battles. With the preseason ending, the highlighted players now have a single opportunity to solidify their spots before cutdown day later this week.

Observers will watch snap counts, impact plays, and special‑teams contributions to gauge who survives the final roster trim. Teams are expected to review the game tape as the final decision point.