With just weeks remaining until the start of the 2024 regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to get up to speed. Their opening preseason game against the Texans didn't go as planned as Mike Tomlin's team trailed 17-0 at halftime. He's hoping for better results this time around.
Pittsburgh's second preseason game will be a battle against the Buffalo Bills -- the team that knocked the Steelers out of the playoffs in the AFC Wild Card round last year. Both teams plan on playing their starters in the first quarter, and this could be the truest test Pittsburgh sees before their Week 1 road game against the Falcons in the season opener.
Fans won't want to miss the action as quarterback Russell Wilson is set to suit up for his first Steelers game, while young defensive players will be battle-tested by Bills quarterback Josh Allen. So what channel is the game on and how can you be sure to watch?
Steelers vs. Bills kickoff time and location
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, August 17.
What channel is the Steelers game vs. Bills game on?
The Steelers vs. Bills game will air nationally on NFL Network. Local fans can catch this Week 2 game on KDKA-TV (CBS), the Steelers' preseason affiliate network. In Buffalo, you can watch the game locally on WIVB (CBS).
For every affiliate network in the surrounding Pittsburgh and Buffalo areas, check your local listing on 506 Sports. Blackout restrictions may apply to local fans attempting to watch the Steelers vs. Bills game on NFL Network.
How to stream Steelers vs. Bills preseason game
Fans can stream the Steelers vs. Bills Week 2 preseason game using NFL Game Pass, NFL+, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or with a seven-day free trial of FuboTV. These services will each carry the game broadcast from NFL Network. Local fans can watch the game through the affiliate station provided on these streaming platforms.
What to watch for in Steelers Week 2 preseason game
Nothing is more important than the quarterback position in football, and all eyes will be on Russell Wilson in this contest. The 35-year-old QB will attempt to keep Justin Fields at bay as he looks to put on a strong performance in his Steelers debut.
Fans will also have their eyes on Pittsburgh's young receiving corps. If the 49ers are unwilling to pull the trigger on the proposed Brandon Aiyuk trade, do the Steelers have a viable option at receiver outside of George Pickens in 2024?
Meanwhile, 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones is looking to bounce back from a sluggish performance in the season-opener, the Steelers need him to be a cornerstone on their offensive line, but he's still battling veteran Dan Moore Jr. for a starting spot.