Locked On Bills

AFC playoff hopes hang in the balance as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills prepare for a pivotal showdown at Acrisure Stadium. Can Josh Allen and James Cook ignite the Buffalo offense against a Steelers defense still searching for its true identity? Or will Pittsburgh’s patchwork secondary and surging run game, featuring Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell, be the difference-maker in this critical wild card race?Chris Carter and Joe Marino break down key storylines, including mounting injuries to stars like Dalton Kincaid, Broderick Jones, and Joey Porter Jr., and how these could shake up both offensive and defensive schemes. From Mike Tomlin and Sean McDermott’s chess match to the impact of man versus zone coverages, explosive run rates, and the battle for turnovers, the hosts explore which inconsistent unit—Buffalo’s offense or Pittsburgh’s defense—will rise to the occasion. Will one team seize momentum toward a deep playoff run?Visit https://www.thejoemarino.com/ for details on Substack, Subtext, Me