How to watch Steelers vs. Bills preseason finale today: Free NFL live stream

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrap up their preseason slate with a road matchup against the Buffalo Bills today. Find out how to watch for free. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)APIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comBUFFALO -- The Pittsburgh Steelers close out their preseason campaign with a road matchup against the Buffalo Bills today – Thursday, Aug. 27 – at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York.How to watch Steelers vs. Bills What: NFL preseason: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo BillsWhen: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026Time: 7 p.m. EasternWhere: Highmark Stadium | Buffalo, N.Y.Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month) and SlingTVHow do I watch Steelers vs. Bills for free?This NFL preseason matchup will broadcast live on NFL Network and locally on KDKA (Pittsburgh) and WIVB-CBS (Buffalo). You can take advantage of 5-day free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month. Sling TV offers NFL Network with Sling Blue for $45.99 per month, or you can opt for Sling Select at $19.99 per month, which offers nearly two dozen channels, including local channels in select markets. What to expect for today’s game After an exhilarating opener, the Steelers (1-1) were blanked at home by the New York Jets, 17-0, on Aug. 21. Pittsburgh will give some starters a brief appearance in the finale before banking on reserve players to finish off their preseason. Reserve quarterbacks Drew Allar and Will Howard struggled to follow up their strong play in Week 1. Allar, in particular, regressed, taking three sacks after scoring three touchdowns two weeks ago in the opener.One of those two will start, and starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not expected to play after missing the first two preseason games. Veteran backup QB Mason Rudolph’s playing time remains shrouded in mystery.Rookie receivers Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen have flashed, while Robert Tonyan and Ben Skowronek have been consistent options to help push Pittsburgh’s offense downfield. New Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy is 5-10 in preseason games since 2020. Watch Steelers vs. Bills NFL preseason for free with DIRECTV The Bills (2-0) are coming off a 31-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 22.Buffalo will play some of its starters for the preseason finale, but starting quarterback Josh Allen will not be included in that group. That opens the door for more reps for veteran backup Kyle Allen. Shane Buechele is expected to relieve him. The Bills have been one of the more impressive teams in the warm-up weeks. Buffalo has outscored its opponents, 60-21, this preseason. Running backs Ray Davis, Ian Wheeler and Frank Gore Jr. have combined for 231 yards and three touchdowns. How to watch Barcelona vs. Athletic Club today: Spanish LaLiga free live stream2026 Ohio high school football: OHSAA schedule and where to watchHow to watch Roger Federer US Open exhibitions today for free | Andre Agassi, John McEnroeOhio State football alt jersey: Where to buy new 2026 gearWhere to watch FC Barcelona vs. Elche LaLiga opener today for free Robert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...