PFF: Highest-graded Bills players on defense at the Steelers
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Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) pass rushes at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 9-3 in their second contest in the NFL's 2024 preseason.
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With that, here are the five highest-graded players from the Bills defense against the Steelers:
CB Daequan Hardy
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Daequan Hardy (25) returns a punt against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Tyler Matakevich (44) and punter Cameron Johnston (5) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade: 74.9.
CB Christian Benford
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 11: Linebacker Christian Benford #47 of the Buffalo Bills warms up before the NFL game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
PFF grade: 81.6.
DT Ed Oliver
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 24: Tim Settle #99 and Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills celebrate a safety during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
PFF grade: 85.7.
CB Taron Johnson
Jun 15, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) catches the ball during minicamp at the ADPRO Sports Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
PFF grade: 88.0.
DE Greg Rousseau
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 17: Greg Rousseau #50 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after sacking Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (not pictured) in the first half during the preseason game at Acrisure Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
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