PITTSBURGH — It didn’t look good for the Buffalo Bills for most of Sunday afternoon’s AFC game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The offense was turning the ball over, and special teams continued to struggle with two more blunders on a penalty and Matt Prater missed extra point.

But the Bills’ run game overwhelmed the Steelers, and Buffalo’s defense made key plays to help the Bills get back in the win column. Buffalo goes to 8-4 with the win and remains a contender in the playoff race with the AFC East-leading New England Patriots set to play on Monday Night Football.

Here are a few immediate observations.

Defense steps up

The Bills’ offense looked like it was scared of its own shadow in the first half. Allen threw another interception, and running back James Cook had an uncharacterist

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