NFL Preseason Finale: Bills Rally, Browns Dominate, Rams Stay Perfect
In Thursday's NFL preseason action, Buffalo erased a seven-point deficit in the final minutes to edge Pittsburgh 28-27, finishing 3-0. Cleveland routed New England 37-13 behind three first-half touchdown passes from Dillon Gabriel, while San Francisco edged Las Vegas 18-12 on six field goals from Eddy Piñeiro. The Los Angeles Rams completed a perfect preseason with an unblemished record.
Buffalo’s comeback was sealed by Shane Buechele’s late drive, with Ian Wheeler scoring from two yards and Dante Pettis converting the decisive two-point try. Rookie Skyler Bell impressed in his debut, catching seven passes for 49 yards and adding a 28-yard rushing touchdown. Cleveland’s Dillon Gabriel threw three first-half scores, two to Luke Floriea, while the defense added two interceptions in a dominant second half. San Francisco relied entirely on Eddy Piñeiro’s six field goals, three beyond 50 yards, and pressured Las Vegas quarterback Fernando Mendoza into two sacks and a pick. The Rams’ Ty Simpson completed 18 of 23 passes for 119 yards, including a touchdown to Brennan Presley, as Los Angeles finished 3-0.
These preseason results may influence final roster decisions as teams cut to 53 players, with undrafted rookies and backups like Skyler Bell and Mike Washington Jr. potentially earning spots. For fans, the outcomes offer early signals about offensive depth and kicking reliability, which could shape expectations for the regular season. However, preseason performance often carries limited weight, so the broader impact on competitive balance or team fortunes remains uncertain.