What was the controversial penalty in the Bills vs. Steelers game?

A personal foul on the Steelers was enforced on the kickoff instead of the extra point attempt, causing confusion.

Who scored the touchdown for the Bills against the Steelers?

Wide receiver Keon Coleman scored a one-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Josh Allen.

Did Aaron Rodgers play in the Bills vs. Steelers game?

Yes, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to the game after missing a series due to a sack.

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Controversial Calls Plague Bills vs. Steelers Matchup

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Summary

Coleman scored a touchdown, but penalty enforcement caused confusion.
A personal foul on the Steelers was enforced on the kickoff, not the try.
CBS rules analyst explained the unusual penalty enforcement in the game.

Controversial Calls Plague Bills vs. Steelers Matchup

In a recent AFC North matchup, the Buffalo Bills took a significant lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers, largely due to a one-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Keon Coleman from quarterback Josh Allen. The score extended the Bills' advantage to 16-3 in the third quarter. However, the play was followed by a personal foul penalty on Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward, which led to considerable confusion regarding its enforcement.

NFL rules stipulate that penalties on touchdowns are to be enforced on the Try (extra point attempt). Despite this, the flag on Heyward was enforced on the ensuing kickoff. This unusual decision mirrored a similar penalty earlier in the game on a Steelers touchdown. CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore addressed the situation, explaining that the timing of the flag, occurring after the ball was set for the Try, allowed the Bills the option of enforcement on the kickoff.