Steelers vs. Bills: The wide receiver position to watch this week

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 09: Scotty Miller #13 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a catch in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) — PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 09: Scotty Miller #13 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a catch in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

It’s been a quiet week on the Brandon Aiyuk front, so for at least one more game, the Pittsburgh Steelers will enter a game with their current group. The Steelers take on the Buffalo Bills this week, and while there are several positional units to watch, including quarterback and offensive line, wide receiver is where our focus is.

The return of quarterback Russell Wilson is great news for the Steelers. They will get plenty of snaps from Wilson and Justin Fields.

Van Jefferson has a deadly grip on the starting spot opposite George Pickens and there doesn’t seem to be any real competition on the roster.

With rookie Roman Wilson still injured, the third receiver spot is up for grabs, and that’s why we’re paying attention. Calvin Austin is far from the No. 1 receiver. 3 and, frankly, could find themselves on the roster bubble after this week.

Last week was a nightmare for Quez Watkins, but he followed it up with a strong week of practice and should have another chance. We also have Scotty Miller, who has been a consistent competitor throughout camp and the preseason and knows this system well.