Steelers’ Cam Heyward explains what triggered his anger in Josh Allen feud

Cam Heyward left the field on Sunday looking far from the confident player who spent the week praising Josh Allen. The Buffalo Bills dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-7 at Acrisure Stadium, but the final score wasnt the only thing on Heywards mind.

According to Heyward, the real trigger came from a physical hit. After the game, he revealed that he was kneed in my stomach, adding, It just pisses me off.

Heyward emphasized that the contact was intentional, saying Josh Allen admitted, I had to do something to get you off me. That moment changed the entire dynamic between the two, making each snap feel personal.

Earlier in the week, Heyward had even described Allen as the closest thing to a superhero in football. Tensions boiled over when Allen completed a fourth-and-goal pass to Keon Coleman from the 1-yard line, putting Buffalo ahead 16-7 in the third quarter. Heyward confronted Allen, drew a taunting penalty, and watched the Bills capitalize with additional yardage and a critical touchdown.

Meanwhile, Allen quietly delivered another impressive performance, completing 15-of-23 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown, one interception, 38 rushing yards, and a record-setting touchdown run, helping Buffalo amass 249 total rushing yards. James Cook III added 144 rushing yards, propelling the Bills to an 8-4 record while the Steelers fell to 6-6.

For Heyward, the frustration runs deeper than the scoreboard. Playing defensive line in a league that heavily favors quarterback protection is challenging, and combining that with a blowout loss, a flagged captain, and mounting questions about the Steelers season trajectory, its understandable why Heyward left feeling like the antagonist in someone elses hero story.

Author: Sophia Brooks