Steelers Edge Out Lions in a Thrilling NFL Showdown

Pittsburgh, USAMon Dec 22 2025
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The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to secure a 29-24 victory against the Detroit Lions in a game that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The Steelers' win was far from straightforward, with the Lions putting up a fierce fight until the very end. The Steelers' running back, Jaylen Warren, had a standout performance with two 45-yard touchdown runs, leading Pittsburgh to a total of 230 rushing yards. However, the Lions were not to be underestimated. Despite a slow third quarter, they came back strong in the fourth, making the game extremely tense. The most bizarre moment of the game came in the final seconds. With the Lions on the 9-yard line, quarterback Jared Goff threw a pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown was tackled, but managed to break free and lateraled the ball to Goff, who ran it in for what seemed like a game-winning touchdown. However, the officials ruled that St. Brown had committed offensive pass interference, ending the game and handing the win to the Steelers.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a solid game for the Steelers, completing 27 of 41 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown. On the other side, Goff finished with 364 yards and three touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions. The Lions' running game struggled, with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combining for just 16 yards on 11 carries. With this win, the Steelers improve to 9-6 and remain in contention for the AFC North title. They have two crucial games left against the Browns and the Ravens. Meanwhile, the Lions' loss drops them to 8-7, making their playoff hopes increasingly uncertain. They will face the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day and the Chicago Bears in the final week of the season.
https://localnews.ai/article/steelers-edge-out-lions-in-a-thrilling-nfl-showdown-836b50bd

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