The Lions host the Steelers and longtime foe Aaron Rodgers in a crucial game for two teams trying to earn spots in the postseason.

Rodgers drove the Steelers to the Detroit 18, but Boswell hit the right upright and missed a 37-yard field goal attempt. The Lions regained possession at the Pittsburgh 27 with 2:05 to play and didn't quit until the officials ruled the final play offensive pass interference.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington runs over a Detroit Lions defender on a 13-yard catch and run.

Steelers tight end Darnell Washington is listed at 264 pounds, but he recently revealed he actually weighs 311.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi as Steelers Beat Lions After Crazy Last-Second Call by Refs. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers relied heavily on their depth, with their offense and defense both prevailing in a pivotal win over the Detroit Lions, 29-24.

Here's a look at the Detroit Lions 2026 opponents, with three scheduled games still to be decided as the NFL's 2025 season comes to an end.

Backing up Sewell’s point, since 1966, only the Lions and Dallas Cowboys have hosted a home game on Thanksgiving Day every year as part of the league’s tradition. But since 2020, the league has also scheduled a game on Christmas Day, even though Christmas is not a typical game day.