Detroit QB Jared Goff somehow scored an eight-yard rush TD as time expired, but an offensive penalty nullified the game-winning score

Pittsburgh completely shut Detroit’s running game down (the Lions had 11 rushes for 16 yards) and rushed for 200+ yards themselves. Only a furious late comeback from the Lions made the game—which ended 29-24—exciting at the tail end.

To clinch a playoff spot the 49ers needed the Pittsburgh Steelers to beat the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday. The seven-point underdog Steelers did San Francisco a favor by upsetting the Lions 29-24 while the 49ers sat in Indianapolis awaiting their Monday night showdown with the Indianapolis Colts.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers raved about running back Kenneth Gainwell after defeating the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) reacts after a touchdown is called back for an offensive foul called by the referees in the final two minutes of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers could claim the AFC North title and a playoff birth before they kickoff against the Cleveland Browns in Week 17, but they're going to need some help. Following their win over the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Ravens loss to the New England Patriots in Week 16,

The Detroit Lions’ comeback efforts came up short as the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 29-24 win, capped off by an offensive pass interference call on wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.