Liveticker Detroit Lions – Pittsburgh Steelers | Week 16, NFL 2025/2026

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final Score: Detroit Lions 24 – Pittsburgh Steelers 20

Ford field, Detroit – December 21, 2025

Game Summary:

The Detroit Lions secured a hard-fought victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16 of the 2025/2026 NFL season. A strong performance from Lions quarterback Jared Goff, coupled with a resilient defense, proved to be the difference in a game filled with momentum swings. The Steelers, despite a valiant effort from their running back Najee Harris, ultimately fell short.

4th Quarter:

* (0:00) – TOUCHDOWN LIONS! Jared Goff finds Amon-Ra St. Brown in the endzone for a 10-yard touchdown pass! Lions 24 – Steelers 20 (Extra Point Good)
* (3:30) – Steelers drive stalls.Punting from their own 40-yard line.
* (5:15) – FIELD GOAL STEELERS! Chris Boswell converts a 42-yard field goal. Lions 17 – Steelers 20

* (8:45) – Lions forced to punt after a three-and-out.
* (11:00) – TOUCHDOWN STEELERS! Najee Harris powers his way into the endzone for a 5-yard touchdown run. Lions 17 – Steelers 17 (Extra Point Good)
* (14:30) – Interception by Steelers safety minkah Fitzpatrick! Goff under pressure, throws it right into his hands.

3rd Quarter:

* (0:00) – TOUCHDOWN LIONS! David Montgomery breaks free for a 35-yard touchdown run! Lions 17 – Steelers 10 (Extra point Good)
* (4:00) – Steelers forced to punt after a sack by Aidan Hutchinson.
* (7:30) – FIELD GOAL LIONS! Riley Patterson nails a 38-yard field goal. Lions 14 – Steelers 10

* (10:00) – Both teams trading possessions, strong defensive play on both sides.
* (15:00) – Second half kickoff. Lions receive.

2nd Quarter:

* (0:00) – HALFTIME! Lions lead 11-10.
* (2:00) – FIELD GOAL STEELERS! Chris Boswell connects from 25 yards. Lions 11 – Steelers 10

* (4:30) – Lions forced to punt.
* (7:00) – TOUCHDOWN STEELERS! kenny Pickett finds George Pickens for a 20-yard touchdown pass. Lions 11 – Steelers 7 (Extra Point Good)
* (10:00) – FIELD GOAL LIONS! Riley Patterson makes a 45-yard field goal.Lions 11 – Steelers 0

* (13:00) – Steelers drive stalls, forced to punt.
* (15:00) – TOUCHDOWN LIONS! jared Goff connects with Josh Reynolds for a 15-yard touchdown pass. Lions 8 – Steelers 0 (Extra Point Good)

1st Quarter:

* (0:00) – END OF 1ST QUARTER! Lions lead 8-0.
* (3:00) – steelers drive ends in a turnover on downs. Lions take over on their own 40-yard line.
* (6:30) – Both teams exchanging punts. Defensive battle early on.
* (10:00) – Lions open the game with a strong drive.
* (15:00) – Game kickoff! Steelers win the toss and defer to the second half.

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