Steelers at Lions
Detroit Lions 35, Pittsburgh Steelers 14 ยท ๐๐ค๐ฅ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Steelers 14 0 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 0 XP
Lions 35 5 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 5 XPDarian Mensah 248 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 269 yds rushingJameson Williams 125 yds receivingWhit Weeks 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 194 ยท 507Passing yards 124 ยท 228Rushing yards 70 ยท 279Completions 13/22 ยท 16/30Yards per carry 3.7 ยท 10.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 6d ago
In a decisive Week 13 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a commanding 35-14 victory, solidifying their playoff ambitions. The win showcased Detroit's offensive firepower and marked a crucial moment in their quest for postseason success.
Quarterback Darian Mensah led the charge for the Lions, throwing for 248 yards and two touchdown passes, while running back Jahmyr Gibbs dominated on the ground with an impressive 269 rushing yards. Wide receiver Jameson Williams also made a significant impact, contributing 125 receiving yards to the Lions' high-octane offense, which consistently kept the Steelers' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Lions capitalized on key moments, with Christian Izien securing an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came early in the second half when the Lions' defense forced a turnover, allowing Detroit to extend their lead and control the game. Meanwhile, the Steelers struggled to find their rhythm, despite Jamel Dean's five tackles and Whit Weeks' two sacks, ultimately falling short in a game that showcased Detroit's superiority.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Julian SayinQB | 12/22 | 55% | 124 | 0 | 4 | 31.4 |
| Germie BernardWR | 1/0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
| Lions | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 16/30 | 53% | 248 | 2 | 3 | 63.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 19 | 70 | 3.7 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 22 | 269 | 12.2 | 35 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Germie BernardWR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 10 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | โ | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 27 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 33 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Deuce AlexanderWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Whit WeeksMIKE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey PorterCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Mathews JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Christian IzienSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris ColeSAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce ThorntonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy RolderWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 0 | 50 |
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |