Steelers at Lions
Detroit Lions 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Steelers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Lions 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDan Orlovsky 328 yds passingKevin Jones 74 yds rushingMatt Jones 167 yds receivingDaniel Bullocks 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 316 · 375Passing yards 277 · 302Rushing yards 39 · 73Completions 16/25 · 12/18Yards per carry 3.0 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 31-28. Both teams were hungry for a victory, but the Lions managed to hold off a late charge from the Steelers, securing their first win of the season in dramatic fashion.
Detroit's offense shone brightly, led by quarterback Dan Orlovsky, who threw for an impressive 328 yards and effectively orchestrated the passing game. Matt Jones was the standout receiver, racking up 167 yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. Kevin Jones contributed significantly on the ground as well, adding 74 rushing yards to help maintain offensive balance.
On the defensive side, the Lions made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Daniel Bullocks notched a pivotal interception that halted a Steelers drive and shifted momentum late in the game. While Stanley Wilson's three tackles showcased solid defensive efforts, it was Bullocks' timely pick that served as the game’s turning point, allowing the Lions to preserve their narrow lead against a determined Steelers squad.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | ||||||
| Ben RoethlisbergerQB | 16/25 | 64% | 277 | 4 | 1 | 124.4 |
Lions | ||||||
| Dan OrlovskyQB | 12/18 | 67% | 328 | 2 | 1 | 123.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Willie ParkerHB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Willie ReidWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heath MillerTE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lions | |||||||
| Kevin JonesHB | 14 | 74 | 5.3 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Marcus PollardTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan OrlovskyQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Willie ParkerHB | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 59 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Heath MillerTE | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 22 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Hines WardWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Santonio HolmesWR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Nate WashingtonWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| John KuhnFB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Lions | |||||||
| Matt JonesWR | 3 | 167 | 55.7 | 38 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Roy WilliamsWR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 22 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Kevin JonesHB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 44 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marcus PollardTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||
| Anthony SmithFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James HarrisonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark HaggansSAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis HobbsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy PolamaluSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanoussi KaneSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryant McFaddenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ike TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett KeiselREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey HamptonDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lions | |||||
| Daniel BullocksFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stanley WilsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald BartellFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney BaileyMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernie SimsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sabby PiscitelliSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamar FletcherCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osi UmenyioraREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason TrusnikLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre BlyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shaun CodyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Chris GardockiP | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
Lions | |||
| Jon RyanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun SuishamK | 1/1 | 4 | 33 |
