Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-0
52
FINAL
29
Detroit
Lions
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious over the Detroit Lions with a commanding final score of 52-29, solidifying their position in the playoff race as the season approaches its midpoint. This Week 7 matchup showcased the Steelers' offensive firepower, which proved too much for the Lions to handle.
Drew Allar led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 327 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his prowess as a top-tier quarterback. Meanwhile, Donovan Edwards complemented the aerial attack with a dominant performance on the ground, racking up 151 rushing yards that kept the Lions' defense on its heels. Jameson Williams shone for Detroit with 108 receiving yards, but the Lions' offense struggled to keep pace with the Steelers' scoring barrage.
The Pittsburgh defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Robert Spears-Jennings stepping up to grab two interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of the Steelers. Their ability to create turnovers was a turning point in the game, as it stifled any potential Lions' comeback efforts. Despite Alim McNeill's lone sack and Brian Branch's five tackles for Detroit, the defense could not contain the relentless Steelers' attack, ultimately paving the way for a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 327 | 5 | 0 | 152.7 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 238 | 3 | 4 | 114.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 16 | 151 | 9.4 | 31 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 45 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 20 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr | TE | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 42 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Donovan Edwards | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 |

