Detroit
Lions
14-2
37
FINAL
40
Pittsburgh
Steelers
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 23 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 40-37, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The stakes were high as both teams fought for a crucial win late in the season, and the Steelers managed to hold off a resilient Lions squad in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Jalon Daniels showcased his arm with an impressive 330 passing yards, but it was Patrick Mahomes who stole the spotlight with three touchdown passes, leading the Steelers’ dynamic offense. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs was a force for Detroit, racking up 141 rushing yards while Jameson Williams led the receiving corps with 113 yards, keeping the Lions in contention until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Alex Highsmith recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Lions’ quarterback, while Channing Tindall’s two interceptions were critical in stifling Detroit’s scoring opportunities. The defining moment came in the fourth quarter when Tindall's second pick set up a touchdown drive that ultimately secured the victory for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 25 | 17 | 330 | 2 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 21 | 17 | 324 | 3 | 2 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 141 | 10.1 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 9 | 63 | 7.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalon Daniels | QB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 1 | 66 | 1 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rayshon Luke | HB | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dorian Thomas | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDGE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will James | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau Satuala | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDGE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetres Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamie Tremble | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | REDGE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Harrington | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 |

