Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
24
FINAL
17
Detroit
Lions
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged victorious over the Detroit Lions with a final score of 24-17. This Week 4 clash was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish themselves early in the 2027 season, but it was the Steelers who capitalized on key opportunities to secure the win.
Pittsburgh's offense was spearheaded by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his trademark precision. Receiver DK Metcalf was a standout, racking up 116 receiving yards and providing a reliable target downfield. The ground game saw Rico Dowdle contribute with 48 rushing yards, complementing the aerial attack effectively.
Defensively, the Lions struggled to contain the Steelers’ offensive firepower, despite D.J. Reed's impressive eight total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh's defense managed to stifle a late-game drive from Detroit, allowing them to hold off the Lions and seal the victory. With this win, the Steelers reinforce their status as a formidable contender in the league.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 31 | 24 | 77% | 274 | 2 | 0 | 124.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 36 | 18 | 50% | 213 | 2 | 0 | 86.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 48 | 3.7 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Desean Bishop | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 4 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 52 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 85 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Desean Bishop | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reed | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Bowen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |

