NFL scores: Steelers escape with win over Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Detroit with a 29-24 win over the Lions on Sunday as the sport got here all the way down to the ultimate seconds.

Jared Goff and the Lions had one final probability. The crew earned a number of pictures into the top zone after battling by means of penalty flags. Goff thought he had extensive receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for the go-ahead aim, however an offensive move interference name was known as on Isaac TeSlaa, negating the rating. A false begin penalty pushed the Lions even farther from the aim line.

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Asante Samuel Jr. (22) of Pittsburgh Steelers, Joey Porter Jr. (24) and Jalen Ramsey (5) have a good time after Pittsburgh received an NFL soccer recreation towards the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Ryan Solar/AP Picture)

However they nonetheless had one probability. Goff dropped again to move and focused St. Brown. The extensive receiver caught the move and initially reportedly stopped wanting the aim line. Nevertheless, he later threw the ball to Goff, who ran the ball in for what the crew and followers thought was the successful landing.

A flag was thrown on the sport.

The crew on responsibility took the time to type out the mess. Followers waited with bated breath to see what the decision can be. Officers stated a landing was on the road, however St. Brown was known as for offensive move interference when he pushed into Jalen Ramsey whereas attempting to get open.

The cheers from Detroit followers instantly turned to boos. Lions gamers have been left in disbelief.

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Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff, 16, waits for a name throughout the closing play of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (Ryan Solar/AP Picture)

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to officers after the ultimate play of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (Ryan Solar/AP Picture)

“Chaos,” stated Aaron Rodgers when requested how he would describe the ultimate stretch. “13 years in the past I used to be a part of a match the place there was this type of chaos, however that was with some alternative referees.

“I imply, taking a look at it now, it seems to be like there’s an OPI. It seems to be like he is stopped. It looks as if progress simply stopped. Loopy recreation.’

It was an enormous win for the Steelers, who have been attempting to remain on the high of the AFC North.

Rodgers was 27 of 41 with 266 passing yards and a landing move to Kenneth Gainwell. Operating again Jaylen Warren had 143 dashing yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns.

The win additionally cements one other successful season for head coach Mike Tomlin. It is 19 straight seasons with a file of a minimum of .500 or higher.

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Goff had one other unbelievable recreation for the Lions regardless of the loss. He was 34 of 54 for 364 yards and three landing passes. TeSlaa, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond every had landing receptions.

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