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The Detroit Lions’ comeback efforts came up short as the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 29-24 win, capped off by an offensive pass interference call on wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The Lions host the Steelers and longtime foe Aaron Rodgers in a crucial game for two teams trying to earn spots in the postseason.
Detroit's two-minute drill, eventually aided by a defensive pass interference penalty committed by Dallas rookie cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., ended in a 47-yard Jake Bates field goal. The Lions are up 20-9 heading into the break.
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Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions, live updates: Steelers hold one-score lead in fourth quarter
The Pittsburgh Steelers are undermanned and injured heading into their game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but in the late afternoon slot, the team is hoping to prove they can compete with some of the league’s more explosive offenses and notch a win.
The Detroit Lions are heading to Southern California to take on the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams in a game that could have NFC playoff implications.