Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions, Week 16 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Detroit Lions
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 3 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 29 |
| Lions | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
PIT 29DET 24 Final
Passing leader
26.5PPR pts
34/54, 364 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
29.1PPR pts
14 ATT, 143 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 8 REC YDS
Lions leader
22.8PPR pts
7 ATT, 2 YDS, 10 REC, 66 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Defensive playmaker
Aidan Hutchinson
2 SACK, 3 TKL
Steelers 29, Lions 24: Pittsburgh beats Detroit
Pittsburgh broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Detroit 19–14 after the break to win 29–24. The Steelers finished with a 481–361 edge in total offense and averaged 6.9 yards per play.
The Lions went 6-for-15 on third down, while the Steelers kept the ball for 34:06.
Key advantages
- +1.7 yards/play PIT 6.9 · DET 5.2
- +120 total yards PIT 481 · DET 361
- +10% third-down rate PIT 50% · DET 40%
Game Highlights
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Why the Steelers Won
Pittsburgh won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Steelers | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | Yards per play | 5.2 |
| 481 | Total yards | 361 |
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 40% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 70 | Plays | 69 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 34:06 | Time of possession | 25:54 |
Scoring Summary
The Steelers scored three touchdowns, two field goals, and one safety; the Lions scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | PIT | DET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:21 | PIT | Chris Boswell 59-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:10 | DET | Jake Bates 36-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 1:55 | DET | Jared Goff → Isaac TeSlaa, 20-yard TD Takes leadJake Bates XP | 3 | 10 |
| 0:02 | PIT | Aaron Rodgers → Kenneth Gainwell, 45-yard TD Ties gameChris Boswell XP | 10 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:42 | PIT | Safety Takes lead | 12 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:58 | PIT | Chris Boswell 23-yard FG Extends lead | 15 | 10 |
| 12:23 | PIT | Jaylen Warren 45-yard TD run Extends leadChris Boswell XP | 22 | 10 |
| 8:39 | DET | Jared Goff → Kalif Raymond, 27-yard TDJake Bates XP | 22 | 17 |
| 6:41 | PIT | Jaylen Warren 45-yard TD run Extends leadChris Boswell XP | 29 | 17 |
| 4:11 | DET | Jared Goff → Jahmyr Gibbs, 4-yard TDJake Bates XP | 29 | 24 |
Fantasy Points: Steelers vs Lions, Week 16 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Jaylen Warren29.1 PTSRB5
- Jared Goff26.5 PTSQB6
- Kenny Gainwell23.8 PTSRB8
- Jahmyr Gibbs22.8 PTSRB10
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 26.5 | QB6 | 34/54 | 364 | 3 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 101.2 | Start/Sit → |
| Aaron Rodgers | 15.5 | QB18 | 27/41 | 266 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 92.1 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | 29.1 | RB5 | RB | 14 | 143 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kenny Gainwell | 23.8 | RB8 | RB | 9 | 50 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 78 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 22.8 | RB10 | RB | 7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 66 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kalif Raymond | 16.2 | WR17 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 62 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 15.2 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 52 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jameson Williams | 12.0 | WR29 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 70 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 9.4 | WR39 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 54 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Adam Thielen | 8.9 | WR44 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 49 | 0 | |
| DK Metcalf | 8.2 | WR48 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Anthony Firkser | 8.0 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 40 | 0 | |
| Pat Freiermuth | 6.0 | TE22 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Shane Zylstra | 5.0 | TE32 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0 | |
| Scotty Miller | 4.9 | WR75 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 | |
| Darnell Washington | 4.6 | TE34 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 36 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jonnu Smith | 2.8 | TE45 | TE | 2 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Calvin Austin | 1.8 | WR104 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 1.6 | WR108 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| David Montgomery | 1.4 | RB65 | RB | 4 | 14 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
Target Share38 targets
- DK Metcalf24%, 9 targets
- Kenny Gainwell18%, 7 targets
- Adam Thielen11%, 4 targets
- Pat Freiermuth11%, 4 targets
- Darnell Washington11%, 4 targets
- Other26%, 10 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share52 targets
- Jahmyr Gibbs25%, 13 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown17%, 9 targets
- Jameson Williams17%, 9 targets
- Isaac TeSlaa13%, 7 targets
- Kalif Raymond10%, 5 targets
- Other17%, 9 targets
Carry Share12 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 72 | 97% | 9 | 17% | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 70 | 95% | 9 | 17% | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | 65 | 88% | 9 | 24% | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 64 | 86% | 13 | 25% | 7 |
| Darnell Washington | 50 | 68% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Shane Zylstra | 49 | 66% | 5 | 10% | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 41 | 55% | 7 | 13% | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | 40 | 54% | 7 | 18% | 9 |
| Jaylen Warren | 36 | 49% | 2 | 5% | 14 |
| Adam Thielen | 32 | 43% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 32 | 43% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 31 | 42% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | 28 | 38% | 1 | 3% | 2 |
| Anthony Firkser | 26 | 35% | 4 | 8% | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | 19 | 26% | 5 | 10% | 0 |
| Scotty Miller | 15 | 20% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Calvin Austin | 12 | 16% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Connor Heyward | 9 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tom Kennedy | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ben Skowronek | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+16.7Jaylen Warren29.1 PTS vs 12.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.1DK Metcalf8.2 PTS vs 15.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume26.7 xFPJahmyr Gibbs22.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB | 22.8 | 26.7 | −3.9 | 86% | 58% car | — | 0 | 7 | 58% | 13 | 25% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 26.5 | 24.6 | +1.9 | 100% | 54 att | — | 54 | 1 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Aaron RodgersPIT · QB | 15.5 | 19.5 | −4.0 | 100% | 41 att | — | 41 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| Kenny GainwellPIT · RB | 23.8 | 17.7 | +6.1 | 54% | 33% car | — | 0 | 9 | 33% | 7 | 18% |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 9.4 | 15.3 | −5.9 | 97% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 17% |
| DK MetcalfPIT · WR | 8.2 | 15.3 | −7.1 | 88% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 24% |
| Jameson WilliamsDET · WR | 12.0 | 15.3 | −3.3 | 95% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 17% |
| Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB | 29.1 | 12.4 | +16.7 | 49% | 52% car | — | 0 | 14 | 52% | 2 | 5% |
| Isaac TeSlaaDET · WR | 15.2 | 11.9 | +3.3 | 55% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 13% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 16.2 | 8.5 | +7.7 | 26% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 10% |
| Shane ZylstraDET · TE | 5.0 | 8.5 | −3.5 | 66% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 10% |
| Adam ThielenPIT · WR | 8.9 | 6.8 | +2.1 | 43% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Anthony FirkserDET · TE | 8.0 | 6.8 | +1.2 | 35% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 8% |
| Darnell WashingtonPIT · TE | 4.6 | 6.8 | −2.2 | 68% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE | 6.0 | 6.8 | −0.8 | 43% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Marquez Valdes-ScantlingPIT · WR | 1.6 | 5.1 | −3.5 | 42% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Scotty MillerPIT · WR | 4.9 | 5.1 | −0.2 | 20% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Jonnu SmithPIT · TE | 2.8 | 3.0 | −0.2 | 38% | 7% car | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 1 | 3% |
| David MontgomeryDET · RB | 1.4 | 2.6 | −1.2 | 18% | 33% car | — | 0 | 4 | 33% | 0 | 0% |
| Calvin Austin IIIPIT · WR | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 16% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Steelers 38 targets and 27 carries; Lions 52 targets and 12 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Aaron Rodgers
27 of 41 passing for 266 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 9 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.5 expected.
Jared Goff
34 of 54 passing for 364 yards, 3 touchdowns; 1 carry for -1 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.6 expected.
Best score since Week 2.
Kenny Gainwell Ran hot
7 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 78 yards and 1 touchdown; 9 carries (33% of the team's) for 50 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 11.
DK Metcalf Unlucky
9 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 42 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Jahmyr Gibbs
13 targets (25% of the team's), 10 catches for 66 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (58% of the team's) for 2 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.7 expected.
Season high in targets (13).
Amon-Ra St. Brown Unlucky
9 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 54 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Jaylen Warren Ran hot
2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 8 yards; 14 carries (52% of the team's) for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Kalif Raymond Ran hot
5 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Stock up: Kenny Gainwell led the backfield with 54% of the snaps after trailing Jaylen Warren before this game.
- Stock down: Jaylen Warren lost the backfield lead: 49% of the snaps to Kenny Gainwell's 54%.
- Stock down: Jonnu Smith played 38% of the snaps, down from a 55% season average.
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Jahmyr Gibbs played 86% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
- Stock up: Isaac TeSlaa played 55% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
- Stock up: Shane Zylstra played 66% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Steelers D | Lions D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 19.4 | 18.7 |
| RBs | 18.1 | 19.3 |
| WRs | 34.7 | 34.5 |
| TEs | 16.6 | 13.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Detroit opened at 71% win probability, climbed as high as 87%, then lost.
Lions win probability
Key Swings
- +21Goff → TeSlaa, 20-yd TD66% → 87%Q2 1:55
- −22Rodgers → Gainwell, 45-yd TD87% → 65%Q2 0:02
- −17Boswell 23-yd FG49% → 32%Q4 14:58
- −24Warren 45-yd TD run29% → 4%Q4 12:23
- +21Goff → Raymond, 27-yd TD2% → 22%Q4 8:39
Swing in Lions win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Measure | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Plays | 69 |
| 61% | Pass rate | 83% |
| 5.8 | Yds / dropback | 6.1 |
| 8.5 | Yds / carry | 1.3 |
| 8/16 | Third downs | 6/15 |
Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 1 more plays and gained 7.2 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- PIT Metcalf 24% · Gainwell 18% · Thielen 11%
- DET Gibbs 25% · Brown 17% · Williams 17%
Possession Results
| Result | PIT | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 3 |
| Field goals | 2 | 1 |
| Punts | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 0 |
| Safeties | 0 | 1 |
DET turnover edge: +1
- The Steelers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 30-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Steelers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to ten minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | Q1 15:00 | 3 | -1 | 1:52 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 13:08 | 9 | 30 | 3:47 | Field goal |
| DET | Q1 9:21 | 13 | 63 | 7:14 | Downs |
| PIT | Q1 2:07 | 7 | 31 | 3:37 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 13:30 | 8 | 44 | 3:20 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q2 10:10 | 3 | 7 | 2:16 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 7:54 | 3 | 0 | 1:36 | Punt |
| PIT | Q2 6:18 | 3 | 0 | 2:16 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 4:02 | 6 | 62 | 2:07 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q2 1:55 | 11 | 80 | 1:53 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 0:02 | 1 | -1 | 0:02 | End of half |
| PIT | Q3 15:00 | 9 | 65 | 4:27 | Fumble |
| DET | Q3 10:33 | 3 | -3 | 0:51 | Safety |
| PIT | Q3 9:42 | 17 | 64 | 9:44 | Field goal |
| DET | Q4 14:58 | 3 | -5 | 0:33 | Punt |
| PIT | Q4 14:25 | 4 | 61 | 2:02 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 12:23 | 10 | 74 | 3:44 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 8:39 | 3 | 65 | 1:58 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 6:41 | 10 | 68 | 2:30 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 4:11 | 7 | 48 | 2:06 | Missed FG |
| DET | Q4 2:05 | 10 | 64 | 2:05 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Steelers vs Lions Head-to-Head
The Steelers and Lions first met in 1934 and have played 35 times since.
- All-time series
- 19–14–2Steelers lead, 35 meetings since 1934
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Steelers win
- 47–142001
- Largest Lions win
- 45–31983
Since 2021
1–0–1 Steelers lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, L = Lions win, T = tie, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 16 Steelers at Lions PIT 29 DET 24 PIT W
- 2021 Wk 10 Lions at Steelers, 2021 Wk 10 recap DET 16 PIT 16 T
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Steelers | Stat | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| 10-7 | Record | 9-8 |
| 23.4 | Points per game | 28.3 |
| 305.6 | Yards per game | 373.2 |
| 5.3 | Yards per play | 6.0 |
| 22.8 | Points allowed per game | 24.3 |
| 356.9 | Yards allowed per game | 331.9 |
Steelers vs Lions Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DET −7.5Lions failed to cover by 12.5
- Total
- 52.5Over: 53 points scored (by 0.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 30.0 | 24 | −6.0 |
| Steelers | 22.5 | 29 | +6.5 |
The Steelers beat their implied total and the Lions fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Steelers 1–1 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Against the spread
- 3–1
- Over/under
- 2–2
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 2–1
- ATS on the road
- 2–0
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 1–3
- Over/under
- 4–0
- ATS as favorite
- 1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 1–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Steelers and Lions in Fantasy
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Steelers vs Lions Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Steelers vs Lions Week 16 game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 29–24 in Week 16 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on December 21, 2025. See the Steelers' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Steelers vs Lions?
The final score was Steelers 29, Lions 24. The teams were tied 10–10 at halftime, and the second half went Steelers 19, Lions 14.
What happened in the Steelers vs Lions game?
Pittsburgh broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Detroit 19–14 after the break to win 29–24. The Steelers finished with a 481–361 edge in total offense and averaged 6.9 yards per play. Jaylen Warren led all players with 2 catches for 8 yards, plus 14 carries for 143 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Steelers committed 1 turnover, the Lions none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Steelers vs Lions?
Jaylen Warren led the game with 29.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB5 of Week 16, on 2 catches for 8 yards, plus 14 carries for 143 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Jared Goff was next with 26.5 (QB6). See Jaylen Warren's 2025 game log.
Who led Steelers vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 34 of 54 for 364 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jaylen Warren (PIT) led in rushing with 14 carries for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kenny Gainwell (PIT) led in receiving with 5 catches for 78 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Jaylen Warren score against the Lions?
Jaylen Warren scored 29.1 points in PPR leagues, 28.1 in half-PPR and 27.1 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 16 of the 2025 season, on 2 catches for 8 yards, plus 14 carries for 143 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 52% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Steelers vs Lions?
Jaylen Warren outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.1 PPR points on 12.4 xFP (+16.7). DK Metcalf fell furthest short, with 8.2 points on 15.3 xFP (−7.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Steelers vs Lions?
Jahmyr Gibbs had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 26.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 22.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Steelers come back to beat the Lions?
The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 13% in the first half. Jaylen Warren's 45-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 29–24 win.
Which team won the turnover battle in Steelers vs Lions?
The Lions won the turnover battle 1–0: the Steelers gave the ball away 1 time and the Lions not at all. The Steelers won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Steelers vs Lions record?
The Steelers lead the all-time series 19–14–2 across 35 meetings since 1934.
When did the Steelers and Lions last play before this game?
Before Week 16 of 2025, the Lions and Steelers last met in the 2021 season on November 14, 2021, a 16–16 tie.
What was the closing spread for Steelers vs Lions?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Lions −7.5, making the Detroit Lions 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 52.5. That implied about 30.0 points for the Lions and 22.5 for the Steelers.
Did Steelers vs Lions go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 52.5, and the teams combined for 53 points, 0.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Steelers vs Lions?
The Steelers covered as 7.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Lions −7.5. The final margin was 5 points.