The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to escape Detroit with a win over the Lions on Sunday as an offensive pass interference negated the go-ahead touchdown.

The Lions are on the outside of the NFC playoff picture entering Week 16. Here's a look at their playoff chances and scenarios.

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a big win over the Detroit Lions in Week 16 during a very important time of the season. Tensions are high as the playoff race is coming down to the wire, especially at the top of the AFC North.

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 Steelers ran 25 plays to 3 for the Lions; they had 7 first downs to none for the Lions; and they possessed the ball for 14:09 to :51 for the Lions. But they only scored 2 points, and that came on a safety when Kyle Dugger sacked Jared Goff in the end zone.

The Lions need a win today against the Pittsburgh Steelers to stay in the hunt for the final wild-card spot in the NFC.

The Detroit Lions face a must-win game this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings and may be shorthanded on Christmas.

As the NFL enters Week 17 of the 2025 regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are pulling away in the AFC North and could even clinch a playoff berth before their matchup against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday.