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It's Week 16 of the NFL schedule, and the Detroit Lions are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers for an AFC vs. NFC matchup at Ford Field. Here's how you can watch the game.
The Lions' depleted secondary will be without another player in Thursday's game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Lions host the Steelers and longtime foe Aaron Rodgers in a crucial game for two teams trying to earn spots in the postseason.
The Lions were flagged for offensive pass interference on the game's final play, erasing a touchdown lateraled to quarterback Jared Goff.
The Lions dropped back-to-back losses for the first time since 2022, and are all but eliminated from the playoff picture. As a result, the Lions’ record sits at 8-7, and they enter the final two weeks of the regular season playing for pride and looking to rediscover a sense of identity.
Of note, center Graham Glasgow (knee) was upgraded from limited to full participation in the estimated practice report for the walkthrough.
Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson said the Detroit Lions' defense must get back on track in their final two games of the regular season to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf was suspended for two games following a sideline altercation with a fan during the team's 29-24 win over the Detroit Lions in Week 16, the league announced Monday.