SPORTS

Steelers 20, Lions 15

Lions' Golden Tate covers his face with his helmet after fumbling the ball with Steelers' Artie Burns recovering late in the fourth quarter of the 20-15 Pittsburgh victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 29, 2017.
Lions' Golden Tate covers his face with his helmet after fumbling the ball with Steelers' Artie Burns recovering late in the fourth quarter of the 20-15 Pittsburgh victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 29, 2017.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates with teammates after passing from the end zone to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster who took it all the way down the field for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates with teammates after passing from the end zone to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster who took it all the way down the field for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions' Darren Fells can't hang onto a touchdown reception in the end zone with Steelers' Sean Davis defending in the second quarter.
Lions' Darren Fells can't hang onto a touchdown reception in the end zone with Steelers' Sean Davis defending in the second quarter.
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Steelers' Antonio Brown pulls down a touchdown reception in front of Lions' Miles Killebrew in the second quarter.
Steelers' Antonio Brown pulls down a touchdown reception in front of Lions' Miles Killebrew in the second quarter.
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Lions' T. J. Jones pulls down a first down reception in the second quarter.
Lions' T. J. Jones pulls down a first down reception in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter.
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The Lions' Quandre Diggs takes down the Steelers' Le'Veon Bell in the second quarter.
The Lions' Quandre Diggs takes down the Steelers' Le'Veon Bell in the second quarter.
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Steelers' Justin Hunter tips a reception into the air and Lions' Darius Slay just misses intercepting in the second quarter.
Steelers' Justin Hunter tips a reception into the air and Lions' Darius Slay just misses intercepting in the second quarter.
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Lions' Darius Slay can't intercept a tipped ball intended for Steelers' Justin Hunter in the second quarter.
Lions' Darius Slay can't intercept a tipped ball intended for Steelers' Justin Hunter in the second quarter.
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Lions' Jarrad Davis can't stop a pass from reaching Steelers' Jesse James for a reception in the second quarter.
Lions' Jarrad Davis can't stop a pass from reaching Steelers' Jesse James for a reception in the second quarter.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Lions' Glover Quin is all smiles after corralling a fumble for Detroit in the second quarter.
Lions' Glover Quin is all smiles after corralling a fumble for Detroit in the second quarter.
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Lions' T.J. Jones pulls in a long first down reception all alone along the Steelers sideline with head coach Mike Tomlin looking on in the second quarter.
Lions' T.J. Jones pulls in a long first down reception all alone along the Steelers sideline with head coach Mike Tomlin looking on in the second quarter.
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Lions' Darren Fells can't hang onto a touchdown reception in the end zone with Steelers' Sean Davis defending in the second quarter.
Lions' Darren Fells can't hang onto a touchdown reception in the end zone with Steelers' Sean Davis defending in the second quarter.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Lions' Darren Fells can't hang onto a touchdown reception in the end zone in the second quarter.
Lions' Darren Fells can't hang onto a touchdown reception in the end zone in the second quarter.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah brings down Steelers' Le'Veon Bell in the first quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah brings down Steelers' Le'Veon Bell in the first quarter.
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Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster is all alone on the sidelines for a long complete pass on the first play by the Steelers offense in the first quarter.
Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster is all alone on the sidelines for a long complete pass on the first play by the Steelers offense in the first quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate is taken down by Steelers' Vince Williams and Ryan Shazier in the first quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate is taken down by Steelers' Vince Williams and Ryan Shazier in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford doesn't look happy after Detroit picked up a penalty in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford doesn't look happy after Detroit picked up a penalty in the first quarter.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater puts the ball through the uprights to tie the game at 3 in the first quarter.
Lions kicker Matt Prater puts the ball through the uprights to tie the game at 3 in the first quarter.
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Lions' Glover Quin intercepts a pass intended for Steelers' Antonio Brown in the first quarter.
Lions' Glover Quin intercepts a pass intended for Steelers' Antonio Brown in the first quarter.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Lions' A'Shawn Robinson brings down Steelers' Le'Veon Bell in the first quarter.
Lions' A'Shawn Robinson brings down Steelers' Le'Veon Bell in the first quarter.
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Lions running back Ameer Abdullah works through the Steelers defense in the first quarter.
Lions running back Ameer Abdullah works through the Steelers defense in the first quarter.
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Lions' Matthew Stafford throws in the first quarter.
Lions' Matthew Stafford throws in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford thinks running back Dwayne Washington is heading for the end zone and a touchdown but he's stopped short by the Steelers defense including Sean Davis in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford thinks running back Dwayne Washington is heading for the end zone and a touchdown but he's stopped short by the Steelers defense including Sean Davis in the third quarter.
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Lions' Dwayne Washington is heading for the end zone and a touchdown but is stopped short by the Steelers defense including Ryan Shazier in the third quarter.
Lions' Dwayne Washington is heading for the end zone and a touchdown but is stopped short by the Steelers defense including Ryan Shazier in the third quarter.
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Lions' Matthew Stafford is sacked by Steelers' Tyson Alualu  in the third quarter.
Lions' Matthew Stafford is sacked by Steelers' Tyson Alualu in the third quarter.
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Lions' Eric Ebron makes a reception late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Eric Ebron makes a reception late in the fourth quarter.
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Steelers Joe Haden pulls down an interception but two penalties on the Pittsburgh defense negate the interception in the fourth quarter.
Steelers Joe Haden pulls down an interception but two penalties on the Pittsburgh defense negate the interception in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Eric Ebron makes a reception and heads up field late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Eric Ebron makes a reception and heads up field late in the fourth quarter.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the huddle with his offense right before a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the huddle with his offense right before a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates with teammates after passing from the end zone to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster who took it all the way down the field for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates with teammates after passing from the end zone to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster who took it all the way down the field for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Lions' Theo Riddick scrambles up field during a run in the third quarter.
Lions' Theo Riddick scrambles up field during a run in the third quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate heads up field after a reception in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate heads up field after a reception in the fourth quarter.
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Punter Sam Martin returns from injury and kicks during the fourth quarter.
Punter Sam Martin returns from injury and kicks during the fourth quarter.
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Lions Marvin Jones Jr. pulls down a reception in front of Steelers Artie Burns in the fourth quarter.
Lions Marvin Jones Jr. pulls down a reception in front of Steelers Artie Burns in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate leaps for a reception over Steelers' Sean Davis but fumbles the ball on the way down with Pittsburgh recovering in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate leaps for a reception over Steelers' Sean Davis but fumbles the ball on the way down with Pittsburgh recovering in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate leaps for a reception over Steelers' Sean Davis but fumbles the ball on the way down with Pittsburgh recovering in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate leaps for a reception over Steelers' Sean Davis but fumbles the ball on the way down with Pittsburgh recovering in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate's fumble lands right in the hands of Steelers' Artie Burns in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate's fumble lands right in the hands of Steelers' Artie Burns in the fourth quarter.
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Steelers' Artie Burns celebrate his recovery of Lions Golden Tate's fumble in the fourth quarter.
Steelers' Artie Burns celebrate his recovery of Lions Golden Tate's fumble in the fourth quarter.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hands off the ball to running back Le"Veon Bell in the fourth quarter.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hands off the ball to running back Le"Veon Bell in the fourth quarter.
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Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster makes a reception before being dragged down by Lions Quandre Diggs in the fourth quarter.
Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster makes a reception before being dragged down by Lions Quandre Diggs in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. is able to stay on his feet after a reception, losing Steelers Mike Hilton in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. is able to stay on his feet after a reception, losing Steelers Mike Hilton in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate puts on the brakes and stays in bounds, gaining a few more yards after a reception in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate puts on the brakes and stays in bounds, gaining a few more yards after a reception in the fourth quarter.
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Steelers' Artie Burns is able to tip an end zone pass out of the hands of Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. in the fourth quarter.
Steelers' Artie Burns is able to tip an end zone pass out of the hands of Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. in the fourth quarter.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
On third down, Lions' Darius Slay gets called for interference on a pass intended for Steelers' Eli Rogers, giving Pittsburgh the first down and allowing them to run out the clock in the fourth quarter.
On third down, Lions' Darius Slay gets called for interference on a pass intended for Steelers' Eli Rogers, giving Pittsburgh the first down and allowing them to run out the clock in the fourth quarter.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Nadia Jawad of Dearborn enjoys a home-made hooka, watching the earlier games with her friends celebrating her 28th birthday and the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Nadia Jawad of Dearborn enjoys a home-made hooka, watching the earlier games with her friends celebrating her 28th birthday and the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Former Lions Al 'Bubba' Baker and Robert Porcher make their way down the tunnel before the game as former Detroit players gather on the sidelines before the game.
Former Lions Al 'Bubba' Baker and Robert Porcher make their way down the tunnel before the game as former Detroit players gather on the sidelines before the game.
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Steeler fans Colette Williams, Chris Ivanis and Jeanine Love with Lions fan Iasha Hamell outside Ford Field.
Steeler fans Colette Williams, Chris Ivanis and Jeanine Love with Lions fan Iasha Hamell outside Ford Field.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Detroit Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says hello to Lions coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines with other former players before the game.
Detroit Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says hello to Lions coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines with other former players before the game.
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Woody Steingold grills the lambchops for his parents, Lions fans, his father, Rob Steingold of Grand Rapids, at left, while they fans tailgate in Greektown before the game.
Woody Steingold grills the lambchops for his parents, Lions fans, his father, Rob Steingold of Grand Rapids, at left, while they fans tailgate in Greektown before the game.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Lions kicker Matt Prater gets a pat on the helmet by former Lion Dre Bly during warmups.
Lions kicker Matt Prater gets a pat on the helmet by former Lion Dre Bly during warmups.
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Fans line up before Sunday Night Football with the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field.
Fans line up before Sunday Night Football with the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field.
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Lions defensive line coach Kris Kocurek chats with former Lion Stephen Tulloch on the sidelines during warm-ups.
Lions defensive line coach Kris Kocurek chats with former Lion Stephen Tulloch on the sidelines during warm-ups.
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Alejandro McClain of Detroit but now living in Maryland, takes a selfie in front of Ford Field before Sunday Night Football.
Alejandro McClain of Detroit but now living in Maryland, takes a selfie in front of Ford Field before Sunday Night Football.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Detroit Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders chats with former Detroit quarterback Erik Kramer on the sidelines.
Detroit Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders chats with former Detroit quarterback Erik Kramer on the sidelines.
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Brian Franklin and wife Misty Franklin, both of Traverse City but born in Detroit, show their teams' pride. Ben switched to a Steelers fan when his was young and Misty is a Steelers fan unless they are playing Detroit, "In out house we cheer for the Steelers but when the Lions are playing, I always cheer for them."
Brian Franklin and wife Misty Franklin, both of Traverse City but born in Detroit, show their teams' pride. Ben switched to a Steelers fan when his was young and Misty is a Steelers fan unless they are playing Detroit, "In out house we cheer for the Steelers but when the Lions are playing, I always cheer for them."
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
Former Detroit Lions defensive lineman William Gay chats with Steelers corner back Williams Gay on the field during warm-ups.
Former Detroit Lions defensive lineman William Gay chats with Steelers corner back Williams Gay on the field during warm-ups.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Matt Hornsby and Chris Evatt show their Lions pride, with style, outside Ford Field before the NFL's Sunday night football with the Detroit Lions taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Matt Hornsby and Chris Evatt show their Lions pride, with style, outside Ford Field before the NFL's Sunday night football with the Detroit Lions taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News