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Lions vs. Steelers Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Dec. 21

The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) hit the road to square off against the Detroit Lions (8-6) at Ford Field on Sunday, December 21, 2025, and here are our best bets. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Under (51.5) Out of 14 games so far, the Lions have played eight with over 51.5 points scored, the total for this week’s contest. The Steelers have played in four games this year (28.6%) in which the two teams regis...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Lions coordinator recap: A strong defense of Jake Bates

This week’s Detroit Lions coordinator recap focuses a little more on recapping the loss to the Los Angeles Rams rather than looking forward to the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, it features a lot of interesting topics, including Jameson Williams’ explosion over the past six games, some important self-scouting on defense, and a full-throated endorsement of kicker […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Lions, Steelers injury news: Graham Glasgow added to injury report

The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their Thursday injury reports as they prepare to face off in Week 16 at Ford Field. Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard oddly protective about run defense vs. Rams

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard spoke in the front of the media on Thursday after the team’s 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and admitted his unit’s performance was nowhere near acceptable. Any time the offense scores 34 points, in his opinion, the team should win the game. Sheppard was quick to point […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Before the Roar: Previewing Lions vs Steelers

We are back with another episode of Pride of Detroit’s weekly preview podcast, “Before the Roar,” where myself (Morgan), Meko Scott, and Max Gerber breakdown everything ahead of the Detroit Lions’ Week 16 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15, the Lions’ path to the […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

From ‘shoot out’ to ‘slug fest’?

The Los Angeles Rams are amidst a stretch that includes two of their most important games of the season. LA is in a race for the number one seed in the NFC conference. They took down the Detroit Lions and are set to face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. The contest against the […]

From Turf Show Times | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Lions News: Refs warn Lions to stop creative celebration

NFL officials are fed up with a certain celebration from a few Detroit Lions players on offense. On the St. Brown Podcast, Amon-Ra said refs for their recent matchup against the Los Angeles Rams took issue with their first drive celebration—mimicking picking their nose and flicking the booger away, while mimicking a first down pose. […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Discussion: How should the Detroit Lions utilize David Montgomery?

There’s been an odd trend with the Detroit Lions’ losses this year, and it’s involved running back David Montgomery. In most of those games, he’s been very efficient, but underutilized. Check it out: That has led many to believe that the Lions are doing Montgomery wrong, and it appears—at least to some degree—that Lions coach […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Lions coach Dan Campbell addresses decrease in David Montgomery usage

At halftime of the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs went to the locker room with six carries a piece. Montgomery had turned his touches into 31 yards, a respectable 5.2 yards per carry. Gibbs had only produced 19 rushing yards, 3.2 YPC. For the rest of the […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Steelers injury report: T.J. Watt still recovering from lung surgery

The Steelers began a short week of preparation for the Detroit Lions on Wednesday without star pass rusher T.J. Watt.  Watt remains sidelined after having surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung and wasn’t at the game against Miami on Monday night. Linebacker Nick Herbig (hamstring) and guard Isaac Seumalo (triceps) were both injured in […]

From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Detroit Lions return Giovanni Manu to practice, want him ready for 2026

The Detroit Lions have begun the 21-day evaluation clock for offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. The second-year offensive tackle has been on injured reserve since Week 5 with a knee injury, but it appears he’s healthy enough to return to practice. He was officially listed as limited in practice on Wednesday ahead of the team’s game […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Lions, Steelers Week 16 injury news: Offensive line getting healthier

The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their initial Week 16 injury reports as they prepare to face off in Week 16. Both teams are dealing with a few key injuries, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Mailbag: Is there hope in the future of the Detroit Lions defense?

Another year, another disappointment from the Detroit Lions defense. While the season isn’t over and there’s time for the unit to rebound down the stretch—particularly against at least two teams struggling on offense—it’s clear Detroit’s defense has not lived up to expectation for yet another season. And as pointed out by one of our listeners, […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Detroit Lions lose 1 DB from practice squad, add another

The Detroit Lions made a notable change on their practice squad, partially out of necessity. The Tennessee Titans signed Lions defensive back Erick Hallett off the team’s practice squad, and the Lions responded by adding cornerback Keenan Garber. Losing Hallett is notable, as he started Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at safety. With […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Steelers open as heavy underdogs to Lions in Week 16

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 8-6 after defeating the Miami Dolphins 28-15 on Monday night. With the win, the Steelers remain in control of the AFC North and get one step closer to securing a home playoff game. Pittsburgh will take on the Detroit Lions on the road in Week 16, and they open up as […]

From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Will the Lions Make the Playoffs? How About the Ravens? Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook

Things are about to get crazy to finish the 2025 NFL season. With just three games remaining, we have teams like the Lions fighting with everything they’ve got to get into the playoffs. Let’s look at the odds for the Lions, Ravens, and more to reach the postseason. Score a $250 Deposit Bonus with BN Fantasy Odds to Make NFL Playoffs Teams like the Chargers (10-4), Bears (10-4), and Packers (9-4-1) are in good positions to reach the postseason, while others have more of an uphill...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Detroit Lions stock report: 6 risers, 17 fallers vs. Rams

For a few brief moments—when Aidan Hutchinson’s red-zone interception immediately turned into a Jared Goff strike to Amon-Ra St. Brown on the very next play, or when Goff hit Jameson Williams for a 31-yard touchdown to briefly take a 24–14 lead late in the second quarter—it finally felt like this Lions team had rediscovered its […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Detroit Lions’ playoff odds remain reasonable despite Rams loss

The Detroit Lions’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams certainly made a dent in their opportunity to make the playoffs. By some estimations, a win would have put the Lions’ odds well over 60% to make the playoffs—despite the fact that they would be still be in the eighth seed after Week 15. Now those […]

From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

The Bear’s Den, December 16, 2025

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears in prime position for playoff berth, but it’s delicate heading into final 3 games – Chicago Sun-Times The Bears are 10-4 and close against the Packers (9-4-1), 49ers (10-4) and Lions (8-6). Ben Johnson: Bears have to protect Rome Odunze from himself in injury rehab – Chicago Sun-Times The […]

From Windy City Gridiron | about 2 months ago | 3 reads