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The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Detroit with a 29-24 victory over the Lions on Sunday as the game came down to the final seconds.
Jared Goff and the Lions had one last chance. The team got several shots into the end zone after battling through penalty flags. Goff thought he had receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for the go-ahead score, but offensive pass interference was called on Isaac TeSlaa, negating the score. A false start penalty then pushed the Lions further away from the goal line.
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Asante Samuel Jr. (22) Joey Porter Jr. (24) and Jalen Ramsey (5) of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate after Pittsburgh won an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (Ryan Sun/AP Photo)
But they still had a chance. Goff dropped back to pass and targeted St. Brown. The wide receiver caught the pass and was initially thought to have been stopped short of the goal line. However, he ran the ball laterally to Goff, who threw it for what the team and fans thought was the game-winning touchdown.
A flag was thrown on the coin.
It took time for the officials to resolve the issue. Fans were waiting with bated breath to see what the call would be. Officials said there was a touchdown on the play, but St. Brown was called for offensive pass interference as he pushed Jalen Ramsey while trying to get open.
The cheers from Detroit fans immediately turned to boos. The Lions players were left in disbelief.
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Jared Goff (16) of the Detroit Lions waits for a call for the final play of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (Ryan Sun/AP Photo)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks with officials after the final play of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (Ryan Sun/AP Photo)
“Chaos,” Aaron Rodgers said when asked how he would describe the final play. “13 years ago, I participated in a match where there was this kind of chaos. But it was with replacement referees.
“I mean, just looking at it now, it looks like there’s an OPI. It looks like it stopped. It looks like the progression just stopped. Crazy game.”
It was a huge win for the Steelers, who were trying to stay atop the AFC North.
Rodgers was 27 of 41 with 266 passing yards and a touchdown pass to Kenneth Gainwell. Running back Jaylen Warren totaled 143 rushing yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns.
The win also cements another winning season for head coach Mike Tomlin. That’s 19 straight seasons with a record of at least .500 or better.
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Goff had another incredible game for the Lions despite the loss. He finished 34 of 54 for 364 yards and three touchdowns. TeSlaa, Jameson Williams and Kalif Raymond each had touchdowns.
