Steelers 29–24 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 54.8% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +7.56 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.1% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.33 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?

K. Raymond (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.72 EPA): (8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 29–24 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kalif Raymond
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (:11) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 14-K.Gainwell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-D…
Game date: 2025-12-21

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 29–24 on 2025-12-21. Kalif Raymond posted a game-high +8.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 37 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	7	2	17	0	29
Detroit Lions	0	10	0	20	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers

PIT 20

+2PIT 95

+3DET 5

PIT 27

PIT 4

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:26FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 41
Score
3-0
(9:26) 9-C.Boswell 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 10:13FG
Jessie Bates III
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 18
Score
3-3
(10:13) 39-J.Bates 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:00TD
Isaac TeSlaa
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 20
Score
3-9
(2:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 18-I.TeSlaa for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:55XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
3-10
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:11TD
Kenneth Gainwell
Points+6
Yard line
DET 45
Score
9-10
(:11) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 14-K.Gainwell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-D.Reader]. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:02XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
10-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:47Safety
Jared Goff
Points+2
Yard line
PIT 95
Score
12-10
(9:47) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (29-K.Dugger).
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 15:00FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 5
Score
15-10
(15:00) 9-C.Boswell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:32TD
Jaylen Warren
Points+6
Yard line
DET 45
Score
21-10
(12:32) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 30-J.Warren left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:23XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
22-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:45TD
Kalif Raymond
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 27
Score
22-16
(8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:39TD
Jessie Bates III
Points+7
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
22-17
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:50TD
Jaylen Warren
Points+6
Yard line
DET 45
Score
28-17
(6:50) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:41XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
29-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: DET-92-M.Davenport has returned to the game.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:15TD
Jahmyr Gibbs
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 4
Score
29-23
(4:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:11XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
29-24
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
2Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.56 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
3Jaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.38 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
4Kenneth Gainwell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
5Adam Thielen · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
6Scotty Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
7Isaac TeSlaa · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8Anthony Firkser · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kalif Raymond — DET · Receiving

Kalif Raymond posted the highest total EPA (+8.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.71 EPA per play.

Kalif Raymond's top snap (+4.72 EPA): (8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.53 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 14-K.Gainwell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-D.Reader]. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Quarterback report card

Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 62 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +7.56 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.111	+0.045
Offensive success rate	42.9%	46.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.027	+0.122
Rush EPA/play	+0.394	-0.360
Defensive EPA/play	-0.045	-0.111
Defensive success rate	53.9%	57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.11 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.04 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +3.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +10.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Isaac TeSlaa (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 2:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Kenneth Gainwell (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:11)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q4 12:32)
Detroit Lions — Kalif Raymond (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 8:45)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q4 6:50)
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 4:15)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 9:26)
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q2 10:13)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DET 41 (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) 9-C.Boswell 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) 39-J.Bates 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 18-I.TeSlaa for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 1:55) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q2 0:11); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:02) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 2–0. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 95 (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (29-K.Dugger)..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–17. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-C.Boswell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 30-J.Warren left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 12:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 27 (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q4 8:39) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:41) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: DET-92-M.Davenport has returned to the game.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 4:11) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown to PIT 8 for 1 yard. Lateral to 16-J.Goff for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on DET-14-A.St. Brown, Offensive Pass Interfe [WPA -31.3% · EPA -2.59]
Detroit Lions (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown to PIT 12 for 24 yards (41-P.Wilson). [WPA +20.9% · EPA +2.39]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -3.56]
Detroit Lions (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +4.72]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 14-K.Gainwell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-D.Reader]. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 14-K.Gainwell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-D.Reader]. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.53]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Washington to DET 3 for 6 yards (12-T.Harper; 34-A.Anzalone). Detroit challenged the runner was down by contact ruli [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.98]
Detroit Lions (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +4.72]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 30-J.Warren left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.20]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:26 · DET 41 · Score 3-0
(9:26) 9-C.Boswell 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 10:13 · PIT 18 · Score 3-3
(10:13) 39-J.Bates 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · PIT 20 · Score 3-9
(2:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 18-I.TeSlaa for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · PIT 15 · Score 3-10
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · DET 45 · Score 9-10
(:11) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 14-K.Gainwell for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-D.Reader]. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:02 · DET 15 · Score 10-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q3 9:47 · PIT 95 · Score 12-10
(9:47) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (29-K.Dugger).
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DET 5 · Score 15-10
(15:00) 9-C.Boswell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:32 · DET 45 · Score 21-10
(12:32) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 30-J.Warren left end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:23 · DET 15 · Score 22-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 8:45 · PIT 27 · Score 22-16
(8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 8:39 · PIT 15 · Score 22-17
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:50 · DET 45 · Score 28-17
(6:50) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:41 · DET 15 · Score 29-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman. ** Injury Update: DET-92-M.Davenport has returned to the game.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · PIT 4 · Score 29-23
(4:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:11 · PIT 15 · Score 29-24
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kalif Raymond (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jared Goff (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions on 2025-12-21?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 29-24 in Week 16, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 2, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Detroit Lions 20; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 29, Detroit Lions 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — I. TeSlaa (J. Goff pass) (Q2 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Gainwell (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q4 12:32) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Raymond (J. Goff pass) (Q4 8:45) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q4 6:50) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (J. Goff pass) (Q4 4:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 9:26, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 10:13, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 54.8% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +7.56 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.1% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.33 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?

Kalif Raymond (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.72 EPA): (8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 11-K.Raymond for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 29-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

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