The Steelers will play the Lions on Sunday, December 21st, 2025. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting Week 16 matchup at 4:25 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 16, as the 2025-26 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions. They'll play on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at Ford Field, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 16 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a 91.33 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Detroit Lions, currently possess a 93.67 power ranking.
- Away Pittsburgh Steelers - With the season coming to a close, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a 3-3-0 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions come to this Week 16 game with a 5-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 3rd in the league for home team wins as the 2025-26 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Pittsburgh Steelers currently rank 13th (336) headed into Week 16, with the Detroit Lions ranked 1st (428) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Pittsburgh Steelers rank 14th (326) for points score against them. Note that the Detroit Lions now rank 10th (345) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a 8-6-0 record, with the Detroit Lions at 8-6-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Pittsburgh Steelers be facing off against the Detroit Lions!
The NFL regular season be nearin' its end, and this game could change the playoff picture.
Both teams be standin' at 8-6-0, so this be a crucial matchup for both crews.
This Week 16 battle be happenin' at Ford Field, so get ready for a showdown.
According to SportsBetting3.com, the Detroit Lions have a slight edge over the Steelers.
If ye be wantin' to place a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM, now be the time!
Be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below to make yer wager.
We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks, so get ready for some action on Sunday!
Best Steelers at Lions Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Steelers | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Steelers | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -7.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are +7.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 52 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 52 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Steelers are the +300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Steelers
Lions
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | +7.5 -115-7.5 -105 |
Underdog Pittsburgh Steelers - Pittsburgh Steelers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Pittsburgh Steelers underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions Prop Bets
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Steelers
Lions
First Team To Score
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | +125-160Bet |
Steelers
Lions
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | +140-190+10000Bet |
Steelers
Lions
Game to Overtime
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | Yes +825No -3000Bet |
Steelers
Lions
Safety to be Scored
12/21/25 4:25pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Aaron Rodgers
Interceptions Thrown
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -145Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 0.5 o +1300.5 u -175Bet |
Aaron Rodgers
Longest Passing Completion
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Longest Passing Completion
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 37.5 o -11537.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Chris Boswell
Total Kicking Points
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Jake Bates
Total Kicking Points
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Aaron Rodgers
Total Pass Completions
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Pass Completions
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -118Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Aaron Rodgers
Total Passing Yards
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 234.5 o -115234.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 270.5 o -115270.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Rodgers
Total Touchdown Passes
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 1.5 o +1001.5 u -135Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
PIT at DET 12/21/25 4:25pm EST | 1.5 o -1901.5 u +140Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 16 | Steelers vs Lions Sunday, December 21st, 2025 | PIT 29, DET 24 Ford Field | Steelers by 5 |
| 2024 Preseason Week 3 | Steelers vs Lions Saturday, August 24th, 2024 | DET 24, PIT 17 Ford Field | Lions by 7 |
| 2022 Preseason Week 3 | Lions vs Steelers Sunday, August 28th, 2022 | PIT 19, DET 9 Acrisure Stadium | Steelers by 10 |
| 2021 Week 10 | Lions vs Steelers Sunday, November 14th, 2021 | DET 16, PIT 16 (OT) Acrisure Stadium | Tie |
| 2021 Preseason Week 2 | Lions vs Steelers Saturday, August 21st, 2021 | PIT 26, DET 20 Acrisure Stadium | Steelers by 6 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 397 | 387 | 6-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 4-1-0 |
| Detroit Lions | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 481 | 413 | 5-3-0 | 4-5-0 | 2-4-0 | 0.333 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 1W | 2-3-0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers & Detroit Lions Futures Odds
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Pittsburgh Steelers & Detroit Lions Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions NFL Game
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