The Vikings beat the Lions because of their defense. Brian Flores' unit, which entered the game having gone seven straight weeks without allowing a passing touchdown, dominated. The Vikings forced five turnovers. They shut down Detroit's run game, and quarterback Jared Goff looked flustered.

The Lions host the Steelers and longtime foe Aaron Rodgers in a crucial game for two teams trying to earn spots in the postseason.

Lions vs. Steelers radio coverage: Station, channel, streaming to listen live to NFL Week 16 game broadcast originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Lions.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, face the Detroit Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

8:53 -- Minnesota does nothing with the turnover, yet another stand by the Detroit defense. But after getting the ball back, the Lions stall out after picking up one first down. Vikings have the ball back at their own one-yard line after an incredible 70-yard punt from Jack Fox.

Follow Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings live updates and score in an Christmas NFL game Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium to start Week 17.

DETROIT -- The undermanned Pittsburgh Steelers made a goal-line stand at the wire for a crucial 29-24 road victory over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday. The Lions had multiple touchdowns called back in the final minute due to offensive pass interference penalties, including on the final play of the game.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes warned that it would be increasingly difficult for drafted players to even make the 53-man roster. When the new regime took over, the clear goal was to build the roster through the draft, develop the players and to retain their services through lucrative contract extensions.