Despite a furious comeback attempt by the Detroit Lions, the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 29-24 win in a wild game that literally came down to the wire.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs thanks to a wild finish.

The Pittsburgh Steelers eked out a win Sunday night against the Detroit Lions in wild win that capped a chaotic game in the Motor City. The Steelers held the lead most of the game and when it looked like they might sail to an easy win,

Lions are falling apart and fighting to stay out of NFC North cellar while Steelers are thriving and ready to win AFC North

The Lions were flagged for offensive pass interference on the game's final play, erasing a touchdown lateraled to quarterback Jared Goff.

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

The Detroit Lions fell to 8-7 with a shocking 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday — and now the Lions’ chances of making the playoffs stand at only 6%, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

New fan footage proved that a Detroit Lions fan called DK Metcalf by his government name and not a racial slur.

That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss. Jared Goff threw two interceptions, lost a fumble and played a role in two other turnovers, both aborted snaps.