nfl Game Recap
Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers Wrap - Pittsburgh Wins 26-20
The Steelers got a 2-TD performance from Ben Roethlisberger as Pittsburgh handed Detroit a 26-20 defeat on Saturday at Heinz Field.
Pittsburgh won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 36.5.
Ben Roethlisberger completed 8 of 10 pass attempts for 137 yards and 2 TDs for the Steelers in the win.
Craig Reynolds rushed for 29 yards for Detroit, while David Blough added 26 yards. David Blough threw for 143 yards for the Lions, while receivers Tom Kennedy and Geronimo Allison had 61 and 22 yards respectively.
Detroit lost the offensive yardage battle to Pittsburgh 401-288 yards in Saturday's game. Detroit had more first downs as that total ended up 21-20.
Pittsburgh led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:16-26:44 split in that important category.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Lions will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indianapolis.