{"id":620246,"date":"2025-12-22T17:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/620246\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T17:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:32:13","slug":"detroit-lions-stoic-after-devastating-finish-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-its-on-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/620246\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lions stoic after devastating finish vs Pittsburgh Steelers: ‘It’s on us’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lions’ disappointing season reminds me of an old sad song<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeff Seidel \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions’ big dreams leave goals to achieve for final 2 games<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Signs of Detroit Lions struggles were clear before loss to Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Aaron Rodgers says slashing Lions playoff hopes is revenge for 2022<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions Week 16 grades: Dan Campbell takes blame, but really?<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Aidan Hutchinson: Lions’ shortcomings not because of injuries<\/a><\/p>\n

Christian Romo \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

\u2018My head is spinning\u2019: Wild sequence, dreadful showing sinks Detroit\u2019s playoff hopes<\/a><\/p>\n

Benjamin Raven and Kory Woods \u2013 MLive<\/p>\n

\u2018Obviously crazy\u2019: An oral history of the Lions-Steelers ending that gutted Detroit<\/a><\/p>\n

Jacob Richman, Kory Woods and Benjamin Raven \u2013 MLive<\/p>\n

Where\u2019s the grit? The Detroit Lions are getting bullied out of the playoffs<\/a><\/p>\n

A chaotic finish, a crushing penalty and the Lions now staring at elimination<\/a><\/p>\n

Colton Pouncy \u2013 The Athletic<\/p>\n

Lions HC Dan Campbell doesn’t blame refs for loss to Steelers: We ‘put ourselves in that position’<\/a><\/p>\n

Mitch Albom: Detroit Lions’ gallant finish can’t erase the game before<\/a><\/p>\n

Mitch Albom \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions stoic after devastating finish vs Steelers: ‘It’s on us’<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

What refs said after two controversial calls in Lions loss to Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n

Christian Romo \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

When do Detroit Lions play next? Week 17 game vs Vikings on Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n

Marlowe Alter \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

It’s mourning in Detroit, as Lions 2025 playoff hopes on life support<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeff Seidel \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions defense big loser in back-breaking loss to Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainer Sabin \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Can the Lions make the playoffs? Here are Detroit’s scenarios, odds<\/a><\/p>\n

Marlowe Alter \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions look like they’ll sit out NFL playoffs this time<\/a><\/p>\n

Carlos Monarrez \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Were Lions robbed by refs on wacky final play vs Steelers? You decide<\/a><\/p>\n

Marlowe Alter \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions playoff hopes nearly dead after crushing loss to Steelers, 29-24<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Lions fan says DK Metcalf swung at him after he used star’s full name<\/a><\/p>\n

Andrew Birkle and Christian Romo \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

How can Detroit Lions clinch a playoff spot? Here are scenarios<\/a><\/p>\n

Dave Birkett \u2013 Detroit Free Press<\/p>\n

Niyo: Loss to Steelers shows Lions ground game is running dry<\/a><\/p>\n

John Niyo \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

Wojo: After dramatic gut-punch, Lions season down to hopes and prayers<\/a><\/p>\n

Bob Wojnowski \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

Lions grades: Must-win game against Steelers was lost in the trenches<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Silva \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

Last-play TD nullified; loss to Steelers puts staggering Lions on thinnest ice for making playoffs<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolan Bianchi \u2013 The Detroit News<\/p>\n

\u2018I love that sound\u2019: Steelers\u2019 defense savors taking the air out of Ford Field, Lions<\/a><\/p>\n

Overheard inside the Lions\u2019 locker room: Crazy game and hate to see it<\/a><\/p>\n

Benjamin Raven, Kory Woods and Jacob Richman \u2013 MLive<\/p>\n

\u2018Losing sucks\u2019: Lions players confront reality after playoff chances drop<\/a><\/p>\n

Reality and frustration set in for Detroit Lions after wacky loss to Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n

What\u2019s being said nationally after Lions\u2019 playoff odds sink with loss to Steelers<\/a><\/p>\n

No comment from DK Metcalf, Steelers\u2019 coach after fan altercation at Ford Field<\/a><\/p>\n

Referee explains why the Lions were flagged twice for OPI in final minute<\/a><\/p>\n

Lions suffer crushing, confusing loss to Steelers as playoff odds take major hit<\/a><\/p>\n

Steelers\u2019 DK Metcalf punches Lions fan during Week 16 game at Ford Field<\/a><\/p>\n

Meet the mother-daughter Lions fans who are carrying on a family tradition<\/a><\/p>\n

Lions don’t blame officials, own loss after late OPI calls<\/a><\/p>\n

Eric Woodyard and Brooke Pryor \u2013 ESPN.com<\/p>\n

Lions-Steelers takeaways: Pittsburgh wins after wild OPI ending; Detroit now playoff longshot<\/a><\/p>\n

Mike DeFabo and Colton Pouncy \u2013 The Athletic<\/p>\n

Lions grapple with ‘bad call’ and bizarre ending to brutal loss<\/a><\/p>\n

Staff \u2013 97.1 The Ticket<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s How the NFL Should Have Handled the DK Metcalf\u2013Lions Fan Incident<\/a><\/p>\n

Conor Orr \u2013 Sports Illustrated<\/p>\n

Goff and Campbell refuse to blame officials after Lions\u2019 rally is negated by late flags<\/a><\/p>\n

Bob Tripi \u2013 Associated Press<\/p>\n

Steelers outlast Lions 29-24 in wild finish when penalty on St. Brown negates Goff\u2019s winning TD<\/a><\/p>\n

Larry Lage \u2013 Associated Press<\/p>\n

Locker Room Buzz: Lions point fingers at self over officiating, ground game woes, Mahogany on pushing through pain<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Lions improbable rally reversed after game-winning touchdown wiped out by penalty<\/a><\/p>\n

Justin Rogers \u2013 Detroit Football Network<\/p>\n

Detroit Lions\u2019 controversial ending with Steelers explained<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeremy Reisman \u2013 Pride of Detroit<\/p>\n

Lions, Steelers recap: Detroit\u2019s season on brink after failed comeback<\/a><\/p>\n

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