Steelers vs Lions

Historical record, recent meetings, scoring profile and performance versus model expectation.

Record since the 1970 season

11-2-1

Steelers lead the series by 9 wins.

@ Steelers

7-0-1

@ Lions

4-2

Playoffs

0-0

VS EXPECTED

Steelers +1.8

Avg Points

24.6-18.9

Most Recent Winner

Steelers 29-24

Head-To-Head Margin (Max Last 150 Matches)

Date	Matchup	Result	Winner	Model Projection	Stage
Dec 21, 2025	Steelers @ Lions	29–24	Pittsburgh Steelers +5	Detroit Lions +7.2	Regular
Nov 14, 2021	Lions @ Steelers	16–16	Tie	Pittsburgh Steelers +13.6	Regular
Oct 29, 2017	Steelers @ Lions	20–15	Pittsburgh Steelers +5	Pittsburgh Steelers +1.5	Regular
Nov 17, 2013	Lions @ Steelers	27–37	Pittsburgh Steelers +10	Pittsburgh Steelers +2.7	Regular
Oct 11, 2009	Steelers @ Lions	28–20	Pittsburgh Steelers +8	Pittsburgh Steelers +8.2	Regular
Jan 1, 2006	Lions @ Steelers	21–35	Pittsburgh Steelers +14	Pittsburgh Steelers +15.8	Regular
Dec 23, 2001	Lions @ Steelers	14–47	Pittsburgh Steelers +33	Pittsburgh Steelers +14.9	Regular
Nov 26, 1998	Steelers @ Lions	16–19	Detroit Lions +3	Pittsburgh Steelers +2.1	Regular
Sep 3, 1995	Lions @ Steelers	20–23	Pittsburgh Steelers +3	Pittsburgh Steelers +5.2	Regular
Nov 15, 1992	Lions @ Steelers	14–17	Pittsburgh Steelers +3	Pittsburgh Steelers +5.0	Regular
Oct 1, 1989	Steelers @ Lions	23–3	Pittsburgh Steelers +20	Pittsburgh Steelers +0.6	Regular
Dec 7, 1986	Lions @ Steelers	17–27	Pittsburgh Steelers +10	Pittsburgh Steelers +3.7	Regular
Nov 24, 1983	Steelers @ Lions	3–45	Detroit Lions +42	Pittsburgh Steelers +2.3	Regular
Sep 16, 1973	Lions @ Steelers	10–24	Pittsburgh Steelers +14	Pittsburgh Steelers +4.6	Regular