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2017 Week 8: Steelers vs. Lions

Pro Football Focus gives Steelers defensive interior some love after the win over the Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers interior defensive line got some love from PFF after their Week 8 win over the Lions.

Film Room: Highlighting JuJu Smith-Schuster’s other big play against the Lions

Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster’s most memorable play against the Lions was a 97-yard touchdown. But it wasn’t his best play of the night.

Steelers overcame plenty of adversity in 20-15 victory over Lions Sunday night

The Steelers overcame a ton of adversity to earn their 20-15 victory over the Lions Sunday night, the kind of adversity they weren't able to overcome earlier in the season.

Stock Report: See whose stock is rising, and falling, after the win over the Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers were victorious in Week 8, and it’s time to see just whose stock is rising and falling after the win over the Lions.

Steelers Highlight: Relive the Steelers’ goal-line stop vs. the Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ red-zone defense was stout vs. the Lions in Week 8, and this play epitomized the hard-nosed mentality of the Black-and-gold.

Podcast: No one will be saying, “JuJu who?” anymore

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie wide receiver certainly has earned attention for his play on the field. We discuss this on the latest ‘Fact-or-Fiction’ podcast.

Lions defenders accuse the Steelers offensive line of dirty play in Week 8

After the Steelers beat the Lions in Week 8, several of the Detroit defenders accused the Pittsburgh offensive line of dirty play.

3rd Down success was huge catalyst for the Steelers on both sides of the ball

When trying to pin-point what went right for the Steelers in Week 8, you can start with 3rd down success.

JuJu Smith-Schuster throws shade at NFL Scouts after his monster day vs. Detroit

The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie WR went bananas vs. the Lions, and threw a jab at some scouting reports after his big day.

Steelers defense bails out a still-misfiring offense in 20-15 win over the Lions

Perhaps in honor of Halloween, Pittsburgh’s offense shows up ugly in Detroit and stays in character throughout most of the game.

Winners and Losers after the Steelers big win in Detroit

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-2 and it’s time to see who played well and who left much to be desired.

Steelers Report Card: Grading the Steelers Week-8 struggle in Detroit

BTSC uncaps the red pens and grades the Steelers’ Week-8 road performance against the Detroit LIons in the Motor City

Pittsburgh Steelers take to social media to celebrate their Week 8 win over the Lions

Check out what the Steelers said on social media following their Week 8 win in Detroit.

Podcast: The Steelers might be the most frustrating team in the NFL

BTSC recaps the Steelers’ Week-8 rendezvous with Detroit, as the Black-and-gold earns a tough-but-important win heading into their bye-week.

Knee Jerk Reactions from Steelers Week 8 win over the Lions

With no time to rationally think, one BTSC writer offers up his immediate thoughts from the Steelers effort against Detroit.

Injury Report: Several injuries will have plenty of time to heal during the bye week

The bye week can’t come at a better time for the Steelers as they leave Week 8 very banged up.

Steelers outlast Lions 20-15 in crazy game

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-2 heading into the bye week after beating the Lions 20-15 in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football.

Steelers vs. Lions Week 8: 3rd quarter in-game update

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back, and we keep you up to date with those who aren’t able to watch the game live.

Steelers vs. Lions Week 8: Second-half live updates, injury news and open thread

The Steelers are back on the gridiron! The 2017 season is rolling onward with the Steelers and Lions locking horns in Week 8. Keep tabs on all things Black-and-gold with our updates and open thread.

Steelers vs. Lions Week 8: 2nd quarter in-game update

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back, and we keep you up to date with those who aren’t able to watch the game live.

Steelers vs. Lions Week 8: 1st quarter in-game update

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back, and we keep you up to date with those who aren’t able to watch the game live.

Steelers vs. Lions: First-half live updates, injury news and open thread

The Steelers are back on the gridiron! The 2017 season is rolling onward with the Steelers and Lions locking horns in Week 8. Keep tabs on all things Black-and-gold with our updates and open thread.

Steelers Inactives: Justin Hunter and Arthur Moats get helmets vs. Lions in Week 8

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their inactive list before the Sunday Night Football game vs. the Lions.

Predicting the winner of Steelers vs. Lions Week 8

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions are ready to go head-to-head, and it is time I put my prognosticator hat on and predict the winner.

Steelers vs. Lions: Five impact players to watch vs. Detroit

On Sunday, the Steelers roll into the same venue where they won Super Bowl XL and captured their fifth of six NFL titles in 2006. Watch these five guys for sudden impact.

Steelers vs. Lions: Three keys to a black-and-gold victory

Returning to the scene of one of their greatest victories, the Steelers hope to steer clear of the underdog curse.

Steelers vs. Lions: Game time, TV schedule, streaming, distribution map and more

The Steelers are preparing for their eigth regular-season game against the Lions. Get all the information you’ll need to enjoy the game.

Report: Golden Tate expected to play Sunday night vs. Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to worry about the Lions’ top receiving threat on Sunday night.

Know Your Steelers Enemy: Detroit Lions Week Eight

Get better acquainted with the Steelers’ Week 8 opponents, the Lions of the Motor City.

Behind Enemy Lines: Getting to know the Lions from the other side of the fence

Get to know a little about the Detroit Lions as I go behind enemy lines to ask some key questions from Pride of Detroit.

Steelers Injury Report: Rookie T.J. Watt tweaks ankle in Friday practice

The final injury report has been released, and there was one surprise which was left off of the list.

The Detroit Lions coming off a bye in the Matthew Stafford era are tough to beat

The Pittsburgh Steelers will square off against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, and the Lions coming off a bye won’t be an easy "W".

NFL Expert Picks: Who the experts like in Steelers vs. Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions are preparing to go head-to-head on Sunday Night Football. Time to see who the experts like in this inter-conference matchup.

Week 8 Preview: Analyzing the nuts and bolts of Steelers vs. Lions

Taking a closer look at Pittsburgh’s Week 8 opponent.