Daily News & Links: Steelers-Lions Picks; J.J. Watt Blasts Tua Tagovailoa

Daily News & Links: Steelers-Lions Picks; J.J. Watt Blasts Tua Tagovailoa
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🏈 NFL.com released its preview for the Steelers-Lions game on Sunday. Nine of the 10 analyst on the panel have the Lions beating the Steelers. Only Marcas Grant has Pittsburgh winning.

The Steelers are currently 6.5-point underdogs for their Week 16 road matchup against the Detroit Lions, according to odds posted by DraftKings Sportsbook. Pittsburgh has a +270 money line, and the over/under total for the game is 51.5 points.

🏈 J.J. Watt blasted Tua Tagovailoa for laughing on the field with Jalen Ramsey after Monday night’s loss.

"I know that this is a little old man get off my lawn situation..

Tua laughing on the field after a huge loss just isn't a good look" ~ @JJWatt #PMSLive https://t.co/4JIdKolfVA pic.twitter.com/GI7zZfaLvq

β€” Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 17, 2025

🏈 Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has benched Tua Tagovailoa and turned to Quinn Ewers as their new starting QB. Zach Wilson will be the No. 2, while Tagovailoa will be the emergency third QB.

🏈 Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell leads all Steelers pass-catchers in receptions this season (57).

Wild but true: "Backup" RB Kenneth Gainwell leads all Steelers pass-catchers in receptions this season (57).

RB1 SZN πŸ“ˆ pic.twitter.com/VGIsgOy1Vo

β€” SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) December 16, 2025

🏈 Asante Samuel Sr. was glad that his son proved the Miami Dolphins wrong on Monday night.

β€œIf They DON’T Want To Sign My Son Asante Samuel Jr, F*ck It Make The Pay” pic.twitter.com/arzhISnpDj

β€” Say What Needs To Be Said (@saywhatneedsto) December 16, 2025

STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM DEC. 18

🏈 Steelers Re-Stock OLB Depth after Herbig, Watt Injuries

🏈 Steelers Host Four Veteran Edge Rushers for Tryouts

🏈 Aaron Rodgers’ former Teammate Clears Waivers, Should Steelers Be Interested?

🏈 Kenneth Gainwell Flipping Script in Steelers Backfield

🏈 J.J. Watt Gives Update on T.J. Watt After Lung Injury: β€˜He’s Working Through It’

🏈 Big Ben Thinks Lions Game Will Prove Whether Steelers Are Legit Super Bowl Contenders

🏈 Steelers Quickly Re-Sign Versatile Offensive Weapon

🏈 Steelers Bring Back Hard-Nosed Running Back

🏈 TV Map: Most of Country Will Get Steelers-Lions

🏈 Dolphins Waive Vet Edge Rusher Who Could Help Steelers

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