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The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Ford Field with a 29-24 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 16, but the final score doesn’t even begin to tell the story. In a game that featured multiple negated touchdowns and a chaotic finish, Steelers fans are still catching their breath after witnessing one of the wildest endings in recent memory.
With no time left on the clock, Lions quarterback Jared Goff appeared to save Detroit’s season. After completing a pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown short of the goal line, the star receiver lateraled the ball back to Goff, who dove into the end zone for what looked like the game-winning score. Bedlam ensued, but yellow laundry on the field quickly silenced the Honolulu Blue faithful.
ONE OF THE CRAZIEST ENDINGS IN #NFL HISTORY.
THE ENTIRE TWO-MINUTE VIDEO OF THE EPIC #STEELERS – #LIONS GAME.
Multiple Detroit touchdowns were called off by the refs.
The fans had thought they won the game.
Players were absolutely stunned.
INSANITY. pic.twitter.com/wnvO2S4mSb
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) December 22, 2025
Officials flagged St. Brown for offensive pass interference, wiping out the miracle play and sealing the win for Pittsburgh. Social media immediately erupted.
“Definitely OPI. They called the same thing on the Steelers. And take a look at the disparity in number of penalties. Back to reality Detroit!” one fan posted, highlighting the polarized reaction to the officiating.
This tackle right here at the goal line on 4th and goal is actually a 10/10 play, It wouldn’t have mattered because of the OPI but if it was counted it would be the game winning tackle (probably with forward progress stopped) pic.twitter.com/ujACgsR47b
— è quello che è (@abidf1chat) December 22, 2025
Refs taking that TD away like pic.twitter.com/e4Dz5BXeYj
— dan bliss (@dan_bliss_poet) December 22, 2025
UNBELIEVABLE FINISH! pic.twitter.com/1dVimyUHNn
— Jonathan Washington (@itsjonathan00) December 22, 2025
The Steelers/Lions refs with the game on the line pic.twitter.com/Ufv97TotXR
— Bad Sports Refs (@BadSportsRefs) December 22, 2025
Another observer captured the madness perfectly: “Absolute chaos at the end of Lions-Steelers. Amon-Ra St. Brown stopped short of the goal line. Flips to Jared Goff at the last second. He dives in for a game-winning touchdown… but! Flags! Offensive pass interference! Steelers win.”
The controversy wasn’t limited to the final snap. Earlier in the fourth quarter, another potential Lions touchdown was called back, adding to the frustration. “Multiple Detroit touchdowns were called off by the refs. The fans had thought they won the game. Players were absolutely stunned. INSANITY,” one reaction read.
Everyone on a normal Sunday
Meanwhile Steelers vs Lions be like: pic.twitter.com/k1g8o6G1Fg
— BetOnline (@BetOnline_ag) December 22, 2025
#Lions HC Dan Campbell reportedly threw a chair into the wall of their locker room after the loss to the #Steelers pic.twitter.com/3ShbOR2xQg
— Richard Johnson (@RichJohnsonNFL) December 22, 2025
The refs have completely...
