Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie
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Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie

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PITTSBURGH — Detroit’s long losing streak is over. The Lions slogged their way to a 16-16 tie in dreary Pittsburgh on Sunday, surviving a nearly four-hour marathon against the Ben Roethlisberger-less Steelers that ended with Detroit mercifully avoiding the loss column for the first time in nearly a year. “There are plenty of balls I’d like to have back.” Najee Harris ran for 105 yards and at times appeared to be Pittsburgh’s only consistent offensive weapon. De’Andre Swift rushed for a career-high 130 yards as Detroit relied heavily on the run with quarterback Jared Goff rendered almost completely ineffective. INJURIES Lions: Lost RB Jemar Jefferson to an ankle injury suffered at the end of his 28-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.. S Tracy Walker was placed into the concussion protocol following a third-quarter collision with Rudolph.. OLB Trey Flowers left in the third quarter with a knee injury but returned..

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Today in Sports - Detroit Lions lose to Green Bay Packers, making them the first team to go 0-16
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Today in Sports - Detroit Lions lose to Green Bay Packers, making them the first team to go 0-16

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Dec. 28 1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 9-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. 1952 — Doak Walker’s 67-yard third-quarter touchdown run leads the Detroit Lions to a 17-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL championship. He gained 114 yards on 27 carries in Baltimore’s 13-10 …

Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens
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Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens

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