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Steelers announce themselves as playoff threat with road upset over Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers were big underdogs heading into their Week 16 battle with the Detroit Lions, but they clearly didn't get the memo.

The Steelers came away with a hard-fought 29-24 win over the Lions, improving their record to 9-6 on the season. It doesn't massively change their playoff outlook, as even a Ravens loss to the Patriots doesn't clinch the AFC North. But it is huge for their confidence.

The Steelers have struggled this season against their better opponents, with a 3-5 record against teams with a .500 or better record as of Week 16.