Depot After Dark: Detroit Billboard, Steelers-Lions Ratings, End-of-Game Mic’d Reactions
Here’s your daily dose of Steelers news from the Depot—quick updates and notable tidbits that don’t need a full article.

DETROIT BILLBOARD

The conclusion of the Steelers-Lions matchup was chaotic. On 4th down, the Lions appeared to be stopped, but Amon-Ra St. Brown tossed the ball to Jared Goff, who crossed the goal line. However, a penalty on the play nullified the touchdown, sealing the game for Pittsburgh. Some Detroit fans remain upset about the call.

Eric Woodyard, a Lions reporter, shared a photo of a billboard in Detroit reading “robbed,” featuring the team’s colors. Clearly, whoever put it up felt the Lions deserved the win, but the officials’ ruling on offensive pass interference stood, cancelling the score.

STEELERS-LIONS RATINGS

Week 16 delivered an exciting showdown between the Steelers and Lions. The first half was slow, but the second half turned into a high-scoring affair. Pittsburgh ultimately prevailed, and the game was a ratings hit for CBS, which aired the matchup.

According to CBS Sports PR, the broadcast drew 28.547 million viewers, marking the network’s strongest Week 16 national game rating since 1998. How satisfied fans were with the ending, however, might be another story.

END-OF-GAME MIC’D UP

The final moments left both players and fans bewildered. Officials took time to review the play and finalize the call, creating uncertainty on the field.

Some players were wearing microphones, and the NFL highlighted their reactions on Twitter. Aaron Rodgers, in particular, stayed confident about Pittsburgh’s victory, even lip-reading the referee to confirm the offensive pass interference call. The Steelers managed to escape with a narrow win.