Statistical leaders and where to watch/listen to Steelers/Lions

by Joe Kuzma (joe_kuzma) on October 27, 2017

Fast Facts is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.

Odds

The opening line has the Steelers as an 2.5-point favorite. The over/under is 45.5 points.

Team Records

Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Detroit Lions (3-3)

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin

Overall regular-season record: 108-59 (.647)/11th season
Regular-season record with Pittsburgh: 108-59 (.647)/11th season
Playoff Record/Years: 8-6 (.571)/seven years

Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell

Overall regular-season record: 56-46 (.549)/seventh season
Regular-season record with Detroit: 30-24 (.556)/fourth season
Playoff Record/Years: 2-4 (.333)/four years

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Steelers-Lions History

Series History: Series began in 1934
Overall Regular Season: Steelers lead, 16-14-1
At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead, 11-2-1
At Detroit: Lions lead, 12-5
Neutral Sites: n/a
Streak: Steelers won previous four meetings
Last Regular-Season Meeting: Nov. 17, 2013, in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh 37, Detroit 27
Postseason Series: n/a
(preseason and postseason record not included in overall series record)

This week’s game will mark the 32nd regular-season meeting between Pittsburgh and Detroit…the Steelers own a two-game advantage in the regular-season series against the Lions (16-14-1)… Sunday’s game will be 18th time the two teams will meet in Detroit, where the Steelers won the previous road game, 28-20 (Oct. 11, 2009)… the two teams have met four times in the month of October during the regular season, with the Steelers holding a 3-1 advantage in the month of October vs. the Lions, including a 2-1 mark on the road in October…Pittsburgh has won each of the previous four in the regular-season series between the two teams.

Gameday Information

Date: Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017
Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
Site: Ford Field (68,500) • Detroit, Mich.
Playing Surface: FieldTurf
TV Coverage: NBC (locally WPXI-TV, channel 11)
Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play) | Cris Collinsworth (analyst) | Michele Tafoya (sideline)
Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970)
Announcers: Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play) | Tunch Ilkin (analyst) | Craig Wolfley (sideline)
National Radio: Westwood One
Announcers: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) | Mike Mayock (analyst)
SIRIUS: 88 (WW1), 81 (Pit), 83 (Det) | XM: 88 (WW1), 81 (Pit), 83 (Det)

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Game Capsule

LEADER: Steelers lead all-time series, 16-14-1
LAST GAME: 11/17/13: Lions 27 at Steelers 37
STREAKS: Steelers have won past 4
LAST GAME AT SITE: 10/11/09: Steelers 28, Lions 20
QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER passed for 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 117.4 rating last week. In past 2 meetings, has 644 pass yards (322 per game) with 7 TDs vs. 1 INT for 121.2 rating. Has 1,175 pass yards (293.8 per game) with 8 TDs vs. 1 INT for 104.5 rating in past 4 vs. NFC.
RB LE’VEON BELL had 192 scrimmage yards (134 rush, 58 rec.) in Week 7. Has 180+ scrimmage yards in 3 of past 4. Aims for 3rd in row with 190+ scrimmage yards. In 13 career games vs. NFC, has 1,665 scrimmage yards (128.1 per game) with 10 TDs (9 rush, 1 rec.). Ranks 2nd in NFL with 684 rush yards & 3rd with 898 scrimmage yards.
WR ANTONIO BROWN had TD catch last week. Aims for 3rd in row with rec. TD. Leads NFL with 52 catches & 765 rec. yards. In last meeting, had 7 catches for 147 yards & 2 TDs. Has 8+ catches & 100+ rec. yards in 4 of past 6 vs. NFC. Since 2013, has 533 catches, most in NFL & 105 more than closest player (DEMARYIUS THOMAS, 428).
DE CAMERON HEYWARD had sack in Week 7. Has 3 sacks in past 4 on road.
LB T.J. WATT has 4 sacks, tied for lead among NFL rookies. Is 1 of 3 players in NFL with 4+ sacks (4) & INT (1) in 2017.
CB JOE HADEN had INT last week. Is 1 of 2 NFL players (BRENT GRIMES) with 20+ INTs (20) & 100+ PD (105) since entering league in 2010.
DE BUD DUPREE had sack in Week 7.
LB RYAN SHAZIER ties for 5th in AFC with 57 tackles. In past 4 vs. NFC, has 31 tackles, 2 FFs & 2 FRs.
QB MATTHEW STAFFORD passed for 362 yards & 2 TDs in only career meeting. Has 1,132 pass yards (283 per game), 9 TDs & 2 INTs for 97.6 rating in past 4 at home.
RB AMEER ABDULLAH has 369 scrimmage yards (73.8 per game) & rush TD in past 5.
RB THEO RIDDICK has 300 scrimmage yards (75 per game) & 3 TDs (2 rec., 1 rush) in past 4 vs. AFC. Has 156 receptions since 2015, most among NFL RBs.
WR GOLDEN TATE had 7 catches for 96 yards & TD in Week 6. Aims for 7th in row at home with 5+ receptions. Since joining Det. in 2014, ranks 3rd in NFC with 316 catches.
WR MARVIN JONES, JR. has 4 rec. TDs in past 8 vs. AFC North. Had 6 receptions for 96 yards & TD in Week 6.
TE DARREN FELLS has 3 TD catches in past 2.
DT A’SHAWN ROBINSON had career-high 7 tackles & INT-TD in Week 6, hist 1st career INT & TD.
DE EZEKIEL ANSAH has 2 sacks & FF in past 5 vs. AFC. Has 4 sacks & FF in past 5.
DE ANTHONY ZETTEL has sack in 2 of past 3 at home.
Rookie LB JARRAD DAVIS led team with 8 tackles in Week 6. Aims for 3rd in row at home with 8+ tackles.
CB DARIUS SLAY has 3 INTs in past 4. Has 51 PD since 2014, 5th most in NFL.
Rookie CB-PR JAMAL AGNEW had 74-yard PR-TD in Week 6. Leads NFL with 2 PR-TDs & 261 PR yards.
S GLOVER QUIN has 2 INTs & FF in past 4 at home vs. AFC.
S MILES KILLEBREW had 1st career FF in Week 6.