The first two preseason games have not been pretty for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mike Tomlin's team combined for just 15 points against the Texans and Bills over the past two weeks. Their inability to put points on the board has coincided with struggles at quarterback and along the offensive line.
Now the Steelers are down to their final chance to make corrections in exhibition action before the start of the season. After two home games to open the preseason, Tomin's team will be on the road in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions.
Whether you believe preseason action is meaningful or not, this will be your last chance to watch many of Pittsburgh's young players in significant action this year. It's also an opportunity to see if the Steelers can finally turn things around on offense in this preseason finale.
How to watch Steelers vs. Lions on TV:
In-market fans can watch the Steelers vs. Lions preseason game on KDKA-TV (CBS Pittsburgh). In Detroit, this game will air on WJBK (FOX Detroit). The Steelers' preseason finale will also be broadcast on the following stations, per 506 Sports:
- WTAJ (CBS/10 - Altoona)
- WHP (CBS/21 - Harrisburg)
- WSWB (CW/38 - Scranton)
- WFXP (FOX/66 - Erie)
- WCMH (NBC/4 - Columbus OH)
- WKBN (CBS/27 - Youngstown OH)
- WTOV (FOX/9.2 - Wheeling WV)
- WOWK (CBS/13 - Charleston WV)
- WWCW (CW/21-27 - Roanoke VA)
Fans outside of surrounding Pittsburgh and Detroit areas can watch the game nationally on NFL Network. Those hoping to listen to the Steelers' broadcast should tune into CBS, Lions fans can catch their team's broadcast locally on FOX.
How to stream Steelers vs. Lions:
Football fans can stream the Steelers vs. Lions game on NFL Network with subscriptions to NFL+, Hulu +, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. We recommend a seven-day free trial through FuboTV.
In-market fans will need to find the game locally, as it may be blacked out on NFL Network in their area. Premium subscriptions to these streaming services include stations like CBS and FOX so local fans can stream the game.
Steelers vs. Lions game details:
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit
- Kickoff time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Last preseason matchup: 2022 ( 19-9 Steelers win)
The Pittsburgh Steelers last played the Detroit Lions during the Week 3 preseason finale in 2022, with Mike Tomlin's team emerging victorious. As uncommon opponents (one from the AFC and one from the NFC), the Steelers have had just four regular-season meetings with the Lions since Tomlin took over as head coach in 2007. Their latest regular-season meeting in 2021 ended in a 16-16 tie in overtime.
It will be interesting to see what adjustments the Pittsburgh Steelers make this week to help improve their offense. After putting just three points on the board against the Bills, Tomlin could force the starters to stay in the game for several series as a 'tune-up' game to prepare them for the regular season.
Steelers fans are hoping to see at least one touchdown scored in exhibition action this year.