Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 17 · Heinz Field
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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 35–21 at home at Heinz Field in Week 17 of the 2005 regular season on January 1, 2006.
The result moved the Steelers to 11–5 and dropped the Lions to 5–11. It was the Steelers’ fourth straight win. The Lions finished 2005 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Steelers finished 2005 at 11–5 and won Super Bowl XL.
In their previous meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 47–14 on December 23, 2001. When they met again, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 28–20 on October 11, 2009.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Steelers lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2001 Full series history
Jaylen Warren carries Pittsburgh's backfield for a third straight game, while Indianapolis gets its veteran receiver back but loses Darius Slayton.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
