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The Upset Report
NFL · 2025 · Week 16 · Sunday, December 21, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers upset Detroit Lions, 29–24

The Steelers closed as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright. The betting market gave them a 22% chance.

Final29–24
Upset size7.5
Chance to win22%
Rank in 20258th of 52

It was the biggest of 4 NFL upsets in 2025 Week 16, and the 8th-biggest of the 2025 season. Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off 3 other upsets in 2025.

Other NFL upsets in 2025 Week 16

  1. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  2. 3.5-point underdog39% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5
  3. 3.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

Pittsburgh Steelers’ other 2025 upsets

  1. Week 145.5-point underdog30% to winRecap
    Upset size5.5
  2. Week 184.5-point underdog34% to winRecap
    Upset size4.5
  3. Week 93.5-point underdog38% to winRecap
    Upset size3.5

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