Steelers Lean On D, Smith-Schuster in 20-15 Win Over Lions
By LARRY LAGE/AP Sports Writer
DETROIT (AP) - JuJu Smith-Schuster scored on a 97-yard touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger late in the third quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers forced the Detroit Lions to turn the ball over on downs twice in a 20-15 win Sunday night.
The AFC North-leading Steelers (6-2) go into their bye week with a three-game winning streak.
Detroit (3-4) was coming off its bye and lost a third straight and fourth in five games.
Pittsburgh's defense put up a curtain in front of it end zone, forcing the Lions to settle for field goals. When they went for touchdowns, the Steelers stopped them.
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