Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 2-0 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1983. The teams have met twice on Thanksgiving in that span, with Detroit winning 2 and Pittsburgh winning 0.
Lions vs. Steelers Thanksgiving record: 2-0
2-0 from the Lions’ side, 0-2 from the Steelers' side. Most recent: Nov 26, 1998, Lions 19, Steelers 16. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 1998 | Steelers at Lions | Lions 19, Steelers 16 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Nov 24, 1983 | Steelers at Lions | Lions 45, Steelers 3 | — | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Lions and Steelers last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 1998: Lions 19, Steelers 16.
- What is the Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Steelers?
- 2-0 in 2 games since 1983, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Steelers on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 26, 1998: Lions 19, Steelers 16.
- When did the Steelers last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Never in these games: the Steelers are 0-2 here.
- What is the Lions' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Steelers?
- 2 games, from the 1983 season through the 1998 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025