Overview
- With 11 seconds left in the first half, Gainwell hauled in a 45-yard touchdown while drawing defensive pass interference on Alex Anzalone to tie the game 10-10.
- Pittsburgh closed out a 29-24 road victory over the Lions to move to 9-6 and strengthen its AFC North position.
- Gainwell led the Steelers in receiving with five catches for 78 yards and added 50 rushing yards on nine carries.
- Rodgers called the go-route on the scoring play and later lauded Gainwell as “unbelievable in the passing game,” saying he wished he had played with him for a decade.
- The performance marked Gainwell’s fifth 100-plus scrimmage-yard game this season, fueling chatter that he merits team MVP consideration.