DETROIT - Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said earlier this week, he wanted to use the team's preseason finale against the Lions here at Ford Field as a dress rehearsal for his first-team units and an opportunity for other players to put their best foot forward in an opportunity to carve out a role or win a roster spot.
Consider it a success.
The first-team offense needed just five plays to go 60 yards for a touchdown, while the first-team defense produced sacks on three-straight plays, the last of which was a strip-sack, before Tomlin pulled both groups in a 24-17 loss Saturday against the Lions.
"We didn't get the job done, but we did get a lot of things accomplished that that we wanted to get accomplished," said Tomlin. "We wanted to get our starters in state and rhythm that was kind of reflective of some of the things that we've seen in practice. And so we were able to do that. And soon as we got comfortable with some of those things, we moved on to provide ample opportunity for those and trying to find one of the final seats on the bus. But obviously we didn't make enough plays to secure victory."
And now, it's on to the regular season and a Sept. 8 date with the Falcons in Atlanta.
With cutdown day looming – NFL teams have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to have their rosters trimmed to 53 players – the game was one last opportunity for players on the bubble to make a case for themselves.
The Steelers finished the preseason 0-3 and Tomlin couldn't have been happy with what he saw from some of the down-the-roster players, who were outscored 24-3 over the final three quarters of the game.
Tomlin held nothing back with the first-team offense, giving veteran Russell Wilson the start. Wilson completed both of his passes for 26 yards – both to George Pickens – before exiting the game with a 7-0 lead. Veteran Cordarrelle Patterson finished things off with a 31-yard touchdown run through the left side untouched.
"We just needed results that are indicative of how we worked," Tomlin said of the short series for his starting offense. "And so they were able to put together a scoring drive and really just provide an opportunity to get get Justin (Fields) in there sooner."
After that, it was the defense's opportunity to shine. Nick Herbig, starting along with defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal at outside linebacker in place of T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, sandwiched a pair of sacks around one by Larry Ogunjobi. Watt and Highsmith were joined in the group that did not play defensively by tackle Cam Heyward.
On Herbig's second sack, he forced Detroit's Hendon Hooker to fumble. Defensive lineman Dean Lowry fell on the loose ball at the Detroit 35, and the Steelers took over from there.
"That was a little something I learned from T.J.," said Herbig of his duck under move he used to beat right tackle Colby Sorsdal for the sack.
Fields connected with tight end MyCole Pruitt on a 22-yard gain to the Detroit 2 to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by La'Mical Perrine and a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter.
Fields completed 3 of 4 passes for 40 yards and also ran twice for 4 yards. He was sacked twice, including once in the shotgun when rookie center Zach Frazier appeared to snap the ball before the quarterback was ready.
Tomlin, however, was pleased with what he saw from his top two quarterbacks.
"They both moved the ball," Tomlin said. "They won possession downs, and we put them all in the end zone, things that we hadn't done to this point sufficiently enough in the preseason."
The Lions tied the game in the second quarter, with backup Hendon Hooker, who started the game, leading a 72-yard scoring drive he capped off with a 2-yard TD pass to running back Jake Funk. The Lions then got a strip-sack against Allen at the Pittsburgh 33, turning that into a short TD run by Jermar Jefferson just before the first half ended.
The Lions took the opening kickoff of the second half into the red zone, but rookie placekicker Jake Bates missed a 30-yard field goal attempt.
The Steelers faced third-and-8 after the change of possession, but Allen hooked up with Dez Fitzpatrick on a 59-yard catch-and-run down the sideline to set up a 26-yard field goal by Matthew Wright that gave the Steelers a 17-14 lead with 3:20 remaining in the third quarter.
Veteran cornerback Cam Sutton, signed after his release this offseason by the Lions, intercepted Hooker off a deflected pass on Detroit's next possession, giving the Steelers the ball back quickly at the Lions' 45. But on third down, Allen and Jaray Jenkins just missed on a 30-yard completion down the sideline and the Steelers punted the ball back to Detroit.
Game action photos from the Steelers' Week 3 preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2), Pittsburgh Steelers running back/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson (84), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65), and Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) and Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston (5) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Elliott (34) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offense during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end MyCole Pruitt (81) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95), and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51), and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Elliott (34) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Cory Trice Jr. (27) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back La'Mical Perine (38) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back La'Mical Perine (38) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Elliott (34) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back La'Mical Perine (38) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) and Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Julius Welschof (48) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (57) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (57) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Julius Welschof (48) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mark Robinson (93) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jacoby Windmon (45) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (18) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defense during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kyron Johnson (53) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Marcus Haynes (38) and Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Kiondre Thomas (35) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back La'Mical Perine (38) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Matthew Wright (8) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick (82) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Elliott (34) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (30) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kyle Allen (4) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (21) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Zyon Gilbert (31) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (11) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Jacob Slade (79) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Julius Welschof (48) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (21) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Zyon Gilbert (31) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Julius Welschof (48) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defense during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LuQuay Washington (40) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Jacob Slade (79) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offense during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defense during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Jacob Slade (79) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jacoby Windmon (45) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Jacob Slade (79) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jacoby Windmon (45) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman TyKeem Doss (72) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LuQuay Washington (40) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston (5) during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offense during a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin following a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Prayer circle following a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin following a preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions, on Saturday August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Hooker directed another touchdown drive, this time taking the Lions 88 yards for a score on a 7-yard run by Jefferson that gave Detroit a 21-17 lead with 12:39 left in the game.
Hooker hurt the Steelers with his scrambling, rushing for 93 yards on 10 attempts, most of which came in the second half. He completed 12 of 20 passes for 114 yards.
Bates converted a 46-yard field goal with 5:22 remaining to give Detroit a 24-17 advantage.
Rookie defensive back Ryan Watts, a sixth-round draft pick, was injured with 1:26 remaining and the Lions running out the clock. After several minutes of being checked by team doctors, Watts eventually walked off the field under his own power. Tomlin said following the game Watts had suffered a stinger.
