Steelers runs well both offensively and defensively and seems to have recovered from the 30-9 defeat to Jaguars in week 5. Lions come from bye week, but has noticeable absence, and Steelers resembles the strongest team.

It speaks for the game:
Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell, almost one man, can carry this Steeler team’s back, and has scored 28.8 ball touches per game.
Steelers’ defense has really impressed this season and plays something better than most had expected before the season.
Lions have allowed 24.8 points per game (28th), whereas Steelers has only allowed 16.6 (3rd).
Lions are likely to miss their best receiver, Golden Tate, which is a big loss for them in the game.
Ben Roethlisberger has won the defeat against Jaguars since 30-9 and has cut 9.7 yards per game in the last 2 matches against skilled pass defenses.
Lions’ allowed 52 points at Saints before going to the bye week.
Lions’ offense has surprisingly only 298 yards in total per game (28th), which is somewhat below what one would expect.
Steelers was badly off-road in the last season, but is actually 3-1 away from home this year.

Keep an eye on:
Lions come from bye week so they have an advantage there. Steelers have played 2 hard games against Chiefs and Bengals.
Detroit is listed for 23 sacks (4th) for the season, and Roethlisberger is not just the most mobile quarterback.
Lions’ run defense allows 3.7 yards per race (8th). Can they get the limited bell and force Roethlisberger to throw their looks good.
In 2 matches, Steelers has allowed over 200 rushing yards, which may seem worrying.