Steelers Lose Preseason Finale to Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers concluded their preseason with a 24-17 loss to the Detroit Lions, finishing winless through three games. Despite the setback, the first-team offense showed improvement, scoring their first touchdown of the preseason with a notable 31-yard rushing TD from Cordarrelle Patterson. Quarterback Russell Wilson solidified his starting role by leading a scoring drive, while backup Justin Fields also demonstrated effective play. On defense, Nick Herbig continued to impress, recording a sack and a forced fumble, contributing to the team's five total sacks against the Lions. As the Steelers prepare to trim their roster to 53 players by Tuesday, they aim to build momentum for the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons. The preseason performances have raised both concerns and cautious optimism as the team looks to improve from last year's playoff finish without a win.