Comedy of errors as Steelers, Lions slog to 16-16 tie

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions slogged their way to a 16-16 tie in an ugly nearly four-hour marathon that produced more comedy than highlights.

Pittsburgh’s Mason Rudolph completed 30 of 50 passes for 242 yards with a touchdown and an interception while filling in for Ben Roethlisberger, who was placed on the COVID-19 list on Saturday night. Najee Harris ran for 105 yards but the Steelers (5-3-1) saw their four-game winning streak halted in the dank mist at rainy Heinz Field.

De’Andre Swift ran for a career-high 130 yards for the Lions (0-8-1), who relied heavily on the run to avoid a ninth straight loss.

Rain and snow started falling over Heinz Field during the second quarter of the game. Sunday’s NFL game was the third contest played on the stadium’s turf in the last seven days.

Steelers Injuries:

• G Trai Turner sustained an ankle injury and is questionable to return
• CB Joe Haden was downgraded to OUT of the game with a foot injury
• G Kevin Dotson suffered an ankle injury and was OUT of the game
• OLB T.J. Watt was listed as questionable after a hip injury in the third quarter.

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