The Detroit Lions are right back in the thick of things in the NFC playoff picture, and the Dallas Cowboys are hanging on by a thread. Jahmyr Gibbs scored three touchdowns, Jared Goff threw for 309 yards and a touchdown, and the Detroit defense forced three turnovers in a crucial 44-30 win.

The defensive showings from the Detroit Lions over the last month cannot continue if they want to win out and punch their playoff ticket.

Matthew Stafford and the Rams overcome a 10-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions in an important NFC showdown that keeps them the No. 1 seed.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell described the Pittsburgh Steelers as a physical opponent, calling it a battle that requires smart, efficient play.

Since Nov. 19, the Detroit Lions' defense has allowed the second-highest scoring average (32.3) and conceded the most yards (1,812) in the NFL

That begins with their final home game of the regular season on Sunday when the Lions host the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field, where Detroit is a solid 6.5-point favorite to get the win, according to FanDuel odds on Wednesday.

Several Detroit Lions players were doing the same celebration during their game against the Rams, but then, the referees apparently told them the next time it would be a penalty.

While not part of the 53-man roster yet, Manu likely sits behind Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell, and Dan Skipper on the depth chart. Rookie Miles Frazier is also capable of playing tackle in a pinch, and Detroit also has Devin Cochran on their practice squad.