Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers
The Power Index projects the Detroit Lions to win by about 8 points.
Projection
Detroit Lions
No. 9 · 5-2
78%
Pittsburgh Steelers
No. 10 · 6-2
22%
VS
Tale of the tape
Detroit Lions
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 47.6
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +700
- Rank
- No. 9
Key driver: High-stakes execution in the NFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Record
- 6-2
- Index score
- 36.2
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +1400
- Rank
- No. 10
Key driver: Top AFC North physical defense
Frequently asked questions
Who would win Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Detroit Lions to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers by about 8 points, with a 78% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Lions or the Steelers?
The Detroit Lions are No. 9 (5-2) and the Pittsburgh Steelers are No. 10 (6-2) in the Week 9 NFL Power Index.
What are the Super Bowl LXI odds for the Lions and Steelers?
The Detroit Lions are +700 and the Pittsburgh Steelers are +1400 to win Super Bowl LXI.