How to watch Steelers vs. Lions in the NFL online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions for free on 5Action. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
With just a few weeks left of the NFL season, both the Steelers and Lions are aiming to keep themselves in playoffs contention. The Steelers are in the hunt for a playoffs spot, currently placed as the No. 4 seed, while the Lions could bump themselves into a better position with a win over Pittsburgh.
On paper the teams look evenly matched — both are currently at 8-6 — but the Lions have faced tougher competition. They're placed third in NFC North while the Steelers are at the top of AFC North with the same record.
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The Lions took a loss last week to the Rams so are looking to get back on track — and they've got a home record of 5-2, so should have a home field advantage. Pittsburgh won't roll over easily though, with eyes on a third straight win.
If you want to watch Steelers vs. Lions in the NFL for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.
When is Steelers vs. Lions?
Buffalo Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions takes place at 4.25 p.m. ET on Dec. 21. This fixture will be played at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
How to watch Steelers vs. Lions for free
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions in the NFL is available to live stream for free on 5Action.
5Action is geo-restricted to the UK, but you can access this free streaming platform from anywhere by using a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, allowing you to unblock 5Action from anywhere in the world.Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free coverage of the NFL
Register with 5Action
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What is the best VPN for the NFL?
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Matt Ford is a freelance contributor to Mashable.
