Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could face disciplinary action after throwing a punch at a fan during Sunday’s 29-24 win against the Detroit Lions. Television footage showed Metcalf speaking with a spectator on the sidelines at Ford Field before he lashed out with a closed fist. Officials appeared to miss the incident but 28-year-old Metcalf could face retrospective punishment. DK Metcalf appears to have an altercation with a Detroit fan pic.twitter.com/a478Zjg3tR — NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 21, 2025The Lions saw their play-off hopes end in unfortunate circumstances as a Jared Goff touchdown on the final play was chalked off due to pass interference. A week after Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending torn ACL, his understudy Gardner Minshew sustained a knee injury early in the second quarter.

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