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Maurkice Pouncey on Lions D-Line: 'They Literally Tried to Attack Me'

Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey didn't mince words when discussing his anger toward the Detroit Lions' defensive line following Sunday's 20-15 win for Pittsburgh.

Pouncey took issue with how some Lions linemen fired off the ball as the Steelers were in victory formation to take a knee and run out the clock in the fourth quarter. ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler shared his comments:

"You have to show sportsmanship. You just lost the game. We're taking a knee. What are you trying to prove right now? If anybody's playing [dirty], that's dirty s--t right there.