The fan, identified as Ryan Kennedy, said he called out to Metcalf using his full name.
“I called him that, and then he grabbed me and ripped my shirt,” Kennedy told the Detroit Free Press., external
“I’m a little shocked. Everyone’s talking to me. I’m a little rattled, but I just want the Lions to win, baby.”
As the officials did not see the incident, Metcalf remained in the game and finished with four catches for 42 yards as the Steelers claimed a third successive win.
However, he could still be disciplined, with the league reviewing the altercation.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said: “I heard about it, but I hadn’t seen it and I hadn’t had an opportunity to talk to DK.”