Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC Wild Card Playoffs

NFL

Texans

12-5

30-6

Final

Steelers

10-7

Acrisure Stadium

TV: TSN / CTV / DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Interception Touchdown
Touchdown
Punt
Fumble Touchdown
Field Goal

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HOU	0	7	0	23	30
PIT	3	3	0	0	6

Who won: Texans 30-6

The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in AFC Wild Card Playoffs on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Acrisure Stadium. The Texans outscored the Steelers 23-0 in the 4th quarter. C.J. Stroud led the Texans in passing yards (21/32, 250 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT). Aaron Rodgers led the Steelers in passing yards (17/33, 146 YDS, 1 INT).

Win probability

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Play by play

Q4 0:21
(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Warren right guard to HST 44 for -1 yards (J.Hill).
1st & 10 at HOU 43
Q4 0:50
(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Warren left guard to HST 43 for 12 yards (D.Clark).
1st & 10 at PIT 45
Q4 1:17
(No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Rudolph pass short left to C.Austin to PIT 45 for 2 yards (T.Smith).
4th & 2 at PIT 43
Q4 1:40
(No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Warren up the middle to PIT 43 for 2 yards (N.Jones).
3rd & 4 at PIT 41
Q4 2:00
(Shotgun) J.Warren up the middle to PIT 41 for 6 yards (D.Clark; J.Hill).
2nd & 10 at PIT 35
Q4 2:00
Two-Minute Warning
2nd & 10 at PIT 35
Q4 2:39
(Shotgun) J.Warren left tackle to PIT 35 for no gain (J.Pitre).
1st & 10 at PIT 35
Q4 2:39
K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 35.
Q4 2:39
Timeout #1 by HST at 02:39.
Q4 2:39
FLAG
PENALTY on HST, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 15 - No Play.
& Goal at PIT 15
TOUCHDOWNQ4 2:39
Touchdown! 50 yd pass
Aaron Rodgers
(Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass deep right intended for P.Freiermuth INTERCEPTED by C.Bullock at 50. C.Bullock for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Fairbairn extra point is No Good, Short, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-T.Townsend.
HOU 30 - 6 PIT
Q4 3:27
(Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass short middle to K.Gainwell to PIT 34 for 5 yards (H.To'oTo'o).
3rd & 10 at PIT 29
Q4 3:30
(No Huddle, Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short left to K.Gainwell.
2nd & 10 at PIT 29
Q4 3:33
(Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short left to D.Metcalf (D.Autry).
1st & 10 at PIT 29
Q4 3:38
K.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to PIT 0. K.Gainwell MUFFS catch, and recovers at PIT 1. K.Gainwell to PIT 29 for 28 yards (M.Bryant).
TOUCHDOWNQ4 3:38
Touchdown! 13 yd run
Woody Marks
B.Fisher reported in as eligible. W.Marks right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-T.Townsend.
HOU 24 - 6 PIT
Q4 3:43
FLAG
PENALTY on HST-A.Ersery, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 8 - No Play.
1st & Goal at PIT 8
Q4 3:49
FLAG
N.Chubb left tackle to PIT 16 for 6 yards (Y.Black; P.Queen).PENALTY on PIT-N.Herbig, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced at PIT 16.
2nd & 11 at PIT 22
Q4 4:28
N.Chubb left guard to PIT 22 for -1 yards (C.Clark).
1st & 10 at PIT 21
Q4 4:33
(Shotgun) N.Chubb up the middle to PIT 21 for 9 yards (C.Clark).Penalty on PIT-B.Echols, Defensive Offside, declined.
3rd & 3 at PIT 30
Q4 5:17
N.Chubb up the middle to PIT 30 for 5 yards (K.Benton; M.Harrison).
2nd & 8 at PIT 35
Q4 6:00
B.Fisher reported in as eligible. W.Marks right guard to PIT 35 for 2 yards (D.Harmon; E.Otomewo).
1st & 10 at PIT 37
Q4 6:47
(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to C.Kirk to PIT 37 for 33 yards (C.Clark).
3rd & 4 at HOU 30
Q4 7:27
B.Fisher reported in as eligible. N.Chubb right tackle to HST 30 for 4 yards (Ca.Heyward; P.Queen).
2nd & 8 at HOU 26
Q4 8:11
N.Chubb left guard to HST 26 for 2 yards (Y.Black; C.Clark).
1st & 10 at HOU 24