NFL news: Texans destroy Steelers in playoff win

Cracking.

That was the sound of the Houston Texans gamers colliding with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers early within the fourth quarter of their Wild Card Spherical sport, inflicting him to lose the ball. Texans defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins picked up the ball and ran it into the top zone for what felt just like the knockout, though there was nonetheless loads of time to play.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) loses possession of the ball whereas being tackled by Houston Texans defensive finish Danielle Hunter (55) in the course of the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff soccer sport, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Picture/Justin Berl)

It was a type of video games for each groups – a defensive battle – as Houston posted a 30-6 victory. It was the franchise’s first street playoff victory.

There have been huge hits and little room for error. Houston had a 7-6 lead at halftime due to a landing go from CJ Stroud to Christian Kirk.

Even when the Texans turned the ball over 3 times between the primary half and third quarter, the Steelers may solely muster three factors. Houston’s defensive prowess was on show with each snap as Rodgers had little to no time to decide.

When he had time to throw, broad receivers like DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith and Calvin Austin III dropped the ball or have been only a hair’s breadth away. Rodgers additionally had a couple of of his passes deflected.

Houston Texans broad receiver Christian Kirk (13) runs into the top zone for a landing whereas being defended by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols (26) in the course of the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff soccer sport, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Picture/Justin Berl)

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Steelers followers let the workforce hear it with loads of boos. Pittsburgh prolonged its playoff dropping streak to seven video games.

Texans working again Woody Marks ran for 100 yards for the primary time in his profession and scored a landing to really seal the victory. Texans defensive again Calen Bullock returned an interception for a landing late within the sport.

Stroud completed 21 of 32 with 250 passing yards and the landing go. The Texans protection sacked Rodgers 4 instances. Rankins accounted for 1.5 sacks.

The Steelers had nearly no offense all sport. The workforce was held to 175 yards and outscored 23-0 within the fourth quarter.

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud throws in the course of the first half of the NFL wild-card playoff soccer sport towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Picture/Gene J. Puskar)

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Houston will tackle the New England Patriots within the AFC Divisional Spherical.

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