The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the AFC Wild Card round on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. It was the most recent Texans vs Steelers game. Below are the full match player stats: passing, rushing, receiving and defence, checked against the ESPN box score and the Steelers' official game page.
Texans vs Steelers at a glance: Texans 30, Steelers 6 · AFC Wild Card · January 12, 2026 · Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh · Attendance 67,297. Top performers: Christian Kirk (8 catches, 144 yards, 1 TD), Woody Marks (112 rushing yards, 1 TD), Sheldon Rankins (1.5 sacks and a fumble-return TD).
Houston scored 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, including two defensive touchdowns. It was the first road playoff win in Texans franchise history and the Steelers' seventh straight playoff loss under head coach Mike Tomlin. The teams meet again on December 6, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium. For other recent playoff box scores, see our Pistons vs Magic Game 7 player stats.
Texans vs Steelers Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring plays
- Q1, 6:02: Chris Boswell 32-yard field goal (PIT)
- Q2, 8:28: Christian Kirk 6-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud (HOU)
- Q2, 1:57: Boswell 35-yard field goal (PIT)
- Q4, 13:07: Ka'imi Fairbairn 51-yard field goal (HOU)
- Q4, 11:23: Sheldon Rankins 33-yard fumble return touchdown (HOU)
- Q4, 3:38: Woody Marks 13-yard touchdown run (HOU)
- Q4, 2:39: Calen Bullock 50-yard interception return touchdown, extra point failed (HOU)
Passing Stats
| Player | C/ATT | Yards | TD | INT | Sacked | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud (HOU) | 21/32 | 250 | 1 | 1 | 3 for 6 yds | 86.7 |
| Aaron Rodgers (PIT) | 17/33 | 146 | 0 | 1 | 4 for 36 yds | 50.8 |
| Mason Rudolph (PIT) | 1/1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 |
Stroud threw for 250 yards, according to Fox Sports' box score, but also had five fumbles, losing two. Those two lost fumbles plus his interception are the three Houston turnovers in the team stats.
Rushing Stats
| Player | Carries | Yards | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks (HOU) | 19 | 112 | 1 | 20 |
| Nick Chubb (HOU) | 10 | 48 | 0 | 9 |
| Jaylen Warren (PIT) | 12 | 43 | 0 | 12 |
| Kenny Gainwell (PIT) | 6 | 20 | 0 | 14 |
Receiving Stats
| Player | Receptions | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kirk (HOU) | 8 | 144 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins (HOU) | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| Nico Collins (HOU) | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf (PIT) | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell (PIT) | 4 | 26 | 0 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling (PIT) | 3 | 26 | 0 |
Defensive Stats
- Texans sacks (4): Sheldon Rankins 1.5, Danielle Hunter 1, and half a sack each for Will Anderson Jr., Denico Autry and Derek Barnett.
- Texans takeaways: Calen Bullock interception, returned 50 yards for a touchdown. Rankins recovered a fumble and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown.
- Texans tackle leaders: Jalen Pitre and Henry To'oTo'o, 7 each.
- Steelers sacks (3): Derrick Harmon, Keeanu Benton and Jack Sawyer, 1 each.
- Steelers takeaways: Brandin Echols intercepted Stroud. T.J. Watt, Mason McCormick and Yahya Black each recovered a fumble.
- Steelers tackle leader: Patrick Queen, 10.
Team Stats
| Stat | Texans | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 408 | 175 |
| Passing yards (net) | 244 | 112 |
| Rushing yards | 164 | 63 |
| Third-down conversions | 10 of 15 | 2 of 14 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 32:22 | 27:38 |
What the Stats Show
The game was close for three quarters: Houston led only 7-6 entering the fourth. The difference was Pittsburgh's offence, which managed 175 total yards and converted 2 of 14 third downs. Houston's defence then turned the game with two touchdowns in under nine minutes.
"We're here for it all," Rankins said after the game, according to the Associated Press. "We're here for the whole thing." Tomlin said, "It's the here and now, and certainly it's difficult. But that's what we sign up for." Rodgers, asked about his future, said: "I'm not going to make any emotional decisions. I'm disappointed."
The win improved Houston to 13-5 and extended its winning streak to 10 games, sending the Texans to New England for the Divisional Round on January 18. Pittsburgh, the AFC North champion, finished 10-8.
Recent Texans vs Steelers Games
- January 12, 2026 (AFC Wild Card): Texans 30, Steelers 6, at Acrisure Stadium
- December 6, 2026 (scheduled): Texans at Steelers, Sunday night, Acrisure Stadium
The teams did not meet in the 2025 regular season.
Texans vs Steelers FAQs
Who won the last Texans vs Steelers game?
The Texans won 30-6 in the AFC Wild Card round on January 12, 2026.
Who was the top player in Texans vs Steelers?
Christian Kirk led all receivers with 8 catches for 144 yards and a touchdown. Woody Marks ran for 112 yards and a touchdown, and Sheldon Rankins had 1.5 sacks and a fumble-return touchdown.
When do the Texans and Steelers play next?
Sunday night, December 6, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
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Stats were checked against the ESPN box score and AP recap, the Steelers' official game page and the Fox Sports box score on November 8, 2026. All times are Eastern.