HOUSTON (ESPN) — Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Houston Texans sent a loud message to the rest of the NFL on Monday night, dismantling the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 to advance to the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
Houston’s offense was firing on all cylinders, led by C.J. Stroud, who threw for three touchdowns and zero interceptions against one of the league’s top-rated defenses. Meanwhile, the Texans’ defense stifled the Steelers’ attack, holding them to just two field goals and forcing three turnovers.
“We knew we had to protect our house,” Stroud said in the post-game interview. “We executed the game plan perfectly. But the job isn’t done yet.”
The victory sets up a highly anticipated matchup next weekend as the Texans look to continue their Super Bowl push. For Pittsburgh, the loss marks a disappointing end to a season that showed promise but unraveled under the bright lights of the postseason.
