Texans at Steelers
Houston Texans 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 3 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Texans 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 3 0 TD · 1 FG · 0 XPC.J. Stroud 321 yds passingDavid Montgomery 79 yds rushingNico Collins 164 yds receivingSheldon Rankins 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 425 · 259Passing yards 321 · 166Rushing yards 104 · 93Completions 12/31 · 18/47Yards per carry 4.5 · 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a decisive Week 13 matchup, the Houston Texans trounced the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 24-3, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. The Texans showcased their dominance, proving they are a force to be reckoned with as the regular season winds down.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for an impressive 321 yards and three touchdown passes, highlighting his ability to exploit the Steelers' secondary. Nico Collins was a standout target, racking up 164 receiving yards, while David Montgomery contributed a solid ground game with 79 rushing yards, ensuring the Texans maintained a balanced offensive attack throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Sheldon Rankins recording three sacks that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm and pushed them back on crucial downs. Azeez Al-Shaair's eight total tackles underscored Houston's ability to stifle any potential threats, effectively controlling the game. The turning point came early in the second half when the Texans' defense forced a turnover, allowing Stroud to capitalize and extend the lead, sealing the fate of the struggling Steelers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 12/31 | 39% | 321 | 3 | 2 | 82.8 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Aaron RodgersQB | 18/47 | 38% | 166 | 0 | 1 | 39.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 13 | 79 | 6.1 | 60 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| British BrooksFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 19 | 69 | 3.6 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Riley NowakowskiFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron RodgersQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 164 | 41.0 | 107 | 2 | 74 | 1 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 3 | 110 | 36.7 | 92 | 1 | 91 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali GayeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 3 | 39 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/1 | 0 | 36 |