Texans at Steelers
Houston Texans 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Texans 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBen Roethlisberger 311 yds passingChristopher Taylor 23 yds rushingAndre Johnson 140 yds receivingMorlon Greenwood 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 347 · 305Passing yards 311 · 284Rushing yards 36 · 21Completions 17/23 · 20/26Yards per carry 2.4 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game looking to secure essential wins as the season neared its conclusion, but it was the Texans who came out on top in a hard-fought battle.
Ben Roethlisberger delivered a standout performance for the Steelers, throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran poise. However, it was Andre Johnson of the Texans who stole the spotlight with a remarkable 140 receiving yards, providing crucial plays when his team needed them most. Despite a modest ground game, Christopher Taylor's contributions helped keep the chains moving at key moments.
Defensively, the Texans made significant impacts, particularly through Morlon Greenwood, who recorded four total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Steelers’ offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Greenwood's second sack led to a critical turnover on downs, allowing Houston to maintain momentum and secure the victory in the final minutes.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| David CarrQB | 17/23 | 74% | 311 | 3 | 1 | 137.2 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Ben RoethlisbergerQB | 20/26 | 77% | 311 | 3 | 1 | 138.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Christopher TaylorHB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jerome MathisWR | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| David CarrQB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andre JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Willie ParkerHB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ben RoethlisbergerQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| John KuhnFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hines WardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heath MillerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Andre JohnsonWR | 6 | 140 | 23.3 | 57 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Owen DanielsTE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christopher TaylorHB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 23 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jerome MathisWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Hines WardWR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 21 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Willie ParkerHB | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 95 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Santonio HolmesWR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Heath MillerTE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Nate WashingtonWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| John KuhnFB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Eric MouldsWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Morlon GreenwoodWILL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demarcus FagginsFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dunta RobinsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mario WilliamsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMeco RyansMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von HutchinsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip BuchanonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter McCleonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Igor OlshanskyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Trevor TownsendCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy PolamaluSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan ClarkFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ike TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre LottFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Jeff ReedK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris GardockiP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Kristopher BrownK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |