Houston
Texans
11-6
28
FINAL
39
Pittsburgh
Steelers
12-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 5d ago
In a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 39-28, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. This victory not only highlighted Pittsburgh's determination but also underscored the high stakes as both teams fought for postseason glory. Daniel Jones led the charge for the Steelers, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and contributing significantly to the offensive effort. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes showcased his prowess for the Texans, tossing four touchdown passes in a valiant effort. Tyreek Hill emerged as a key target for Pittsburgh, racking up 146 receiving yards and proving instrumental in keeping the chains moving. Defensively, the Steelers made crucial stops when it mattered most, with Fred Warner's interception providing a pivotal moment that shifted momentum in their favor. While the Texans struggled to contain Pittsburgh's passing attack, Foyesade Oluokun's eight tackles highlighted Houston's defensive efforts. Ultimately, despite a solid performance from Mahomes, Pittsburgh's ability to capitalize on key defensive plays and maintain pressure proved decisive in this hard-fought playoff battle.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Daniel JonesQB402768%35830120.6
Patrick MahomesQB402768%26341108.6
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jahmyr GibbsHB13534.1290240
Zach CharbonnetHB19371.94081
Patrick MahomesQB4143.5—060
Daniel JonesQB5122.42170
Dylan SampsonHB5112.2—081
CeeDee LambWR166.0—060
Brashard SmithHB155.0—050
Tyreek HillWR133.0—030
Jalen CokerWR000.0—000
Nate BoerkircherTE000.0—000
Zay FlowersWR000.0—000
Jayden ReedWR000.0—001
Noah GrayTE000.0—000
Samaje PerineHB1-3-3.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Tyreek HillWR814618.3762660
Zay FlowersWR1114012.7362341
CeeDee LambWR69816.3170241
Nate BoerkircherTE46917.3170310
Noah GrayTE5387.6180110
Colston LovelandTE4358.881120
Jayden ReedWR33511.760180
Hunter HenryTE4215.315090
Jalen CokerWR3144.791100
Xavier LegetteWR2115.54180
Zach CharbonnetHB2105.014071
Jahmyr GibbsHB133.02030
Dylan SampsonHB111.03010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Dominic ZvadaK33453
Bradley PinionP0000
Rigoberto SanchezP0000
Jake ElliottK0140