Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-2
35
FINAL
14
Houston
Texans
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Houston Texans with a decisive 35-14 victory in Week 6 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as the Steelers aimed to maintain their momentum while the Texans sought to stay competitive in a tight division.
Steelers quarterback Justin Fields shone brightly, throwing for two touchdowns and helping his team establish an early lead. Meanwhile, Tank Bigsby was a force on the ground, racking up 97 rushing yards and consistently moving the chains. On the other side, C.J. Stroud managed to throw for 219 yards, but he struggled to find the end zone in a game dominated by the Steelers' offense.
Defensively, the Steelers made their presence felt, with Keeanu Benton leading the charge with two sacks that disrupted the Texans' rhythm. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. With this win, the Steelers not only showcased their offensive prowess but also demonstrated a formidable defensive performance that stifled Houston's attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 219 | 2 | 0 | 129.0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 11 | 5 | 45% | 75 | 2 | 0 | 107.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 15 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 87 | 8.7 | 23 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 26 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 27 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 12 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Morgan Barker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |

