Houston
Texans
6-4
24
FINAL
49
Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Houston Texans 49-24, securing their place in the Super Bowl. With both teams vying for a shot at the title, the stakes were high, and the Steelers delivered a performance that left no doubt about their championship aspirations.
Pittsburgh's Kavian Bryant was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 582 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his dominance in the passing game. Nyziah Hunter was his favorite target, racking up 230 receiving yards and proving to be a matchup nightmare for the Texans' defense. Meanwhile, Jaheim White struggled to find space on the ground for Houston, managing only 23 rushing yards in a game dominated by the Steelers' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with Kaden Hill leading the charge with six total tackles, while Derrick Harmon applied pressure with two sacks, disrupting the Texans' offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the third quarter when a crucial interception by Calen Bullock shifted momentum back to Pittsburgh, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Steelers' defense played a vital role in stifling Houston's attempts to mount a comeback, cementing their dominance in this critical matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavian Bryant | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 582 | 7 | 1 | 134.2 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 40 | 23 | 57% | 415 | 2 | 3 | 78.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaheim White | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 6 | 230 | 38.3 | 45 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 44 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 60 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| London Humphreys | WR | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 21 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 44 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 30 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 10 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaheim White | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Hill | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Atkinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| King Mack | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Titus knox | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominick Wilson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levelle Bailey | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Simpson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Oliver | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

