Texans at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 49, Houston Texans 24 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Texans 24 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPKavian Bryant 582 yds passingJaheim White 23 yds rushingNyziah Hunter 230 yds receivingKaden Hill 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 428 · 585Passing yards 392 · 568Rushing yards 36 · 17Completions 23/40 · 22/35Yards per carry 4.5 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | ||||||
| Kevin JenningsQB | 23/40 | 57% | 415 | 2 | 3 | 78.6 |
Steelers | ||||||
| Kavian BryantQB | 22/35 | 63% | 582 | 7 | 1 | 134.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||||
| Jaheim WhiteHB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kevin JenningsQB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nyziah HunterWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||||
| Mike MatthewsWR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 60 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 30 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Jaheim WhiteHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||||
| Nyziah HunterWR | 6 | 230 | 38.3 | 45 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| London HumphreysWR | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 21 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 44 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| DJ VonnahmeTE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Omari EvansWR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 10 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 44 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominick WilsonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | |||||
| Kaden HillSS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler AtkinsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| King MackFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jimmy RolderWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Titus knoxLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SimpsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levelle BaileyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin OliverLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor OwensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 3 | 45 |
