Houston
Texans
0-4
24
FINAL
17
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 4d ago
The Houston Texans secured a hard-fought victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning 24-17 in a crucial Week 13 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, this win keeps the Texans in contention as they look to solidify their postseason position. Drake Maye led the Steelers with a strong performance, throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. A.J. Brown was his top target, racking up 111 receiving yards, while Mike Washington Jr. provided a solid ground game for the Texans with 83 rushing yards, helping to balance their offensive attack. Defensively, Maxwell Hairston made his mark for Houston with a standout performance, recording five total tackles and an interception that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. The Texans' defense held strong, particularly during key moments, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory against a determined Steelers squad.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Drake MayeQB38192962360.8
Jalen HurtsQB271721810100.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
Mike Washington Jr.HB17834.90340
Travis Etienne JrHB11595.40190
Jalen HurtsQB6345.7190
Jadarian PriceHB3144.7061
Ray-Ray McCloud IIIWR000.0000
Caleb DouglasWR000.0000
A.J. BrownWR000.0000
Drake MayeQB1-3-3.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
A.J. BrownWR511122.21420
Caleb DouglasWR610116.81340
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR56412.81200
De'Zhaun StriblingWR25628.00321
Mike Washington Jr.HB6467.70131
Malik NabersWR23517.50230
Kyle WilliamsWR33010.00141
T.J. HockensonTE12222.00220
Eli RaridonTE11919.00190
J.K. DobbinsHB11515.00150
Travis Etienne JrHB3134.30100
Pat FreiermuthTE122.0020
Darren WallerTE000.0001
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cairo SantosK13330
Wil LutzK11226