Houston
Texans
4-7
14
FINAL
51
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 38d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Houston Texans with a final score of 51-14, solidifying their playoff positioning as the 2026 season enters its closing weeks. This decisive victory not only showcased the Steelers' offensive prowess but also highlighted their stronghold at home, where they continue to be a formidable force. Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 367 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran savvy and precision on the field. Rico Dowdle contributed significantly on the ground, adding 72 rushing yards, while Michael Pittman emerged as Rodgers' top target with a stellar 149 receiving yards, effectively stretching the Texans' defense throughout the game. Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Frankie Luvu making a notable impact. He recorded eight total tackles and two sacks, disrupting Houston's offensive rhythm and contributing to a series of crucial stops. The turning point came in the second quarter when Luvu's pressure led to a key turnover, allowing the Steelers to extend their lead and effectively put the game out of reach for the Texans.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB342265%36730130.3
C.J. StroudQB311445%1561071.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB18724.0122120
Ashton JeantyHB19683.6410211
Jaylen WarrenHB8567.0491210
Aaron RodgersQB3175.7—080
Woody MarksHB263.0—160
C.J. StroudQB166.0—061
DK MetcalfWR000.0—000
Michael PittmanWR000.0—000
Jaylin NoelWR000.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Michael PittmanWR814918.6891740
DK MetcalfWR313344.31041960
Jaylin NoelWR58817.6391231
Nico CollinsWR7649.140181
Germie BernardWR34214.0131250
Pat FreiermuthTE5265.2100111
Zach ErtzTE199.07090
Rico DowdleHB188.010080
British BrooksFB122.0—020
Ashton JeantyHB122.01020
Jaylen WarrenHB100.02000
Marlin KleinTE000.0—001
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Frankie LuvuWILL82010
Jamel DeanCB50.5000
T.J. WattDT31.5010
Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE50.5000
Will Anderson JrLEDG50.5000
Kamari RamseyFS60000
Kamari LassiterCB50000
Joey PorterCB40000
Patrick QueenMIKE40000
Jalen RamseyCB40000
Reed BlankenshipSS40002
Calen BullockFS40000
E.J. SpeedSAM40000
Cam HeywardDT30000
Danielle HunterREDG30000
Kayden McDonaldDT11000
Jaquan BriskerSS20000
DeShon ElliottSS10.5000
Dylan HortonLEDG10.5000
Jalen PitreCB20000
Daylen EveretteFS10010
Alex HighsmithLEDG00.5000
Logan HallDT10000
Jacob HummelMIKE10000
Ja'Marcus IngramCB10000
Sheldon RankinsDT00.5000
Derek Stingley JrCB00002
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK34651
Ka'imi FairbairnK0020