Steelers at Texans
Houston Texans 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 14 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Steelers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Texans 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPC.J. Stroud 210 yds passingRico Dowdle 66 yds rushingRyan Wingo 108 yds receivingTotal yards 148 · 269Passing yards 82 · 210Rushing yards 66 · 59Completions 6/20 · 9/13Yards per carry 8.3 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
In a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 31-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Texans came into the game looking to maintain momentum, and they did just that against a struggling Steelers squad.
C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for 210 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Ryan Wingo emerged as his favorite target, racking up 108 receiving yards, while the Texans' balanced attack kept the Steelers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Texans' performance was highlighted by Derek Stingley Jr., who snagged two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in Houston's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Stingley's first pick set up a quick touchdown, allowing the Texans to build a comfortable lead. With Robert Spears-Jennings leading the Steelers in tackles, it was clear their defense struggled to contain Houston's potent offense.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 6/20 | 30% | 82 | 1 | 3 | 21.2 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 9/13 | 69% | 210 | 2 | 1 | 119.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Kaden WetjenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| T.J. MooreWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Riley NowakowskiTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ryan WingoWR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 51 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton JrWR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 39 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte KentCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradyn SwinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Jason SandersK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 4 | 48 |