Houston
Texans
0-1
28
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Houston Texans 37-28 in a thrilling Week 13 matchup that had playoff implications on the line. With this victory, the Steelers solidified their position in the playoff race while the Texans faced a critical setback in their postseason aspirations.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who delivered a masterful performance with 494 passing yards and four touchdown passes. His connection with wide receiver Jeff Caldwell was particularly lethal, as Caldwell racked up an impressive 206 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, Kamari Lassiter stood out for the Texans, contributing five tackles, a sack, and an interception, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in his team's favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Rodgers orchestrated a quick scoring drive, culminating in a touchdown that pushed the Steelers ahead for good. The Texans' inability to contain Pittsburgh's aerial attack ultimately sealed their fate in this hard-fought contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 51 | 24 | 47% | 494 | 4 | 2 | 91.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 13 | 6 | 46% | 46 | 2 | 1 | 62.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 206 | 41.2 | 17 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 66 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 52 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| M.J. Stewart Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |

