Houston
Texans
0-1
28
FINAL
37
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 9d ago
The 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Aaron RodgersQB512447%4944291.4
C.J. StroudQB13646%462162.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Dylan SampsonHB10555.5130180
De'Von AchaneHB35418.021590
David MontgomeryHB510.25020
DK MetcalfWR000.0—000
Jayden HigginsWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jeff CaldwellWR520641.2171571
Zavion ThomasWR612721.2660480
DK MetcalfWR911713.0522151
De'Von AchaneHB22613.0180210
Marlin KleinTE22110.5120111
Jayden HigginsWR11919.0120190
Darnell WashingtonTE2189.0101150
Nico CollinsWR362.03231
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ka'imi FairbairnK0040
Chris BoswellK11430