Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-6
24
FINAL
14
Houston
Texans
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Houston Texans 24-14 in a crucial Week 12 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season heats up. With this win, the Steelers improve their standing while the Texans look to regroup in the final stretch of the season.
Drew Allar showcased his skills under center, completing 215 passing yards and throwing two touchdown passes to lead the Steelers offense. Jaylen Warren made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 88 yards, while George Pickens was the standout receiver, racking up 94 yards through the air. This offensive trio was instrumental in establishing the Steelers' rhythm and securing the victory.
Defensively, the Steelers were formidable, with T.J. Watt contributing a critical sack that set the tone for their defensive dominance. Jamel Dean's two interceptions proved pivotal, halting any momentum the Texans tried to build. The game turned in the second quarter when Allar connected with Pickens for a touchdown, giving the Steelers a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 215 | 2 | 1 | 106.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 163 | 1 | 2 | 72.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 88 | 7.3 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 48 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 61 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 26 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

