Texans at Steelers
Houston Texans 25, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Texans 25 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Steelers 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPDrew Allar 250 yds passingJoe Mixon 63 yds rushingJayden Higgins 91 yds receivingCalen Bullock 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 288 · 292Passing yards 191 · 245Rushing yards 97 · 47Completions 13/20 · 18/30Yards per carry 6.1 · 5.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 25-20 in Week 13 of the 2026 season, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams battling for postseason positioning, this win was crucial for the Texans as they look to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Drew Allar had a standout performance for the Steelers, throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to rally his team. However, it was Joe Mixon’s steady rushing attack, contributing 63 yards, and Jayden Higgins’ impressive 91 receiving yards that helped the Texans maintain their offensive momentum and ultimately seal the victory.
Defensively, the Texans made a significant impact with Calen Bullock's timely interception, which shifted the game’s momentum in their favor. The Steelers' defense was highlighted by Joey Porter’s five total tackles and Alex Highsmith’s sack, but they could not contain the Texans when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bullock’s interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive by the Steelers, allowing Houston to secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Justin FieldsQB | 11/19 | 58% | 179 | 1 | 1 | 85.1 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1/1 | 100% | 20 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 18/30 | 60% | 250 | 3 | 2 | 92.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 10 | 63 | 6.3 | 11 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Justin FieldsQB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Jayden HigginsWR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 52 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 32 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brevin JordanTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 62 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 29 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey PorterCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/2 | 2 | 35 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |