Houston
Texans
9-2
37
FINAL
14
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1h ago
In a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 37-14 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Texans showcased their offensive firepower, while the Steelers struggled to keep pace throughout the game. Quarterback Sam Darnold led the charge for Houston, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. Keaton Mitchell bolstered the ground game with a standout performance, rushing for 111 yards, while Hunter Henry was a key target, racking up 118 receiving yards. Together, they formed a dynamic trio that kept the Steelers' defense on its heels. Defensively, the Texans made crucial plays, highlighted by Nohl Williams' interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Williams picked off a pass that led to a quick touchdown, extending Houston's lead to 24-7. Despite a solid effort from Alex Singleton, who recorded five tackles and a sack for Pittsburgh, the Texans' defense effectively contained the Steelers, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Sam DarnoldQB262181%29121122.9
Josh AllenQB291448%2102455.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Keaton MitchellHB171116.5242650
Jaylen WarrenHB7557.9120110
Ladd McConkeyWR122.0—120
Sam DarnoldQB2-2-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Hunter HenryTE811814.8601320
Ja'Kobi LaneWR78612.3291240
Rashod BatemanWR26432.0211350
Ladd McConkeyWR46015.070190
Sam LaPortaTE45413.5190190
Jaylen WarrenHB4317.8370130
Keaton MitchellHB22713.5160220
Jake TongesTE12222.0—1220
Mack HollinsWR12222.020220
Jauan JenningsWR199.03090
Courtland SuttonWR188.0—081
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Alex SingletonMIKE51000
Camryn BynumFS30100
Kyle HamiltonSS30102
Isaiah SimmonsFS30100
Nohl WilliamsCB10100
Cam HartCB10100
Derwin James JrSS40001
Cooper DeJeanCB30001
Lonnie Johnson JrFS30000
Devin LloydWILL11001
Jeremy ChinnSS30001
Amik RobertsonCB20000
Derek Stingley JrCB10002
Kader KohouCB10000
Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE10000
Laiatu LatuLEDG10000
Osa OdighizuwaDT00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Joshua KartyK0020
Bryce BaringerP0000
Chad RylandK11233
Bradley PinionP0000