Houston
Texans
9-2
28
FINAL
21
Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 showdown, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 28-21. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Texans who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans’ passing attack with 195 yards, while David Montgomery anchored the ground game with a robust 88 rushing yards. Nico Collins was the standout in the receiving corps, racking up 90 yards and providing Stroud with a reliable target throughout the game. Though Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes for the Steelers, it wasn't enough to keep pace with Houston's offensive firepower.
On defense, Kamari Lassiter made a crucial impact for the Texans with an interception that helped shift momentum in their favor. The Steelers' defense, led by Robert Spears-Jennings with four tackles, struggled to contain the Texans' balanced attack, ultimately allowing Houston to maintain control in the decisive moments of the game. The Texans’ ability to capitalize on key turnovers proved to be the turning point, sealing their hard-fought victory on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 195 | 1 | 0 | 145.8 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 15 | 12 | 80% | 166 | 3 | 1 | 124.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 23 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 47 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 20 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | — | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 17 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

