Houston
Texans
4-3
28
FINAL
64
Pittsburgh
Steelers
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Houston Texans 64-28 in Week 13 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers showcased their offensive might, asserting their dominance in the race for a postseason berth.
Pittsburgh's quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered an extraordinary outing, throwing for 496 yards and an impressive eight touchdowns. Dri Archer contributed on the ground with 67 rushing yards, while the ground game complemented a passing attack that had the Texans' defense reeling. The offensive display was a testament to the Steelers' explosive capabilities, leaving no doubt about their scoring prowess.
Defensively, the Steelers were opportunistic, with Sean Murphy-Bunting snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. Although the Texans' Will Anderson Jr. stood out with two sacks and three total tackles, the Pittsburgh defense effectively stifled any comeback attempts. The turning point came early in the second half when Murphy-Bunting's second interception led to another quick touchdown, effectively sealing the game for the Steelers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 496 | 8 | 1 | 141.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 26 | 10 | 38% | 346 | 4 | 4 | 86.2 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dri Archer | HB | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 7 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 13 | 54 | 4.2 | 28 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 222 | 44.4 | 29 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 145 | 24.2 | 37 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 120 | 30.0 | 27 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 10 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 32 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 27 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 41 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Dri Archer | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 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 | 8 | 0 |

