The Houston Texans knocked the Steelers out of the playoffs, beating Pittsburgh 30-6 in the wild-card round on January 12, 2026.

Quick Scoop

The Texans’ defense shut down Aaron Rodgers and eliminated the Steelers from postseason contention.

What happened

  • Houston won 30-6.
  • The loss ended Pittsburgh’s playoff run.
  • The game was described as a defensive masterclass by reporters covering it.

Context

This was a win-or-go-home playoff game, so the result directly sent the Steelers home and advanced Houston to the Divisional Round.