Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 12

Texans Veteran Sends Confident Message Before Steelers Game

The Houston Texans will be getting some nice reinforcements on their offensive line back during their Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Texans Release Pass Rusher Amid NFL Playoffs

The Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers will cap off a thrilling weekend of NFL wild card playoff games when they square off at Acrisure Stadium at 8:15 p.m.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / January 12

Texans Will Pick Up QB C.J. Stroud’s Fifth-Year Option; Team To Discuss Offseason Extension

For now, the Texans’ attention is focused on their upcoming wild-card game and any further playoff contests which follow. Once the season is over, a number of notable contract decisions will need to be made.

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 12

Texans Banking on Elite Pass Rush to Disrupt Aaron Rodgers

During the build-up to the Houston Texans' critical road playoff game, head coach DeMeco Ryans has been keen to stress that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers still what's required to pull out a win on any given weekend.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Davis Mills News / Field Level Media / January 12

Report: Texans backup QB Davis Mills available vs. Steelers

Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills joined the team in Pittsburgh and is expected to be available for Monday night's wild-card matchup at the Steelers, according to an NFL Network report.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 12

Three Bold Predictions for Texans' WIld Card Game vs. Steelers

The Houston Texans have their long-awaited playoff matchup on deck for Monday Night Football against the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers for the

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 12

Texans vs. Steelers: Preview, Odds, Injury Report

The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers are just hours away from kicking off their Wild Card matchup for the final game of the league's six-game slate across this weekend, where if the last five are a sign of anything, there's bound to be some thrilling action in store.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 12

Texans release edge rusher ahead of Steelers playoff matchup

The Houston Texans are currently preparing for their upcoming road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs on Monday night.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 12

Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Wild Super Card Preview, Prediction & Odds

With the end of wild card weekend here, the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans on Monday night to end Super Wild Card weekend. Bettors could have a fun night with the Texans and their elite defense facing a weak Steelers offense in Pittsburgh.

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Darrell Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 12

Texans Releasing DE Darrell Taylor Jr.

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are releasing DE Darrell Taylor Jr. Wilson mentions Houston needs a roster spot to activate S Jaylen Reed from injured reserve, which will be the corresponding move. Taylor will now go on the waiver wire and is eligible to be claimed by a playoff team. Taylor, 27, was a three-year starter at Tennessee.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / January 12

The Steelers Seek To Unlock A Victory On Monday Night Against The Houston Texans

The Steelers seek to unlock the fountain of youth as they look to beat the Texans in a playoff game, something they haven’t done in 9 years. The Steelers are in an advantageous position to end that streak on Monday, however.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 12

How Texans Can Beat Steelers in Wild Card Matchup

The Houston Texans are back in the playoffs and will head out on the road to Acrisure Stadium to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round.

Drake Maye News / Yardbarker / January 12

Chargers-Pats takeaways: Maye leads New England to postseason win

Chargers-Patriots takeaways: Drake Maye leads New England to first postseason win in seven years

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Three Keys for Texans to Win Wild Card vs Steelers

The Houston Texans will be looking to keep their recent winning ways alive from the second half of their regular season heading into the playoffs for a tenth-consecutive victory, tasked with taking the road to go up against the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Five Questions Ahead of Texans vs. Steelers Matchup

The Houston Texans are getting ready to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers to close out the NFL's Wild Card Weekend. To learn more about the Texans' upcoming opponent, we spoke with Pittsburgh Steelers On SI contributor Jack Markowski.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Texans Owner Cal McNair Has Clear Mentality for Steelers Game

The Houston Texans have a third consecutive Wild Card appearance on the horizon as they take the road to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in front of the Monday

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 10

Houston Texans at Pittburgh Steelers DFS Showdown Wildcard 2026

The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans should be a battle of the defenses. That doesn’t mean that Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Stroud won’t be trying to move the chains, though.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9

Steelers' Connor Heyward, Cameron Heyward send messages to doubters

Connor Heyward, Cameron Heyward send messages to doubters ahead of Steelers' playoff game vs. Texans

As of early Friday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook had the 10-7 Pittsburgh Steelers as three-point home underdogs for their upcoming "Monday Night Football" wild-card playoff game versus the 12-5 Houston Texans.

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NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 9

Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Wild Super Card Preview, Prediction & Odds

With the end of wild card weekend here, the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans on Monday night to end Super Wild Card weekend. Bettors could have a fun night with the Texans and their elite defense facing a weak Steelers offense in Pittsburgh.