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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Former Steelers QB Sees Strong Similarities Of Current Team To Past Super Bowl Winner

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially AFC North champions after defeating the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 26-24 in a game that featured explosive plays on both sides of the ball.

Cameron Heyward News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Hall Of Famer Encourages Steelers Fans With Strong Message To Cam Heyward Before Clash With Texans

The Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched a spot in the postseason for the third straight year, only this time the franchise did it by winning the AFC North.

Patrick Queen News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers' Patrick Queen Confident This Playoff Run Will Be Very Different

Pittsburgh Steelers' long-time head coach, Mike Tomlin hasn't won a playoff game since the 2016 season. All eyes are on him as he looks to end that drought with a big playoff win at home against the Houston Texans on Monday night.

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Alex Highsmith News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers' Alex Highsmith Challenges Texans' Defense In Dangerous Way Just Days Prior To Wild Card Matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not been dealt easy Wild Card opponents dating back to the 2021 season. The organization has lost to Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson one time each.

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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.

Aaron Rodgers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ weapon added to injury report vs. Texans

The Pittsburgh Steelers captured the AFC North on the final play of the 2025 season. Their reward is a home date against the Houston Texans and their top-ranked defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Adam Thielen gives behind-the-scenes update on Roman Wilson

Steelers' Adam Thielen gives behind-the-scenes update on the mystery that is Roman Wilson

The veteran receiver couldn't say anything but great things about Wilson.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 9

Steelers TE Suffers Glute Injury Before Texans Playoff Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers received a positive update on the status of running back Jaylen Warren, as he returned to practice after missing the previous session with an illness ahead of their Wild Card round matchup against the Houston Texans, but a different member of their offense is now dealing with a new injury.

Jaylen Warren News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 9

Steelers Can Exhale With Jaylen Warren Update

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a mostly clean bill of health heading into their Wild Card Weekend matchup, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The team had been battered and beaten down by injuries all season long, but for the first time in months there was quiet on that front.

DeShon Elliott News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers Fans Get A Big Update On Safety DeShon Elliott As Playoffs Begin

The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be at full strength heading into their Wild Card playoff game against the Houston Texans on Monday night. Aside from the few players currently on Injured Reserve, it seems as if the rest of the roster will be ready to go for Pittsburgh’s first home playoff game since 2020.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers' Chris Boswell Exposed His Secret Message To Tyler Loop After He Lost The Game For Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to clinch a spot in the postseason by winning the AFC North. The team could not have done that without taking down the Baltimore Ravens at home in Week 18, as the game was essentially a playoff matchup as the winner would move on to the postseason as the four-seed, and the loser's season would come to a close.

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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.

T.J. Watt News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 9

Texans should beat Steelers in AFC Wild Card, but T.J. Watt can ruin playoff run

The Houston Texans enter the 2025-2026 NFL Playoffs on a league-best nine-game win streak, making them favored to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round despite being the lower-seeded team.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Mike Tomlin's Ex-Star Player Just Exposed His Draft Strategy Since 2016 And Why It's Failed

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin has coached the team for 19 seasons now. Remarkably, in a league as unforgiving and hyper competitive as the NFL, Tomlin has never had a losing season, an achievement that stands out across nearly two decades of constant roster turnover, injuries, and evolving competition.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 9

Steelers Get Huge News on Top 2026 QB

Before this season began, the Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the many teams rumored to be interested in the 2026 NFL Draft quarterback class. Aaron Rodgers was seen as a bridge player, connecting the Steelers from the present to the heir apparent at QB.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers Fans May Have To Face Unfortunate Reality As Legitimate Retirement Rumors Grow Stronger For Cam Heyward

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some steam heading into the playoffs after taking down the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 to win the AFC North and clinch a spot in the postseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Metcalf is extra motivated by Goodell after bizarre suspension ruling

Steelers' DK Metcalf is extra motivated by Roger Goodell after bizarre suspension ruling as receiver is due for big game

Team insider Ray Fittipaldo believes Metcalf might be a little motivated by the league's decision and the entire outcome of the suspension.

Texans' DeMeco Ryans knows what return of WR DK Metcalf means for Steelers' offense

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 9

Steelers Could Get Veteran Defender Back After Announcement

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to take on the Houston Texans, the team entered with a mostly clean bill of health. According to head coach Mike Tomlin, aside from bumps and bruises, there were no new injuries to report.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Has TV Executives Salivating Over The Hope Of Hiring Him

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been the subject of numerous rumors about their head coach leaving them. Mike Tomlin has led this team for 19 seasons, but the previous eight have all had the same result, and there is fear that 2025 will end in the exact same way.

Isaiahh Loudermilk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9

Steelers Designate DT Isaiahh Loudermilk To Return From IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they designated DT Isaiahh Loudermilk to return from injured reserve on Friday. This opens Loudermilk’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Loudermilk, 28, is a former fifth-round pick of the Steelers back in 2021.

Eli Manning News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 9

Steelers Legend Joining ManningCast During Playoff Game

A familiar face will be on the call when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Houston Texans in a Wild Card Weekend showdown. The Steelers host the Texans in what figures to be a smash-mouth meeting between two physical defenses and a pair of offenses with boom-or-bust potential on a weekly basis.

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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Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Reveals Exactly When He Knew Joining Pittsburgh Was The Right Decision

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has seen it all throughout his 21 seasons in the NFL. He spent 18 of those years with the Green Bay Packers, first behind Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre before taking the reins in 2008.