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Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger Puts Loads Of Faith In Young Star Ahead Of Big Wild Card Game Against Texans

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough task coming up in their Wild Card game on Monday night. They are going up against a Houston Texans team that has won nine straight, has statistically the best defense in the NFL, and has a young offense that can be explosive if you take them lightly.

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Steelers Get Great Injury News Before Texans Playoff Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Houston Texans during a Wild Card Weekend showdown, with both teams looking to prove they are legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 10

Steelers' Preference For Aaron Rodgers' 2026 Decision Officially Revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot riding on an upcoming Wild Card game that could decide a lot of different things. A win would result in very little change, as the team will have finally gotten over the hump, and would be one step closer to being legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

David Sharpe News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 10

Steelers Release Former Chargers OT Before Wild Card Round

The Pittsburgh Steelers have release practice squad offensive tackle David Sharpe, the team announced. Sharpe was released as part of a group of moves that the Steelers have made in order to prepare for their playoff game Monday against the Houston Texans.

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ESPN: Aaron Rodgers Big Decision Could Hinge On Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin's Return

If the Pittsburgh Steelers lose in the Wild Card round, it could lead to the most uncertain future that the team has had in a very long time. At 42 years old, quarterback Aaron Rodgers needs to decide if he wants to retire or play for another season.

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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.

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / January 10

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Excited About Opportunity To Win A Playoff Game With Current Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC North champions. After one of the wildest games of the regular season, the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 thanks to a last second missed field goal by the Ravens, giving the Steelers their first division title since 2020.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 10

Steelers' Future Is Bright As Multiple Rookies Are Honored For Excellent Performance During Their First Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers went into the 2025 offseason with a clear goal, and that was to inject some youth into the defensive side of the football. The organization tackled this by drafting Derrick Harmon in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Nick Herbig News / Steeler Nation / January 10

Steelers' Limited Playing Time For Nick Herbig Has NFL Analyst Extremely Frustrated: 'Kills Me'

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting another shot at what has been an elusive playoff victory after securing the AFC North title with a last second win over the division rival Baltimore Ravens.

Chris Boswell News / Steeler Nation / January 10

Steelers' Chris Boswell Remains Confident In Special Teams Operation Despite Recent Struggles

The Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in a wild game that clinched the AFC North in Week 18. The game featured four lead changes in the fourth quarter alone, thanks to unreal play from Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson.

Cameron Heyward News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 10

Steelers Captain Adds Another Hall of Fame Moment to Career

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a future Hall of Famer. At least a should-be future Hall of Famer. Cam Heyward added another star to his resume, being named Second-Team All-Pro, marking his second second-team selection, adding two to his four First-Team All-Pro selections.

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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.

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Three Reasons Steelers Could End Playoff Streak vs. Texans

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a memorable win in front of their home crowd at Acrisure Stadium for a second week in a row under the lights. After

NFL News / Steel City Underground / January 10

Steelers, Texans: Keys to Wild Card Victory

The NFL playoffs tend to reward the team that does the small things right, and that figures to be the case when the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans meet in the AFC wild-card round on Jan.

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DK Metcalf News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 10

Steelers HC Wants DK Metcalf to Stop Apologizing

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the 2026 playoffs with a chance to get their first playoff win in ten seasons. Going winless in the postseason since 2016, the Steelers will take on the Houston Texans with a chance to change their narrative.

Arthur Smith News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 10

Steelers Legend Wants Arthur Smith Gone

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the playoffs in search of their first playoff win in ten years, despite having the third most wins in the regular season in that span.

Mike Tomlin News / The Spun / January 9

Mike Tomlin Mentioned For Another Coaching Job He Leaves Steelers

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers and Mike Tomlin heading for a divorce? It's not a guarantee, but rumors are swirling ahead of Wild Card Weekend. Tomlin has been the head coach of the Steelers since 2007, owning a 193-114-2 record in the regular season.

Kaleb Johnson News / Steeler Nation / January 9

Steelers' Kaleb Johnson Makes Bold Statement After Lackluster Rookie Season

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won four of their last five games of the regular season to clinch the AFC North for the first time since 2020. In those games, the Steelers have run the ball extremely well.

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.

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.

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