Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury
— C.J. Stroud has thrown for the second-most yards by a rookie through his first four games in NFL history.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
6
Houston Texans
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| HOU | 10 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 30 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,399 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:39 6-30
Nico Collins 52 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 10:50 6-23
Dalton Schultz 6 Yd pass from Devin Singletary (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 5:47 6-16
Chris Boswell 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:31 3-16
Chris Boswell 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 0-16
Ka'imi Fairbairn 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:09 0-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:20 0-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:55 0-7
Nico Collins 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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PIT
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:39 · End of Game
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HOU 3:39
11 plays, 86 yards, 6:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:39 6-30
Nico Collins 52 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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PIT 10:03
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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HOU 10:50
10 plays, 58 yards, 5:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:50 6-23
Dalton Schultz 6 Yd pass from Devin Singletary (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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PIT 1:10
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:33 · Downs
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HOU 4:43
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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PIT 5:47
7 plays, 41 yards, 2:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:47 6-16
Chris Boswell 23 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 8:40
3 plays, -10 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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PIT 9:31
10 plays, 58 yards, 5:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:31 3-16
Chris Boswell 35 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
5 plays, 57 yards, 0:41 · Field Goal
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PIT 0:41
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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HOU 1:57
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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PIT 4:26
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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HOU 7:05
6 plays, 39 yards, 3:32 · Downs
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PIT 10:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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HOU 12:09
7 plays, 48 yards, 2:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 0-16
Ka'imi Fairbairn 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:09 0-13
Ka'imi Fairbairn 38 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 14:52
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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HOU 1:20
9 plays, 27 yards, 3:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:20 0-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn 36 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 4:46
8 plays, 13 yards, 4:09 · Interception
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HOU 8:55
12 plays, 69 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:55 0-7
Nico Collins 2 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Team Stats
PIT
HOU
12
1st Downs
24
4
Passing 1st downs
14
7
Rushing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs from penalties
1
6-14
3rd down efficiency
6-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
56
Total Plays
69
225
Total Yards
451
4.0
Yards per Play
6.5
10
Total Drives
10
111
Passing
312
18/28
Comp/Att
17/31
3.6
Yards per pass
10.1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-21
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
114
Rushing
139
25
Rushing Attempts
38
4.6
Yards per rush
3.7
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
2-18
Penalties
8-63
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:25
Possession
32:35
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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