National Football League

FINAL
Houston Texans 30
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Pittsburgh Steelers 6
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Match Report

Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise's 1st road playoff win

— Sheldon Rankins is well-versed in the Houston Texans' nondescript playoff history. The veteran defensive tackle is hell-bent on writing a different ending this time.

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Team Stats

HOU PIT
21
1st Downs
13
12
Passing 1st downs
7
8
Rushing 1st downs
5
1
1st downs from penalties
1
10-15
3rd down efficiency
2-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
66
Total Plays
56
408
Total Yards
175
6.2
Yards per Play
3.1
9
Total Drives
11
244
Passing
112
21/32
Comp/Att
18/34
7.0
Yards per pass
2.9
1
Interceptions thrown
1
3-6
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-36
164
Rushing
63
31
Rushing Attempts
18
5.3
Yards per rush
3.5
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
6-44
Penalties
3-24
3
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:22
Possession
27:38

Top Performers

HOU

  • C.J. Stroud C/ATT 21/32 · YDS 250 · AVG 7.8
  • Tommy Townsend NO 3 · YDS 125 · AVG 41.7
  • Christian Kirk REC 8 · YDS 144 · AVG 18.0
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 51

PIT

  • Corliss Waitman NO 6 · YDS 273 · AVG 45.5
  • Aaron Rodgers C/ATT 17/33 · YDS 146 · AVG 4.4
  • Mason Rudolph C/ATT 1/1 · YDS 2 · AVG 2.0
  • Kenny Gainwell NO 4 · YDS 100 · AVG 25.0

Injuries

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Ben Skowronek Questionable
  • Alex Highsmith Questionable
  • Doneiko Slaughter Questionable
  • Brandin Echols Questionable
  • Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve

Houston Texans

  • Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Pitre Questionable
  • David Montgomery Questionable
  • Reed Blankenship Questionable
  • Blake Fisher Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 2:39 30-6

    Calen Bullock 50 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT Failed)

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 3:38 24-6

    Woody Marks 13 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 11:23 17-6

    Sheldon Rankins 33 Yd Fumble Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  4. Field Goal 13:07 10-6

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  5. Field Goal 1:57 7-6

    Chris Boswell 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 8:28 7-3

    Christian Kirk 6 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q2
  7. Field Goal 6:02 0-3

    Chris Boswell 32 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. PIT

    6 plays, 21 yards, 2:39 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. PIT 2:39

    4 plays, 5 yards, 0:59 · Interception Touchdown

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 2:39 30-6

    Calen Bullock 50 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT Failed)

    Q4
  4. HOU 3:38

    11 plays, 87 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown

    Q4
  5. Touchdown 3:38 24-6

    Woody Marks 13 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  6. PIT 9:29

    6 plays, 19 yards, 1:54 · Punt

    Q4
  7. PIT 11:23

    4 plays, 2 yards, 1:44 · Fumble Touchdown

    Q4
  8. Touchdown 11:23 17-6

    Sheldon Rankins 33 Yd Fumble Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  9. HOU 13:07

    7 plays, 45 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal

    Q4
  10. Field Goal 13:07 10-6

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 51 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  11. PIT 1:29

    4 plays, 6 yards, 2:13 · Punt

    Q3
  12. HOU 3:42

    3 plays, 0 yards, 1:51 · Punt

    Q3
  13. PIT 5:33

    8 plays, 23 yards, 4:53 · Punt

    Q3
  14. HOU 10:26

    8 plays, 61 yards, 4:34 · Interception

    Q3
  15. HOU

    9 plays, 29 yards, 1:57 · Punt

    Q2
  16. PIT 1:57

    8 plays, 4 yards, 4:17 · Field Goal

    Q2
  17. Field Goal 1:57 7-6

    Chris Boswell 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  18. HOU 6:14

    2 plays, 2 yards, 0:43 · Fumble

    Q2
  19. PIT 6:57

    3 plays, 0 yards, 1:31 · Punt

    Q2
  20. HOU 8:28

    14 plays, 92 yards, 7:01 · Touchdown

    Q2
  21. Touchdown 8:28 7-3

    Christian Kirk 6 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q2
  22. PIT 0:29

    3 plays, 5 yards, 1:33 · Punt

    Q1
  23. HOU 2:02

    7 plays, 30 yards, 4:00 · Fumble

    Q1
  24. PIT 6:02

    7 plays, 58 yards, 2:52 · Field Goal

    Q1
  25. Field Goal 6:02 0-3

    Chris Boswell 32 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  26. HOU 8:54

    6 plays, 40 yards, 3:03 · Punt

    Q1
  27. PIT 11:57

    5 plays, 30 yards, 3:03 · Punt

    Q1

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