PITTSBURGH — It was the type of play that deflates a stadium. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’ll be the lasting image of an offensive line that had made progress throughout the season.
Will Anderson Jr.’s strip sack of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the straw that broke the camel’s back in what wound up a 30-6 Wild Card playoff loss. The Houston Texans’ outside linebacker charged around Rodgers’ blindside protector, Dylan Cook, to chop the ball out of his grasp.
Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins plucked it off the ground and thundered 33 yards to pay dirt, stretching his...
As the old saying goes, “the more things change, the more they stay the same” for the Pittsburgh Steelers. At least in their latest postseason defeat, the score was competitive into the second half, although that had more to do with the Houston Texans dropping the ball—literally and figuratively. Collectively, Mike Tomlin’s teams now own the longest playoff losing streak in franchise history, and the future of the franchise remains cloudy at best.
What’s next? We’ll have to wait and see. First, let’s take a look at some winners and losers from the Wild Card round before diving into [offseason...
Bringing you guys another video. Here, we’re breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round that officially ends the team’s 2025 year. We discuss the pitfalls on third down, the lack of a running game, and a Steelers defense that gave up too many yards on the […]
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Aaron Rodgers will be reflecting for the next few days as he ponders his next move following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss to the Houston Texans, 30-6, in the wild-card round on Monday.
Rodgers exited Acrisure Stadium possibly for the last time. It is a tough way to go out if the legendary quarterback decides to finally hang up his cleats.
The 42-year-old Rodgers had a hard time shaking off the Texans’ punishing defense. At one point, he was spotted arguing with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, as posted by BrickCenter on X.
Rodgers appeared to have said: “He didn’t f****** do...
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The Pittsburgh Steelers draft slot for the 2026 NFL Draft is now finalized after Monday night’s Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans.
The Steelers hold the 21st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh.
The Steelers held the 21st overall pick in the draft last year, as well. Before that, the last No. 21 overall pick was in 1990. Tight end Eric Green out of Liberty was the selection. Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann (1974), linebacker Robin Cole (1977), defensive tackle Gabriel Rivera (1983) and Derrick Harmon (2025) are the other...
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest postseason exit reopened familiar fault lines, and Aaron Rodgers found himself at the center of one of them almost immediately. Following Pittsburgh’s 30-6 Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans, questions swirled about the futures of both the veteran quarterback and long-time head coach Mike Tomlin.
One of those questions clearly struck a nerve. When asked again about Tomlin’s situation, Rodgers delivered a blunt, NSFW response.
“I’ve answered that a number of times. I’ve talked extensively about how I feel about Mike. and I just did in that f*ing answer,” said Rodgers.
The frustration was evident,...
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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season ended in a 30-6 blowout loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night. Pittsburgh now faces an uncertain offseason. Despite winning the AFC North for the first time since 2020, chatter involving a potential coaching change has persisted. And Monday’s Wild Card loss could impact Mike Tomlin’s future with the team.
Matt LaFleur is facing similar questions after the Green Bay Packers’ Wild Card collapse against the Chicago Bears Saturday. But Aaron Rodgers found it hard to believe that either head coach’s job would be in jeopardy.
“This league has changed a lot in my 21...
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The Houston Texans had a historic night after crushing the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-6, at Acrisure Stadium on Monday to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs.
The Texans notched their first-ever road win in the postseason after going 0-6 in their previous attempts.
Running back Woody Marks was instrumental against Pittsburgh, tallying 19 carries for 112 yards and a 13-yard touchdown that practically sealed the seminal victory for Houston.
After the game, he shared on his Instagram Story a clip from a popular interview of former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins. Marks perhaps wanted to send a similar message to...
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The Houston Texans opened their postseason with a statement win, rolling past the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–6 on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. It was the first road playoff victory in franchise history. Rookie running back Woody Marks led the charge, while the Texans defense added two touchdowns in a dominant all-around performance.
Marks powered Houston’s offense with 19 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown, controlling the pace of the game behind a Texans offensive line that consistently won at the point of attack. The rookie’s breakout performance helped Houston pull away in the second half and kept the Steelers...
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Mike Tomlin added another playoff loss to his resumé Monday night. While Tomlin has yet to have a losing season as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, he also hasn’t been able to win a postseason game in almost 10 years. That frustration has started to boil over in recent years, and a 30-6 loss to […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to win the AFC North this year, but a few problems persisted throughout the season. One of those issues was a lack of weapons, in terms of pass catchers. For Bryant McFadden, it’s extremely frustrating considering the Steelers moved on from George Pickens before the 2025 season began. “In a game […]
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After a tight first half marred by offensive mistakes, high snaps, and unlucky breaks, the second half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Wild Card showdown against the Houston Texans quickly became a one-sided affair, with attention shifting to the future of starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Every pass Rodgers threw was evaluated against the weight of his nearly two-decade-long career, with his final pass, an interception returned 51 yards for a touchdown, potentially going down as his last.
… or is it? That’s right, while Rodgers may not begin the regular season on an NFL roster, calling it a career for the...
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