Pittsburgh's last playoff win came against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2016 playoffs. Since then, Pittsburgh has lost its last seven postseason games. Coach Mike Tomlin's seven-game postseason losing streak ties former Bengals coach Marvin Lewis for the longest playoff losing streak by an NFL coach.

The Houston Texans will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC Wild Card playoff game. The game is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the game on ESPN or stream it on ESPN+ and NFL+.

Houston’s defense dominated the game, scoring on a fumble return and a pick six in the fourth quarter. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud committed three turnovers, but the Houston defense held the Steelers to 175 yards, including just 146 yards passing for Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers in what may have been his final NFL game.

Kickoff between the Steelers and Texans for tonight's Wild Card playoff game is set for 8:15 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in.

The Pittsburgh Steelers start a hopeful AFC Playoffs run Monday night on their home field against the visiting Houston Texans.

Big Sarge dissects Houston’s gritty road playoff victory, revealing the pivotal plays and dominant defense that secured their advance.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the NFL Wild Card Round Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans game, Monday, Jan. 12.

The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers were remarkably healthy heading into Monday night's wild-card playoff game. The Texans and the NFL's top-ranked defense received a boost hours before the game when reserve safety Jaylen Reed,

The legendary quarterback, 42, was asked about his future in the NFL during a post-game press conference after the Pittsburgh Steelers were knocked out of the playoffs by the Houston Texans on Monday, Jan. 12.

Now that the regular season is in the books, the full list of opponents for the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 season has been officially determined. The Steelers won the AFC North, so they'll play a first-place schedule next season.

The New England Patriots clinched their spot in the Divisional round of the playoffs this past weekend, and we now know they will be facing down the Houston Texans.