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Steelers’ Playoff Struggles Continue With Wild-Card Loss to Texans

  • On Monday, the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the wild-card round in Pittsburgh.
  • Houston's defense delivered two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a pick-six by Calen Bullock, after sacking Aaron Rodgers four times.
  • C.J. Stroud's Texans struggled with repeated fumbles, but Pittsburgh failed to capitalize, while Acrisure Stadium fans chanted `Fire Tomlin!` late in the game.
  • Texans advance to face the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 18, while Mike Tomlin's playoff win drought extends to six straight losses.
  • Offseason NFL Media reported the Steelers are open to bringing back Aaron Rodgers, whose postseason record dropped to 11-11, raising questions about their competitiveness against the conference elite.
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SALT LAKE CITY. The Houston Texans became the last team to advance in the NFL playoffs. That means the season is over for the Pittsburgh Steelers – and perhaps their careers.

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Aaron Rodgers is one of the biggest names in the NFL - and may soon officially be an ex-professional. Steelers' playoff defeat against the Texans may have been his last game.

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Houston wins the final game of the NFL Wildcard round at the Pittsburgh Steelers with 30:6.

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Mike Tomlin and the Steelers face familiar questions after their latest early playoff exit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves in a familiar spot. Monday night’s wild-card playoff game against Houston was close through three quarters, but Sheldon Rankins’ 33-yard fumble return for a touchdown allowed the Texans and their top-ranked defense to break it open and beat the Steelers 30-6. “Certainly a disappointing end to our season,” Tomlin said. “We’ve got to give Houston a lot of credit, in particu…

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