How to Watch Steelers vs. Texans: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2026 Wild Card Round

A playoff showdown features the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) against the Houston Texans (12-5) in the AFC Wild Card round on Jan. 12 at Acrisure Stadium, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET.

The Texans own the 13th-ranked offense this year (23.8 points per game), and they've been more effective defensively, ranking second-best with just 17.4 points allowed per game. In terms of points scored the Steelers rank 15th in the NFL (23.4 points per game), and they are 17th defensively (22.8 points allowed per contest).

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How to Watch Steelers vs. Texans

• When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:15 p.m. ET
• Where: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• TV: ABC/ESPN
• Live Box Score: Fox Sports

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Texans vs. Steelers: Head-to-Head

• Pittsburgh has an even 1-1 record against Houston in the past two matchups.
• Houston has put up 4 fewer points than Pittsburgh in their past two games.

Texans' 2025 Schedule

Texans Stats & Insights

• From an offensive standpoint, Houston ranks 14th in the NFL with 218.1 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks sixth in passing yards allowed per contest (183.5).
• Defensively, the Texans have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fourth-best by allowing only 93.7 per game. They rank 22nd on offense (108.9 rushing yards per game).
• Houston owns the second-best turnover margin in the NFL at +17, forcing 29 turnovers (third in NFL) while turning it over 12 times (second in NFL).

Texans Key Players

• In 14 games for the Texans, C.J. Stroud has led the offense with 3,041 yards (217.2 yards per game) while compiling 19 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 64.5% completion percentage.
• Nico Collins has been an asset for the Texans, totaling 1,117 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 71 receptions.
• Woody Marks has aided the Texans' offense by rushing for 703 yards (43.9 yards per carry) and two rushing touchdowns.

Steelers' 2025 Schedule

Steelers Stats & Insights

• Pittsburgh has been struggling against the pass, ranking fourth-worst with 243.9 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective offensively, posting 202.4 passing yards per contest (22nd-ranked).
• In terms of rushing, the Steelers rank 26th in the NFL on offense (103.3 rushing yards per game) and 13th defensively (113.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
• Pittsburgh has compiled 27 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 15 times, resulting in a +12 turnover margin, which ranks fourth-best in the NFL.

Steelers Key Players

• Aaron Rodgers has 24 touchdown passes and seven interceptions in 16 games, completing 65.7% of his throws for 3,322 yards (207.6 per game).
• Jaylen Warren has run for 958 yards (59.9 per game) and six touchdowns in 16 games.
• In 17 games, Kenneth Gainwell has rushed for 537 yards (31.6 per game) and five TDs.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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