Steelers vs. Texans Injury Report – AFC Wild Card Round, 2026

Steelers vs. Texans Injury Report – AFC Wild Card Round, 2026

Updated Jan. 12, 2026 6:45 p.m. ET
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The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) are monitoring nine players on their injury report as they ready for their AFC Wild Card round matchup against the Houston Texans (12-5) at Acrisure Stadium, on Monday, Jan. 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the Texans (12-5) currently have 12 players listed on their report for the week.

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Texans vs. Steelers Game Info

  • When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:15 p.m. ET
  • Where: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • TV info: ABC/ESPN
  • Spread Favorite: Texans (-3)
  • Moneyline: Texans (-155), Steelers (+130)
  • Total: 38.5 points
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Texans Injuries

Jawhar Jordan | RB (Out)

  • Injury: Ankle
  • Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
  • 2025 Rushing: 43 Attempts | 193 Yards | 0 Touchdowns

Ajani Carter | CB (Questionable)

  • Injury: Hamstring
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice

Jaylen Reed | S (Questionable)

  • Injury: Forearm
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 0.0 Tackles for Loss | 13 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes Defended

Trent Brown | OT

  • Injury: Ankle
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Tytus Howard | OT

  • Injury: Ankle
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Jamal Hill | LB

  • Injury: Calf
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Season Stats: 6 Games Played

Austin Brinkman | LS

  • Injury: Knee
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Season Stats: 1 Games Played

Derek Stingley Jr. | CB

  • Injury: Oblique
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 1.0 Tackles for Loss | 36 Tackles | 4 Interceptions | 15 Passes Defended

Kamari Lassiter | CB

  • Injury: Ankle
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 7.0 Tackles for Loss | 91 Tackles | 4 Interceptions | 17 Passes Defended

Denico Autry | DE

  • Injury: Knee
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice

Sheldon Rankins | DT

  • Injury: Elbow
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Defensive Stats: 3.0 Sacks | 5.0 Tackles for Loss | 35 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes Defended

Aireontae Ersery | OT

  • Injury: Thumb
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Season Stats: 6 Games Played

Steelers Injuries

Isaiahh Loudermilk | DT (Out)

  • Injury: Ankle
  • Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
  • 2024 Defensive Performance: 0.0 Sacks | 0.0 Tackles for Loss | 17 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 1 Pass Defended

Cameron Heyward | DT

  • Injury: Rest
  • Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Defensive Stats: 3.5 Sacks | 9.0 Tackles for Loss | 77 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 6 Passes Defended

T.J. Watt | LB

  • Injury: Lung
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Defensive Stats: 7.0 Sacks | 10.0 Tackles for Loss | 55 Tackles | 2 Interceptions | 8 Passes Defended

Christian Kuntz | LS

  • Injury: Knee
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Season Stats: 2 Games Played

Jaylen Warren | RB

  • Injury: Illness
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Rushing: 211 Attempts | 958 Yards | 6 Touchdowns

Ben Skowronek | WR

  • Injury: Hand
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Season Stats: 16 Games Played

Aaron Rodgers | QB

  • Injury: Wrist
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
  • 2025 Passing: 498-for-327 | 3,322 Yards | 24 Touchdowns | 7 Interceptions

Jonnu Smith | TE

  • Injury: Glute
  • Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice

Isaac Seumalo | OG

  • Injury: Rest
  • Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
  • 2024 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Texans vs. Steelers Head-to-Head History

  • In their past two matchups, Pittsburgh has a split 1-1 record against Houston.
  • Over their last two head-to-head contests, Pittsburgh has racked up 40 points, while Houston has posted 36.

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