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

The injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) ahead of their AFC Wild Card round matchup versus the Houston Texans (12-5) at present features six players. The Texans' (12-5) injury report currently includes 12 players. The postseason contest begins at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 12 at Acrisure Stadium.

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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 (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Texans (-155), Steelers (+130)
• Total: 38.5 points
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Texans Injuries

Trent Brown | OT

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

Tytus Howard | OT

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Jamal Hill | LB

• Injury: Calf
• Practice Status: Limited 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

Ajani Carter | CB

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

Jawhar Jordan | RB

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

Derek Stingley Jr. | CB

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

Jaylen Reed | S

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

Kamari Lassiter | CB

• Injury: Ankle
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate 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: Did Not Participate In Practice

Sheldon Rankins | DT

• Injury: Elbow
• Practice Status: Limited 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

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: Did Not Participate 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

Texans vs. Steelers Head-to-Head History

• The last two times Pittsburgh and Houston have played, the two teams share the same 1-1 record.
• In their last two head-to-head matchups, Pittsburgh has scored 40 points versus Houston, while allowing only 36 points.

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