The levees broke in the final frame when Will Anderson Jr. stripped Rodgers, and Sheldon Rankins picked up the loose ball and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown. That extended Houston's lead to two scores and effectively left Pittsburgh in the rearview mirror.

The Steelers vs. Texans on Monday night will air nationally on ESPN. The game will stream live on the ESPN app and on Fubo, which offers a free trial. Fans can listen to the Steelers vs. Texans live on SiriusXM, The team-specific channels are 225 for the Steelers and 226 for the Texans.

How to watch Houston Texans vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL playoff wild-card game on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, with time, TV channel, streaming, announcers.

How to bet Houston Texans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Wild Card action

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers were crushed by the Houston Texans to close out the wild-card round of the playoffs. Here's how it happened:

It's "Monday Night Football" from frigid Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh where the Miami Dolphins (6-7) are hoping to keep their very slim NFL playoff hopes alive when they take on the Steelers (7-6).