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Steelers Seek Playoff Breakthrough Against Texans' Streaking Squad

1/12/2026

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Steelers Seek Playoff Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Houston Texans in the AFC wild card round, aiming to end an eight-year playoff win drought.
The Steelers have won 23 consecutive home Monday Night Football games since 1992.
The Texans enter the playoffs on a nine-game winning streak.
The game will be broadcast on ABC13 and ESPN on January 12 at 7 p.m. Central Time.

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Mills Misses Playoff

Davis Mills will not travel with the Houston Texans for the Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to personal reasons.
Mills recently welcomed his first child, which could affect his availability for January 12.
He helped Houston during a nine-game winning streak by stepping in for starter C. J. Stroud.
If Mills cannot play, the Texans will rely on Stroud and rookie Graham Mertz as quarterbacks.

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Steelers Seek Playoff Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Houston Texans in the AFC wild card round, aiming to end an eight-year playoff win drought.
The Steelers have won 23 consecutive home Monday Night Football games since 1992.
The Texans enter the playoffs on a nine-game winning streak.
The game will be broadcast on ABC13 and ESPN on January 12 at 7 p.m. Central Time.

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