Big moments require stars to make big plays. During their Wild Card matchup against the Houston Texans, the Pittsburgh Steelers did make big plays. The problem? None of them were on offense.
Acrisure Stadium was electric from the opening kickoff. The energy felt different—heavier, louder, almost desperate. For Mike Tomlin and his team, this wasn’t just another postseason appearance. It was the franchise’s first home playoff game in years, a chance to rewrite a narrative that has lingered far too long. The crowd was ready. The moment was there. But through two quarters, Pittsburgh quietly began to self-destruct.