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Steelers next playoff opponent looks brutal (if they escape Texans)

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one thing on their mind: taking care of business against the Houston Texans. Tonight, the Texans will be in town to face the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, as Mike Tomlin looks to snap an eight-year drought without a playoff win.

This is guaranteed to be a daunting task. Houston finished the 2025 regular season with nine straight wins. Meanwhile, the Texans possess a top-two NFL defense in terms of points allowed, yards allowed, EPA per play, and DVOA, and we're already preparing for a nightmare matchup against elite edge rushers Will Anderson Jr.