The fifth-seeded Houston Texans face the fourth-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers in a 2026 Wild Card Weekend matchup on Monday Night Football. Houston is coming off a 38-30 Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts, while Pittsburgh held off Baltimore 26-24. The Texans (12-5), who finished second in the AFC South, are 5-3 on the road this season. The Steelers (10-7), the champions of the AFC North, are 6-3 on their home field. Pittsburgh will welcome the return of wide receiver DK Metcalf (suspension).
Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Steelers lead the all-time series 5-3. The Texans are 3-point favorites in the latest Texans vs. Steelers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 38.5 via DraftKings Sportsbooks.
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