NFL Playoffs 1/12

TEXANS @ STEELERS - 8:15 PM

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Wild Card history. All 6 of Houston's playoff wins have come in the Wild Card round. This is the first year they're in the Wild Card round as a Wild Card team.

Tomlin needs this one.

We're into NFL history territory.

Other coaches that have gotten fired.

Certainly isn't Aaron Rodgers first time here.

Still pretty impressive since the Super Bowl.

CJ Stroud's proven to us that he can perform in the playoffs.

Both his wins are at home though. He's 0-2 in road playoff games.

It's been on full display since he returned from injury.

And this isn't just any road game... he's in Pittsburgh on Monday night in January.

The Steelers defense is definitely not what it is... but it's still no picnic for CJ Stroud.

We know the story with CJ Stroud. He's one of the most dangerous QBs in the NFL with a clean pocket... but he struggles with pressure. Generating pressure is the strength of this Pittsburgh defense.

Weather's supposed to be ok... but this is a tough matchup for Stroud.

Pittsburgh's defense has done a solid job against the pass... remember 171 of Lamar Jackson's pass yards came in the 4th quarter when that game turned into a circus.

Steelers had solid numbers against the pass before that. Jordan Love lit em up in the 2nd half. That was back in Week 8. Since then, they've done a good job.

As far as running the ball... since switching over to Woody Marks, they've done a better job.

It's coming around late in the season.

That was without Trent Brown too.

But the Steelers defense is fully healthy also.

And out of nowhere, the Steelers are lights out against the run.

Now what about on the other side of the ball?

Obviously, Steelers getting DK Metcalf certainly helps.

Texans defense also in good shape. Kamari Lassiter is gonna play. He sat out Week 18. Also S Jaylen Reed might be returning to give the secondary some depth.

Now do we think Pittsburgh can run the ball in this game?

It's not like we haven't seen Houston get run on this season.

Now obviously... the Houston pass rush against 42 year old Aaron Rodgers is a concern, but I gotta say... one thing about Aaron Rodgers... he gets the ball out quickly.

We've seen a few QBs making throws on this defense recently.

Also Rodgers has great history against this team.

Steelers +3.5.