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Steeles QB Aaron Rodgers Takes Shots at Jets' Dysfunction as 4x MVP Prepares for Wild-Card Showdown vs. Texans

Texans QB C.J. Stroud leads a nine-game winning streak while facing Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers, who completed 65.7% of passes this season, in a crucial AFC Wild Card game.

  • Closing out Wild Card weekend, the Houston Texans face Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, needing a win to reach the Divisional Round for the third straight season.
  • After finishing the regular season, the Houston Texans rode a nine-game winning streak and Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud was `locked in` on Thursday, while the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North with a 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
  • On defense, the Steelers rely on edge rushers Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt and a defense ranked 17th in scoring and 26th overall, while Aaron Rodgers completed 65.7% of passes with 24 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.
  • With a Divisional Round spot at stake, Mike Tomlin faces pressure over a first-round drought since 2016 while Rodgers said `I like our chances` ahead of Monday night.
  • With DK Metcalf returning, the Houston Texans say they are playing better football while C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans quarterback, stressed `I don't live in fear` after missing three games with a concussion.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news in Pittsburgh, United States on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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