Houston Texans (-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers: I feel as though the Texans are the most slept on team in the NFL postseason. And while third year QB CJ Stroud is the face of the franchise, it's their stout defense (#1 in total yards, #2 in points allowed) which has carried them this season. Also, Houston enters the playoffs with the longest active winning streak at nine games.
The Steelers are only here due to Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missing a field goal on literally the final play of the regular season. Good news for them is their otherwise pedestrian offense gets a boost as WR D.K. Metcalf returns from a two game suspension. Regardless, Pittsburgh didn't have a single running back or receiver break the 1,000-yard barrier this season. And even though he'll be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame five years after he retires, 43-year old QB Aaron Rodgers is clearly ready to ride off into the sunset.
Unless the Steelers come up with some big plays on defense, I believe the Texans will roll.
Houston 20 Pittsburgh 10
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