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Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 2:31 PM -
Ryan Clark Outlines What Aaron Rodgers Must Do To Lead Steelers To Victory. The Pittsburgh Steelers face a tall task Monday night against the Houston Texans. The Texans bring arguably the best defense to Pittsburgh for their Wild Card matchup, featuring two star pass rushers in defensive ends Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson. And they’re going to do everything they can to make Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers’ night […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/ryan-clark-outli...
Pat Freiermuth (TE - PIT)

1/12/26 2:30 PM -
Freiermuth Details Growing Connection With Rodgers: ‘I’ve Started To Really Understand What He Sees’. Pat Freiermuth was an afterthought in the tight end room for most of the season despite being on a pretty significant four-year extension with the team. His lack of consistent usage was one of the most puzzling parts of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season for a team in desperate need of a No. 2 option in […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/freiermuth-detai...
Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

1/12/26 2:30 PM -
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road. Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47582950/bills...
Justin Herbert (QB - LAC)

1/12/26 2:30 PM -
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster. The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47587240/herbe...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/12/26 2:15 PM -
‘This Is Where Defense Lives:’ Colon Issues ‘Call To Action’ For Steelers. The Houston Texans are bringing arguably the best defense in the National Football League into Pittsburgh for the Wild Card matchup against the Steelers. And it’s almost exclusively what people are talking about for this matchup. How can Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and his offensive line handle the Texans’ mighty pass rush? And how will […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/this-is-where-de...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/12/26 2:01 PM -
Chris Boswell ‘Always Confident’ Despite String Of Misses: ‘Hitting The Ball Really Well’. Steelers K Chris Boswell has missed a kick in three straight games, but he isn’t worried heading into the playoffs. In last week’s win over the Ravens, he missed an extra point late in the game. That would have given them a three-point lead, and the Ravens went on to miss a 44-yard game-winning field […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswell-al...
Zac Robinson (QB - CIN)

1/12/26 12:06 PM -
Bucs Complete Another Interview For Offensive Coordinator Opening. The Bucs announced on Sunday that they have completed an interview with veteran play caller Zac Robinson for Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator job. Robinson was previously the offensive coordinator for the Falcons, so he has a lot of experience with the Bucs' personnel and the NFC South overall. https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/2010479685009088692?s=20 Robinson's History Spending two years
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https://www.pewterreport.com/bucs-complete-another...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/12/26 12:01 PM -
Chris Boswell ‘Always Confident’ Despite String Of Misses: ‘Hitting The Ball Really Well’. Steelers K Chris Boswell has missed a kick in three straight games, but he isn’t worried heading into the playoffs. In last week’s win over the Ravens, he missed an extra point late in the game. That would have given them a three-point lead, and the Ravens went on to miss a 44-yard game-winning field […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswell-al...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 12:01 PM -
Cameron Heyward Details What Steelers Must Do Different In Playoffs Compared To Previous Years. It’s been nearly a decade since the Pittsburgh Steelers won a playoff game, which has led to plenty of criticism of the proud franchise. They have a chance to get back on track in the postseason thanks to a home matchup with the No. 5 Houston Texans on Monday Night Football at Acrisure Stadium. The […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/cameron-heyward-...
Justin Herbert (QB - LAC)

1/12/26 11:56 AM -
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster. The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47587240/herbe...
Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

1/12/26 11:56 AM -
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road. Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47582950/bills...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/12/26 11:53 AM -
Texans Make Roster Moves Ahead Of Steelers Playoff Game. The Houston Texans are shuffling their roster this morning ahead of Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Aaron Wilson reports they are waiving DE Darrell Taylor Jr. to make room for S Jaylen Reed’s activation from IR. PITTSBURGH — #Texans are releasing veteran defensive end Darrell […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/texans-make-rost...
Pat Freiermuth (TE - PIT)

1/12/26 11:30 AM -
Freiermuth Details Growing Connection With Rodgers: ‘I’ve Started To Really Understand What He Sees’. Pat Freiermuth was an afterthought in the tight end room for most of the season despite being on a pretty significant four-year extension with the team. His lack of consistent usage was one of the most puzzling parts of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season for a team in desperate need of a No. 2 option in […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/freiermuth-detai...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 9:45 AM -
‘Steelers Can Beat Every Team In The Playoffs:’ Vince Williams Shows Confidence In Pittsburgh’s Postseason Odds. Seeing is believing. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, that means winning the franchise’s first playoff game in nearly a decade. But former linebacker Vince Williams can already see the path ahead. Before Sunday night’s game between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Chargers was even finished, Williams shared his thoughts on Pittsburgh’s chances. “Steelers can […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-can-bea...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/12/26 9:41 AM -
Familiar Foe Danielle Hunter Providing Texans With Aaron Rodgers Intel. The Texans’ Danielle Hunter has faced Aaron Rodgers numerous times over the years. Can he help give Houston an intel edge? He did pretty well for himself as a pass rusher this year, posting 15 sacks. Rodgers is harder to bring down mentally, however, than he is physically. At 42 years old, Rodgers is the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/familiar-foe-dan...
Chris Boswell (K - PIT)

1/12/26 9:01 AM -
Chris Boswell ‘Always Confident’ Despite String Of Misses: ‘Hitting The Ball Really Well’. Steelers K Chris Boswell has missed a kick in three straight games, but he isn’t worried heading into the playoffs. In last week’s win over the Ravens, he missed an extra point late in the game. That would have given them a three-point lead, and the Ravens went on to miss a 44-yard game-winning field […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/chris-boswell-al...
Josh Allen (QB - BUF)

1/12/26 8:57 AM -
'Warrior' Allen helps get Bills over hump on road. Fourth-quarter comebacks happen to be an important part of the team's success this season -- all behind quarterback Josh Allen -- and that continued Sunday as the reigning MVP led the Bills past the Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round 27-24.
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47582950/bills...
Justin Herbert (QB - LAC)

1/12/26 8:57 AM -
Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster. The Los Angeles Chargers' season ended Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defeat, "I didn't play well enough and didn't make any plays."
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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47587240/herbe...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

1/12/26 8:19 AM -
John Harbaugh reportedly has massive demands for accepting next head-coaching job. During a Friday appearance on ESPN Cleveland, Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of The Land on Demand said that he had spoken with a league insider regarding Harbaugh's "prerequisites" to meet with a team about its opening.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/john_harba...
Aaron Rodgers (QB - NYJ)

1/12/26 6:41 AM -
Familiar Foe Danielle Hunter Providing Texans With Aaron Rodgers Intel. The Texans’ Danielle Hunter has faced Aaron Rodgers numerous times over the years. Can he help give Houston an intel edge? He did pretty well for himself as a pass rusher this year, posting 15 sacks. Rodgers is harder to bring down mentally, however, than he is physically. At 42 years old, Rodgers is the […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/familiar-foe-dan...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 5:32 AM -
Steelers Vs Texans Prediction. As we’ve done in the past, below are the keys and my prediction of the Pittsburgh Steelers winning (or losing) today’s game. Three things that need to happen for the Steelers to end up on the right side of the score and vice versa in their Wild Card game against the Houston Texans. My Steelers […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-vs-texa...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/12/26 5:30 AM -
Steelers Vs. Texans 2025 Wild Card Week: Game Time, Line, Weather, Injuries, TV & Radio Schedule. 2025 Wild Card Week Houston Texans (12-5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) Kickoff: 8:00 PM/ET, Jan. 12, 2026 Site: Acrisure Stadium (68,400) • Pittsburgh, PA Playing Surface: Natural Grass TV Coverage: ESPN (national) Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analysis), Lisa Salters (sideline), and Laura Rutledge (sideline) Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network – WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970) […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-vs-texa...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

1/12/26 4:03 AM -
John Harbaugh reportedly has massive demands for accepting next head-coaching job. During a Friday appearance on ESPN Cleveland, Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of The Land on Demand said that he had spoken with a league insider regarding Harbaugh's "prerequisites" to meet with a team about its opening.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/john_harba...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/12/26 2:00 AM -
Depot After Dark: Steelers Surprise, Weezy Loves Tomlin, Browns Linked To Aiyuk. A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Jan. 11. STEELERS GIFT SUPER BOWL TICKETS The Pittsburgh Steelers gifted two tickets to Super Bowl LX to Chris Curd, […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/depot-after-dark...
Baltimore Ravens (DEF - BAL)

1/11/26 4:01 PM -
‘History On The Line:’ Calvin Austin III Details Thought Process Before Game-Winning Drive Against Ravens. Calvin Austin III played his role in keeping the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season alive when he scored the game-winning touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens last week. Aaron Rodgers found Austin in the end zone for the go-ahead score with less than a minute to go, and Pittsburgh held on to clinch the AFC North thanks to […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/history-on-the-l...
Heath Miller (TE - PIT)

1/11/26 4:00 PM -
Brown: Pat Freiermuth Has Been Selfless And Clutch, And Somewhere Heath Miller Is Smiling. Comparisons to Heath Miller were inevitable when the Steelers made Pat Freiermuth their highest-drafted tight end since 2005 — the year they struck gold with Miller at the end of the first round. Freiermuth’s rookie season made them inescapable. Ben Roethlisberger, as with Miller, took an instant liking to Freiermuth. Seven of his 22 TD […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/brown-pat-freier...
Houston Texans (DEF - HOU)

1/11/26 3:55 PM -
Texans Update Injury Report Ahead Of Steelers Game. The Houston Texans updated their injury report ahead of their Wild Card Round playoff matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the team ruling out CB Ajani Carter and listing QB Davis Mills as questionable. Carter had practiced in full all week but was listed as questionable on the team’s final injury report, while Mills was […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/texans-update-in...
Buffalo Bills (DEF - BUF)

1/11/26 2:28 PM -
Bloodied but unbowed Josh Allen leads Bills to thrilling playoff win over Jaguars.
Josh Allen took a pounding, doled out punishment and delivered Buffalo their first road playoff victory in more than three decades, a 27-24 win over Jacksonville in the AFC’s wildcard opener on Sunday.
With linebacker Devin Lloyd bearing down, Allen found Brandin Cooks for 36 yards just before the two-minute warning and then capped the go-ahead drive with a one-yard touchdown run. On the play before his score, Allen gained 10 yards on a sneak, refusing to go down while being pushed and pulled to the goalline.
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Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/11/26 2:16 PM -
Kenneth Gainwell Tabbed As Steelers’ Potential Postseason ‘Unsung Hero’. He’s already the team MVP after an impressive 2025 season, but now entering the postseason, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kennth Gainwell has a chance to be a star for the Black and Gold. Against a tough Houston Texans defense, the Steelers will need to get the ball out quickly in the passing game. That plays […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/kenneth-gainwell...
Nico Collins (WR - HOU)

1/11/26 1:01 PM -
‘Bully Ball’: Steelers’ Secondary ‘Ready For The Matchup’ Against Texans’ Nico Collins, Joey Porter Jr. Says. The Steelers have faced some big-name wide receivers this year, but Nico Collins will be a challenge for the secondary. CB Joey Porter Jr. believes his unit is up for the challenge, even while hinting that it’s not his alone. Making the Pro Bowl for the second straight year, Collins is the Texans’ primary receiving […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/bully-ball-steel...
Darnell Washington (TE - PIT)

1/11/26 12:45 PM -
‘My Eyes Light Up’: Darnell Washington Issues Warning To DBs Trying To Tackle Him 1-on-1. At nearly 6-7, 311 pounds, Darnell Washington is the most unique eligible receiver in the NFL, and he’s proven himself to be quite the matchup issue for opposing defenses trying to figure out how to handle the threat of him in the open field with the ball in his hands. In those situations, good luck […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/my-eyes-light-up...
Jaylen Warren (RB - PIT)

1/11/26 11:00 AM -
Texans DC Wary Of Steelers’ Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell: ‘They Like To Get Those Guys In Space’. The Steelers’ running back tandem of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell quietly put up an impressive season, but the Texans heard. Neither rushed for 1,000 yards, but both recorded 1,000 yards from scrimmage and found the end zone. Pittsburgh exploits both of them in the offense, but either one can carry the load if necessary. […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/texans-dc-wary-o...
Cleveland Browns (DEF - CLE)

1/11/26 5:04 AM -
John Harbaugh reportedly has massive demands for accepting next head-coaching job. During a Friday appearance on ESPN Cleveland, Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of The Land on Demand said that he had spoken with a league insider regarding Harbaugh's "prerequisites" to meet with a team about its opening.
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https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/john_harba...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/11/26 4:01 AM -
Steelers Wild Card Rooting Guide: Path to Another Home Playoff Game. The Pittsburgh Steelers will host their first playoff game since 2020 on Monday night—and their first in front of a full home crowd since 2017—but Wild Card Weekend could give them a chance to do it again. Here’s your Steelers rooting guide for Super Wild Card Weekend and the scenarios that could send another playoff […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/steelers-wild-ca...
Pittsburgh Steelers (DEF - PIT)

1/11/26 2:00 AM -
Depot After Dark: Livvy Dunne And Paul Skenes Support Steelers, AFC North Streak Remains Intact, Al Michaels Returns. A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Jan. 10. Dunne And Skenes Support Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting support from their hockey and baseball counterparts. After […]
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https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/depot-after-dark...