The Texans are looking to make it 10 straight wins when they head to Steel City for a playoff matchup with the Steelers.<\/p>\n
The Texans head into the playoffs as the hottest team in the NFL after 9 straight wins. Their key strength is definitely the defence – allowing just 17 points per game, which ranks them 2nd in the NFL. They’re great against the pass and run, which will be a key factor against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers attack. They can also score points, averaging 23.8 points per game (13th) and that’s despite starting QB C.J Stroud missing a few games in the middle of the season.<\/p>\n
The Steelers ended the season with a 4-1 record in their last 5 games and after a last second missed field goal last week, they held on to win the AFC North division. So, they’ll get the benefit of playing at home, where they have their last 2 games. They also get leading WR DK Metcalf back from suspension and Rodgers will be happy with that.<\/p>\n
Overall, the Texans are 12-6 against the Under this season as their defence has been tough to score against. The low-scoring trend should also continue into the playoffs. Pittsburgh also has a strong record against the Under, going 10-5 in their last 15 against the AFC and they usually start slowly in the 1st half.<\/p>\n
CJ should take advantage of a Steelers D that has given up 243 passing yards per game, ranking them 29th in the NFL. Stroud has also gone over this mark in 2 of his last 4 games.<\/p>\n
If Stroud goes over 225+ passing yards, most of that will be via Nico Collins. He’s ranked inside the top 10 for receiving yards this season and has beaten 70+ yards in 3 of his last 5 games.<\/p>\n