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On Tuesday, the Steelers announced that head coach Mike Tomlin was stepping away from coaching following a 10-7 season which saw the Steelers lose 30-6 in the AFC Wild Card to the Houston Texans and Tomlin reach 7 straight playoff losses tying the NFL record. The Steelers do retain the rights to Tomlin, making it […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 5 days ago | 1 read
Darrell Taylor will go from the No. 5 seed to the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The New England Patriots officially added the former Houston Texans defensive end to the practice squad on Wednesday, as first reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Taylor, 28, cleared waivers and became a free agent the afternoon prior. […]
From Pats Pulpit | 5 days ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing significant uncertainty at both head coach and quarterback heading into the 2026 season. Following the Steelers’ Wild Card round loss to the Houston Texans, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was noncommittal about his playing future, saying he did not want to make “an emotional decision” regarding a potential return next season. That […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 5 days ago | 2 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season came to an end Monday night in a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round, marking the seventh consecutive playoff loss for Pittsburgh, and the fifth straight playoff loss by double digits. The game also ended what was a rough season for tight end Pat Freiermuth. The […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 5 days ago | 2 reads
The AFC divisional round’s connections do not end with executive vice president and general manager Nick Caserio. Nor do they end with a coaching staff featuring Nick Caley, Cole Popovich, Jerry Schuplinski and even Ben McDaniels. Not with the scouting, personnel and development likes of D.J. Debick, Steve Cargile, Shane Vereen and André Davis, either. […]
From Pats Pulpit | 5 days ago | 4 reads
As the Arizona Cardinals continue to look for another new head coach, they are leaning into things a bit different this time, casting a wide net. Enter Houston Texans defensive coordinator and former Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach Matt Burke. Burke is the Texans defensive play caller, and has created a monster of a defense […]
From Revenge of the Birds | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Wild card weekend did not disappoint for the first three games as the Rams-Panthers, Packers-Bears, Bills-Jaguars, and 49ers-Eagles all delivered one score games coming down to the final possession. The divisional round is now set with the Bills-Broncos and 49ers-Seahawks playing on Saturday. On Sunday, the Texans-Patriots and Rams-Bears will play for their opportunity to […]
From Turf Show Times | 6 days ago | 2 reads
The New England Patriots have finally gotten off the schneid. After not winning a playoff game in their last seven seasons, they beat the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday night to punch their ticket to the AFC divisional round. There, the Houston Texans await. For quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the Patriots, this […]
From Pats Pulpit | 6 days ago | 1 read
The Day After the Day After…when the raw, immediate emotions from the aftermath of a game diminish into the realm of clarity and the proverbial (or literal) hangover no longer haunts the mind. With that, a review of Wild Card Weekend: So, about that defense?: In the “Well, No [KITTEN] Department” Houston’s playoff success would ride […]
From Battle Red Blog | 6 days ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped a bombshell on the NFL on Tuesday when it was announced that Mike Tomlin has stepped down as head coach after 19 seasons. This came after the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild card round of the playoffs 30-6, marking the fifth consecutive playoff game the Steelers have […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The New England Patriots were one of the worst teams in football each of the last two seasons. Fortunes can change quickly in the NFL, however, and on Sunday, the team of first-year head coach Mike Vrabel will compete for a spot in the AFC Championship Game. Between them and the conference title game, however, […]
From Pats Pulpit | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The New England Patriots and Houston Texans will not be the only teams on the field for Sunday’s divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. The third one, those wearing black and white stripes, will be led by referee Shawn Smith, as was announced by the NFL. Officiating website Football Zebras had to say the following […]
From Pats Pulpit | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The AFC Divisional round of the NFL playoffs will see the New England Patriots (14-3) and Houston Texans (12-5) clash at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Where to Buy Patriots vs. Texans Tickets If you’re wanting to buy tickets for the Week 2 game featuring the Patriots and the Texans, head on over to Vivid Seats to grab your seats today! Patriots vs. Texans Game Info When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET Where: Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts TV ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 6 days ago | 1 read
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From Battle Red Blog | 6 days ago | 1 read
After 19 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, head coach Mike Tomlin decided to step down after losing his seventh straight playoff game — a 30-6 beatdown at the hands of the Houston Texans. That came after the Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh following his 26-24 Week 18 loss to Pittsburgh, ending his 18th […]
From Arrowhead Pride | 6 days ago | 0 reads
Mike Tomlin informed the Pittsburgh Steelers that he will be stepping down as head coach on Monday. This comes after Pittsburgh’s 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round of the playoffs, marking nine seasons since Pittsburgh’s last playoff win. Tomlin has released a statement via the team: “After much thought and […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 6 days ago | 0 reads
After 19 years as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin officially stepped away from the position Tuesday following a Wild Card playoff exit against the Houston Texans. An important distinction is that Tomlin was ultimately the one who chose to move on, not the Steelers. He wasn’t fired, and as a result, […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 6 days ago | 0 reads
CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans are back in the NFL playoffs after a 12-5 record in 2025. How have the Texans fared in the playoffs in franchise history? Let’s look at the team’s playoff history. How Many Times Have the Texans Made the Playoffs? (Schaub helped HOU earn its first playoff bid in the 2011 season. Photo: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Texans have reached the playoffs 9 times in franchise history. They have reached the postseason in each of the last three ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The New Orleans Saints already know where they will be drafting in 2026, but for the playoff teams, some of the first spots were solidified after last night’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans. Here is the new first-round draft order. Updated 2026 NFL Draft order What the Saints can do at #8 […]
From Canal Street Chronicles | 6 days ago | 0 reads
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From Pats Pulpit | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The Houston Texans closed out Wild Card weekend with a dominating defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night. The loss marked the seventh consecutive playoff defeat for the Steelers, tying head coach Mike Tomlin with former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis for the longest postseason losing streak in NFL history. The game also […]
From Dawgs By Nature | 7 days ago | 1 read
How sweet it is. Three seasons under DeMeco Ryans and three times the Texans have won big on Wild Card weekend. This time they finally won on the road as they smothered the Pittsburgh Steelers and almost literally put Aaron Rodgers into a sleeper hold. The final score will say this one was a blowout […]
From Battle Red Blog | 7 days ago | 1 read
Having won their first playoff game in seven years, the New England Patriots are going to try to make it two in a row with a ticket to the AFC Championship on the line. Standing in their way is arguably the hottest team in the NFL right now, a Houston Texans squad coming off its […]
From Pats Pulpit | 7 days ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers faced a fate that has become all too familiar – a lopsided loss in the wild card round to close out their season. The Houston Texans defeated Pittsburgh 30-6 to advance to the divisional round to face the New England Patriots. With the loss comes questions about the respective futures of multiple […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 7 days ago | 1 read
The Steelers’ playoff struggles continued with a blowout loss to the Texans on Monday Night Football. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had: 1. Everything leads to the same result “Sitting up here again. Same story.” Star outside linebacker T.J. Watt’s press conference was a short and dismal affair following the Steelers’ […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 7 days ago | 0 reads