Texans Favored to Close Wild Card Clash Against Steelers
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In the AFC Wild Card, the Houston Texans are listed as the favorite (-3) to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, with an over/under of 38.5. Houston rides a nine-game win streak behind QB C.J. Stroud and a top-ranked defense, while Pittsburgh has been uneven despite a late-season boost from QB Aaron Rodgers. The game, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Jan 12, 2026 (8:15 p.m. ET), is predicted by FOX Sports’ AI to be low-scoring, with a final score of about 25-18 in favor of Houston.
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