Texans' lockdown defense overwhelms Steelers as Bullock proclaims the best

TL;DR
The Houston Texans throttled the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the Wild Card Weekend, holding Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and company to 175 total yards, forcing multiple turnovers, and opening the door with a Calen Bullock pick‑six and a Sheldon Rankins fumble TD. DeMeco Ryans’ defense smothered Pittsburgh on third downs, while the offense benefited from limited opportunities despite Stroud’s three turnovers. The performance cemented the Texans’ defensive dominance as they advanced with a 13-5 record and a 10th straight win, signaling a potential playoff push if the offense can tighten up.
- Calen Bullock, Texans swarm Steelers in blowout win: 'Everybody knows we are the best defense' NFL.com
- 'Best defense' steals show in Texans' wild-card win ESPN
- Texans defense eliminates Steelers from NFL Playoffs, Divisional round storylines CBS Sports
- Aaron Rodgers, Mike Tomlin tackle questions on futures after ugly 30-6 playoff loss NFL.com
- Aaron Rodgers' career may have ended with his worst-ever playoff performance NBC News
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