Houston’s defense dominated the game, scoring on a fumble return and a pick six in the fourth quarter. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud committed three turnovers, but the Houston defense held the Steelers to 175 yards, including just 146 yards passing for Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers in what may have been his final NFL game.

On the eve of their clash in the AFC Divisional Round, the Houston Texans and New England Patriots both released hype videos for the matchup.

A back-to-back Pro Bowler, the veteran caught 71 passes for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season. Collins had almost twice as many targets (120) as Jayden Higgins (68), Stroud’s second-most targeted receiver this season.

Coming off a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Divisional Round, Mike Vrabel ’s New England Patriots are now just one win away from the AFC Championship Game. They’ll host CJ Stroud and the red-hot Texans at Gillette Stadium (3:00 p.m. EST).

Drake Maye has exceeded expectations this season and is a legitimate MVP candidate. Joe Buck compared the New England Patriots quarterback to one of the best quarterbacks of all time. During an appearance on NBC Sports Boston’s “Next Pats Podcast,

The Texans, as a franchise, have yet to play a postseason game in the snow in their 24-year history. For many players, this will be their first time dealing with such conditions. Yet Ross presents himself as cool and calm about the upcoming challenges at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. However, he acknowledges the potential dangers.

The Houston Texans will be without star wide receiver Nico Collins in their key playoff matchup against the New England Patriots after he sustained a concussion.

Another NFL playoff weekend is here, and the Texans are set to face the New England Patriots Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. With Houston's playoff team on the road, bars, restaurants and other establishments are hosting watch parties across the city.