Texans’ Dramatic 92-Yard Drive Shakes Steelers’ Defense and Sends Shockwaves Through the Game

The Texans have been inching their way up the field with three determined drives starting deep in their own territory—at the 10, 26, and 8-yard lines—yet none has really shifted the momentum until this explosive moment. They engineered an impressive 92-yard march, the second-longest in their postseason history, climaxing with C.J. Stroud’s precise 6-yard touchdown toss to Christian Kirk. That play handed the visitors a 7-3 edge with over eight minutes left in the first half, and man, it felt like the tide might just be turning. Clocking in at 14 plays over 7 minutes and 1 second, the drive saw Running Back Woody Marks making significant gains, although there’s concern lingering now as he’s under concussion evaluation after a hard hit near the Pittsburgh 6. Stroud’s efficient work—9 completions on 13 attempts for 97 yards—and Kirk’s solid 46 yardage on three catches have been vital engines pushing this offense forward. Meanwhile, the Steelers managed to put points on the board earlier via a 32-yard field goal by Chris Boswell, but the story unfolding here is all about the Texans’ gritty persistence. It’s shaping up to be an intriguing half. LEARN MORE

The Texans have had three drives, starting at their own 10, 26 and 8. It hasn’t mattered.

They had the second-longest drive of the postseason in their history, going 92 yards for a go-ahead touchdown. C.J. Stroud completed a 6-yard touchdown pass to Christian Kirk, giving the visitors a 7-3 lead with 8:28 remaining in the first half.

The Texans had 14 plays and used up 7:01.

Running back Woody Marks was a big part of the drive, but he is questionable to return. Marks hit his head on the ground on a 7-yard run to the Pittsburgh 6. He is undergoing a concussion check.

Marks has nine carries for 51 yards, and Kirk has three catches for 46 yards. Stroud is 9-of-13 for 97 yards.

The Steelers scored on a 32-yard field goal by Chris Boswell with 6:02 left in the first quarter.