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The New England Patriots defense was dominant in a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL wild card round.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Houston Texans for an AFC Wild Card playoff game. The game is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch the game on ESPN or stream it on ESPN+ and NFL+.
Houston's defense smothered the Pittsburgh Steelers and also scored two touchdowns in a 30-6 AFC wild-card victory Monday night at Acrisure Stadium. The Texans' 10th consecutive victory was their first win in seven tries on the road in the franchise's playoff history.