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Christian Kirk’s Playoff Breakout Lifts Texans Over Steelers

His resurgence positions him as a primary target with Nico Collins in concussion protocol for a short-week trip to the Patriots.

Overview

  • Kirk delivered eight catches for 144 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s 30-6 wild-card win in Pittsburgh.
  • C.J. Stroud’s 6-yard strike to Kirk gave the Texans a 7-3 second-quarter lead, and the team shared the clip on its X account.
  • The veteran had produced just 239 yards and one touchdown in 13 regular-season games after a 2025 trade from Jacksonville.
  • Nico Collins sustained a concussion, and his availability for Sunday at New England is uncertain as he moves through the protocol.
  • Kirk converted key third downs with gains of 36, 46 and 33 yards, extending drives that helped Houston control the game.