Overview
- The Texans beat the Steelers 30-6 in the AFC wild-card, holding Pittsburgh without a touchdown and handing Mike Tomlin a seventh straight playoff defeat that ties an NFL record.
- Aaron Rodgers went 17-of-33 for 146 yards with a pick-six and a lost fumble that became a 33-yard touchdown, as Houston’s defense generated two defensive scores and four sacks.
- In his postgame remarks, Rodgers called hot-seat talk about Tomlin and Matt LaFleur “an absolute joke” and ended the press conference after an expletive in response to a follow-up.
- Rodgers said he will avoid “emotional decisions” about retirement, while ESPN analyst Troy Aikman said on the broadcast he believes the game could be Rodgers’ last.
- Prediction-market odds on Kalshi jumped to a 68% chance Rodgers retires from 49% pregame, yet NFL Network reported the Steelers would be open to bringing him back if he plays on.