The Steelers offense proved to be no match for a ferocious Texans defense that scored two touchdowns off a fumble return and pick-six. The Texans out-gained the Steelers 408-175, the largest differential in Pittsburgh playoff history and their lowest yardage total in a playoff game since 1947, per ESPN.

With the loss, the Steelers extended their playoff drought to nine seasons without a win and have now put together seven straight postseason defeats. As expected, head coach Mike Tomlin was asked afterward if he had given any thought to his future with the organization.

Neither Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers nor head coach Mike Tomlin were ready to make any declarative statements regarding their futures following a dismal 30-6 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans to end their 2025 season.

Aaron Rodgers called the idea of firing Mike Tomlin 'an absolute joke' despite a seventh straight playoff loss.

“I’m not even in that mindset as I sit here tonight,” Tomlin told reporters. “I’m more in the mindset of what transpired in this stadium, and certainly what we did and didn’t do. Not a big-picture mentality as I sit here tonight.”

After the Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Houston Texans in the NFL wild-card round, Aaron Rodgers stood up for his former and current coaches.