The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 season ended with a thud, as the team was completely outplayed and outpressed in their 30-6 Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans. The game took place in Pittsburgh as well.

Watch the best plays from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers 294-yard game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.

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Aaron Rodgers did his trademark “Mario” leap celebration and Mike Tomlin was mic'd up for Sunday night's game.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf grabs a short pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and barrels down the field for 17 yards. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud arcs a 36-yard ball to wide receiver Christian Kirk who makes a superman catch.

If the Steelers' playoff loss was Aaron Rodgers' final act, it won’t be a wholly satisfying one. Yet it won’t define him, either.

Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson shows his relentless effort by beating two blockers on his way to a second sack of Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson shows his relentless effort by beating two blockers ...

The first of two defensive touchdowns by the Texans for all intents and purposes ended the Steelers' comeback hopes.