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Steelers first-quarter scoring: Pittsburgh's woeful offensive streak extends to 70 games with poor start vs. Texans

January 13, 2026

Story byDaniel ChavkinTue, January 13, 2026 at 2:30 AM UTC·2 min readSteelers first-quarter scoring: Pittsburgh's woeful offensive streak extends to 70 games with poor start vs. Texans originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense was one of the big storylines entering the playoffs, as the unit has struggled early in games lately. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn fact, the Steelers began their playoff game against the Houston Texans looking to foil two different streaks, both of which showed just how slow Pittsburgh's offense started games throughout their playoff win drought. Fortunately for the Steelers, they were able to execute a scoring drive to open Monday night's game, but it further emphasized this specific issue.

Steelers first-quarter scoring: Pittsburgh's woeful offensive streak extends to 70 games with poor start vs. Texans

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Here's a look at how the Steelers' first quarter against the Texans compares to their recent past. MORE: Live updates, highlights from Steelers vs.
TexansSteelers first quarter scoringThe Steelers collected a field goal in the first quarter against the Texans, taking a 3-0 lead after 15 minutes.
However, the three highlights just how much Pittsburgh's offense has struggled in the first frame of games. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPlayoff scoreless streakEntering the game, the Steelers hadn't scored a first-quarter point in six-straight playoff games dating back to 2016.
In that span, Pittsburgh was outscored 73-0 in those first quarters and lost all six of those games. By scoring three points against Houston, the Steelers break that six-game streak and collect their first points in the first quarter of a playoff game since the 2016 divisional round against the Kansas City Chiefs.
That also happens to be the last playoff game that the Steelers won. MORE: Inside Steelers home winning streak on 'MNF'First-quarter points streakIn addition to the playoff streak, the Steelers have a larger first-quarter streak that has extended through multiple regular seasons.

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Steelers first-quarter scoring: Pittsburgh's woeful offensive streak extends to 70 games with poor start vs. Texans

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