The Houston Texans kicked off the NFL preseason against the Chicago Bears in the Hall of Fame Game, and now they’re back in action on Friday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Here is everything you need to know surrounding the Texans vs. Steelers Week 1 preseason game, including the channel, start time, live stream options, and more.
How to Watch Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Start time: Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, 7 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options: NFL App, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- Radio stations: SportsRadio 610, Steelers Audio Network
- Starting QBs: C.J. Stroud, Justin Fields
- Betting lines:
- Spread: PIT -1
- Total: 37.5
- Moneyline: PIT -110, HOU -110
The Texans and Bears couldn’t outlast the rain in Canton and had to call it quits, with Houston falling 21-17 in the third quarter despite Davis Mills and Case Keenum looking sharp in their time on the gridiron.
At the same time, second-year WR Xavier Hutchinson made the most of his touches. The 2023 sixth-round pick caught five of six targets for 56 yards and got one carry for eight yards.
Houston’s defense held firm in the first quarter but started to fold slightly when Brett Rypien came in in the second. While the Texans didn’t have a chance to answer Rypien’s third touchdown in the second half, the secondary and defensive reserves needed some work.
On Friday, fans will finally get to see Stroud hit the field, but there’s no word if his new weapon, WR Stefon Diggs, will also play.
2023 Stats Leaders
- QB:
- Texans: C.J. Stroud, 319 cmp/499 att, 4,108 yards, 23 TDs, five INTs
- Steelers: Kenny Pickett, 201 cmp/324 att, 2,070 yards, six TDs, four INTs
- RB:
- Texans: Devin Singletary, 216 carries, 898 yards, four TDs
- Steelers: Najee Harris, 255 carries, 1,035 yards, eight TDs, one fumble lost
- WR
- Texans: Nico Collins, 80 rec/109 targets, 1,297 yards, eight TDs
- Steelers: George Pickens, 63 rec/106 targets, 1,140 yards, five TDs
