NFL Playoffs: Houston Texans beat Pittsburgh Steelers. The end of Aaron Rodgers?

Houston’s pass rush has wreaked havoc this season, helping the Texans to a 12-5 record and a third straight playoff appearance.

And they gave Rodgers a tough time in his 23rd playoff appearance and first in four years.

The two-time Super Bowl winner failed to keep the Steelers offense going, though their defense also made life difficult for Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud.

They forced the game’s first three turnovers — two Stroud fumbles, plus an interception — but the best Pittsburgh could muster on the next possessions was a solo field goal.

That led to a 7-6 halftime score, with Christian Kirk scoring for Houston, before their defensive pressure paid off in the final quarter.

Rodgers fumbled after being sacked by Will Anderson and Sheldon Rankins recovered the loose ball for a 33-yard score.

Woody Marks then reached the end zone with a 13-yard rush and four plays later Rodgers was intercepted by Calen Bullock, who returned it for a 50-yard touchdown.