Steelers' Ground Game Stumbles, Texans Take Victory at Acrisure Stadium

In a contest that saw the Pittsburgh Steelers fall to the Houston Texans with a final score of 20-12, both teams kicked off their preseason with contrasting fortunes. The Steelers now stand at 0-1 in the preseason, while the Texans have taken an early lead with a 1-0 record. Despite a spirited effort from both sides, it was the Texans who capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win.

The game unfolded at Acrisure Stadium in front of 63,194 attendees who witnessed a hard-fought battle on the turf. The Steelers' offense managed to accumulate a total of 344 yards but struggled to convert these into points on the board. Quarterback Kyle Allen threw for 193 yards and one touchdown but also gave up an interception that hindered Pittsburgh's momentum. On the ground, Daijun Edwards led with an impressive average of nine yards per carry and scored one touchdown, showcasing his potential as a key player for future matchups.

The defense showed moments of resilience with three sacks and six tackles for loss against Houston's offense. DeMarvin Leal stood out by recording one sack and contributing significantly to limiting Houston's advance. However, despite forcing three turnovers and achieving three forced three-and-outs, they were unable to completely stifle their opponents' scoring drives.

Special teams had mixed results; Cameron Johnston punted five times for an average of nearly 44 yards per punt but managed only one inside-the-20 kick which could have provided more advantageous field positions.

Looking ahead, Pittsburgh will aim to bounce back when they host Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on August 17th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on NFL Network as well as through satellite channel 212 where they'll hope for a turnaround performance from their team.