The Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly survived in Week 18, escaping with an AFC North title after Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal. Now, the hard part begins.
The Steelers haven't won a playoff game since the 2016 season, and they will have to give their all to snap that streak on Monday night when the Houston Texans come to Acrisure Stadium. The Texans have won 12 of their last 14 games, powered by a dominant defense and offense with some emerging young pass-catchers next to Nico Collins.
The Texans won in the wild-card round in each of C.J. Stroud's first two seasons, but this is the first time Stroud will be asked to do it on the road. Aaron Rodgers, meanwhile, has won just about everywhere, but Monday will mark his first playoff game since a divisional round upset at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers four years ago.
While he hasn't made his future plans clear, Monday could be the final game of Rodgers' career, three years after Tom Brady's career ended in the same prime-time playoff slot.
Here's what you need to know about the "Monday Night Football" matchup in the wild-card round and how to watch the game.
Who plays on Monday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Texans vs. Steelers
- Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
The NFL's "Monday Night Football" playoff game will see the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans for a trip to the divisional round.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 12
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Texans vs. Steelers is set to kick off from Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. ET on Monday night.
What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?
"Monday Night Football" will be simulcast live on ESPN, with Joe Buck (play-by-play) in the booth alongside Troy Aikman (analyst) from Acrisure Stadium.
The game will stream live on Fubo, which offers a free trial, as well as via the brand-new ESPN app.
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Monday Night Football radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to "Monday Night Football" live with SiriusXM on channel 88, NFL Radio, for the national broadcast.
Team-specific calls are available on channel 226 (Texans broadcast) and 225 (Steelers broadcast).
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