Final2023 Week 4

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Houston Texans, Week 4 2023

Pittsburgh Steelers

Away

6

Houston Texans

HomeWon

30

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Steelers00606
Texans10601430

PIT 6HOU 30 Final

  • Passing leader

    C.J. Stroud

    HOU · QB

    21.8PPR pts

    16/30, 306 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Nico Collins

    HOU · WR

    35.8PPR pts

    7 REC, 168 YDS, 2 TD

  • Steelers leader

    Jaylen Warren

    PIT · RB

    11.5PPR pts

    8 ATT, 29 YDS, 6 REC, 26 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Steven Nelson

    HOU

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Texans 30, Steelers 6: Houston leads from start to finish

Houston led 16–0 at halftime and outscored Pittsburgh 14–6 after the break to win 30–6. The Texans finished with a 451–225 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play.

Pittsburgh didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Steelers went 6-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Texans kept the ball for 32:35 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 13 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2.5 yards/play HOU 6.5 · PIT 4.0
  • +1 turnover margin HOU 0 turnovers
  • +226 total yards HOU 451 · PIT 225

Game Highlights

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Why the Texans Won

Houston won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Steelers vs Texans
SteelersStatTexans
4.0Yards per play6.5
1Turnovers0
225Total yards451
Other team stats
56Plays69
43%Third-down conversion50%
27:25Time of possession32:35

Scoring Summary

The Texans scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Steelers scored two field goals.

Scoring plays, Steelers vs Texans
TimeTeamPlayPITHOU
1st quarter
8:55HOUC.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 2-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP07
1:20HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 36-yard FG Extends lead010
2nd quarter
12:09HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 38-yard FG Extends lead013
0:00HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 39-yard FG Extends lead016
3rd quarter
9:31PITChris Boswell 35-yard FG316
5:47PITChris Boswell 23-yard FG616
4th quarter
10:50HOUDevin Singletary → Dalton Schultz, 6-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP623
3:39HOUC.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 52-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP630

Fantasy Points: Steelers vs Texans, Week 4 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Nico CollinsHOUWR35.8 PTSWR3
  2. C.J. StroudHOUQB21.8 PTSQB10
  3. Dalton SchultzHOUTE13.2 PTSTE6
  4. Dameon PierceHOURB11.8 PTSRB17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
C.J. StroudHOUQB21.8QB1016/30306204160111.3Start/Sit →
Kenny PickettPITQB4.5QB2915/231140129059.0Start/Sit →
Mitchell TrubiskyPITQB0.7QB363/51800———67.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Nico CollinsHOUWR35.8WR3WR———971682Start/Sit →
Dalton SchultzHOUTE13.2TE6TE———33421Start/Sit →
Dameon PierceHOURB11.8RB17RB2481021270Start/Sit →
Jaylen WarrenPITRB11.5RB18RB829066260Start/Sit →
Najee HarrisPITRB11.3RB19RB1471021320Start/Sit →
Devin SingletaryHOURB8.8RB28RB725011110Start/Sit →
Calvin AustinPITWR5.9WR63WR15053240
Robert WoodsHOUWR5.6WR64WR———63260
George PickensPITWR5.5WR66WR———73250Start/Sit →
Tank DellHOUWR3.9WR84WR213031160
Pat FreiermuthPITTE3.7TE34TE———4370Start/Sit →
John MetchieHOUWR3.2WR88WR———21220
Darnell WashingtonPITTE2.0TE44TE———11100Start/Sit →
Allen RobinsonPITWR1.8WR110WR———2180
Mike BooneHOURB0.4RB73RB140————
Andrew BeckHOURB0.0—RB———1000

Fantasy Usage

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. George PickensWR58 snaps98%
  2. Calvin AustinWR53 snaps90%
  3. Allen RobinsonWR50 snaps85%
  4. Pat FreiermuthTE30 snaps51%
  5. Najee HarrisRB29 snaps49%

Target Share27 targets

  1. George Pickens26%, 7 targets
  2. Jaylen Warren22%, 6 targets
  3. Calvin Austin19%, 5 targets
  4. Pat Freiermuth15%, 4 targets
  5. Allen Robinson7%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Najee Harris56%, 14 carries
  2. Jaylen Warren32%, 8 carries
  3. Kenny Pickett8%, 2 carries
  4. Calvin Austin4%, 1 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Nico CollinsWR54 snaps76%
  2. Robert WoodsWR51 snaps72%
  3. Tank DellWR50 snaps70%
  4. Dameon PierceRB42 snaps59%
  5. Dalton SchultzTE35 snaps49%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Nico Collins33%, 9 targets
  2. Robert Woods22%, 6 targets
  3. Dalton Schultz11%, 3 targets
  4. Tank Dell11%, 3 targets
  5. Dameon Pierce7%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share38 carries

  1. Dameon Pierce63%, 24 carries
  2. Devin Singletary18%, 7 carries
  3. C.J. Stroud11%, 4 carries
  4. Tank Dell5%, 2 carries
  5. Mike Boone3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George PickensPITWR5898%726%0
Calvin AustinPITWR5390%519%1
Allen RobinsonPITWR5085%27%0
Nico CollinsHOUWR5476%933%0
Robert WoodsHOUWR5172%622%0
Tank DellHOUWR5070%311%2
Dameon PierceHOURB4259%27%24
Pat FreiermuthPITTE3051%415%0
Dalton SchultzHOUTE3549%311%0
Najee HarrisPITRB2949%27%14
Jaylen WarrenPITRB2949%622%8
Andrew BeckHOURB3448%14%0
Darnell WashingtonPITTE2542%14%0
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE3042%00%0
Devin SingletaryHOURB2535%14%7
Connor HeywardPITRB1525%00%0
John MetchieHOUWR1623%27%0
Brevin JordanHOUTE1420%00%0
Miles BoykinPITWR610%00%0
Mike BooneHOURB46%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Dameon PierceHOU · RB11.818.1−6.359%63% car—02463%27%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB21.815.1+6.7100%30 att—30411%00%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR35.815.0+20.876%33% tgt—000%933%
Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB11.514.9−3.449%32% car—0832%622%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB11.311.9−0.649%56% car—01456%27%
George PickensPIT · WR5.511.7−6.298%26% tgt—000%726%
Kenny PickettPIT · QB4.510.9−6.483%23 att—2328%00%
Robert WoodsHOU · WR5.610.0−4.472%22% tgt—000%622%
Calvin Austin IIIPIT · WR5.99.0−3.190%19% tgt—014%519%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE3.76.7−3.051%15% tgt—000%415%
Devin SingletaryHOU · RB8.86.4+2.435%18% car—1718%14%
Tank DellHOU · WR3.96.2−2.370%11% tgt—025%311%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE13.25.0+8.249%11% tgt—000%311%
Allen RobinsonPIT · WR1.83.3−1.585%7% tgt—000%27%
John Metchie IIIHOU · WR3.23.3−0.123%7% tgt—000%27%
Mitchell TrubiskyPIT · QB0.72.1−1.417%5 att—500%00%
Andrew BeckHOU · RB0.01.7−1.748%4% tgt—000%14%
Darnell WashingtonPIT · TE2.01.7+0.342%4% tgt—000%14%
Mike BooneHOU · RB0.40.6−0.26%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Steelers 27 targets and 25 carries; Texans 27 targets and 38 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kenny Pickett Unlucky

PIT · QB · 4.5 pts on 10.9 expected

15 of 23 passing for 114 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kenny Pickett →

C.J. Stroud Ran hot

HOU · QB · 21.8 pts on 15.1 expected

16 of 30 passing for 306 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 16 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

Jaylen Warren

PIT · RB · 11.5 pts on 14.9 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 26 yards; 8 carries (32% of the team's) for 29 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Warren →

Najee Harris

PIT · RB · 11.3 pts on 11.9 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 32 yards; 14 carries (56% of the team's) for 71 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Najee Harris →

Dameon Pierce Volume, no payoff

HOU · RB · 11.8 pts on 18.1 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 27 yards; 24 carries (63% of the team's) for 81 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dameon Pierce →

Nico Collins Ran hot

HOU · WR · 35.8 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (33% of the team's), 7 catches for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

George Pickens Unlucky

PIT · WR · 5.5 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (26% of the team's), 3 catches for 25 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: George Pickens →

Dalton Schultz Ran hot

HOU · TE · 13.2 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 42 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Dalton Schultz →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Stock up: Jaylen Warren led the backfield with 49% of the snaps after trailing Najee Harris before this game.
  • Stock up: Calvin Austin III played 90% of the snaps, up from a 68% season average.
  • Stock down: Najee Harris lost the backfield lead: 49% of the snaps to Jaylen Warren's 49%.

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Andrew Beck played 48% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
  • Stock down: Dalton Schultz played 49% of the snaps, down from a 73% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Steelers defense and Texans defense
Points allowed toSteelers DTexans D
QBs15.017.1
RBs20.320.3
WRs32.131.2
TEs12.413.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Houston opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Texans win probability

Texans win probability by game minuteTexans started at 50%, stood at 95% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Stroud → Collins, 2-yd TD50% → 71%Q1 8:55
  2. +8Fairbairn 36-yd FG72% → 80%Q1 1:20
  3. +6Fairbairn 38-yd FG81% → 87%Q2 12:09
  4. +4Fairbairn 39-yd FG91% → 95%Q2 0:00
  5. −5Boswell 23-yd FG95% → 90%Q3 5:47

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Steelers vs Texans
Pittsburgh SteelersMeasureHouston Texans
56Plays69
55%Pass rate45%
3.6Yds / dropback10.1
4.6Yds / carry3.7
6/14Third downs6/12

Efficiency edge Houston ran 13 more plays and gained 6.5 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • PIT Pickens 26% · Warren 22% · Austin 19%
  • HOU Collins 33% · Woods 22% · Schultz 11%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Steelers vs Texans
ResultPITHOU
Touchdowns03
Field goals23
Punts53
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs11

HOU turnover edge: +1

  • The Texans opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 69-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Texans drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:0012696:05Touchdown
PITQ1 8:558134:09Interception
HOUQ1 4:469273:26Field goal
PITQ1 1:20321:28Punt
HOUQ2 14:527482:43Field goal
PITQ2 12:09321:32Punt
HOUQ2 10:376393:32Downs
PITQ2 7:055212:39Punt
HOUQ2 4:265252:29Punt
PITQ2 1:575251:16Punt
HOUQ2 0:415570:41Field goal
PITQ3 15:0010585:29Field goal
HOUQ3 9:313-100:51Punt
PITQ3 8:407412:53Field goal
HOUQ3 5:474171:04Punt
PITQ3 4:437343:33Downs
HOUQ3 1:1010585:20Touchdown
PITQ4 10:50380:47Punt
HOUQ4 10:0311866:24Touchdown
PITQ4 3:397313:39End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Steelers vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Steelers and Texans first met in 2002 and have played 9 times since.

All-time series
5–4Steelers lead, 9 meetings since 2002
Postseason
1–0Texans won in 2025
Largest Steelers win
34–62017
Largest Texans win
30–62025

Since 2021

2–0 Texans lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. T = Texans win, S = Steelers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 13 Texans at Steelers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Steelers vs Texans
SteelersStatTexans
10-7Record10-7
17.9Points per game22.2
304.3Yards per game342.4
5.0Yards per play5.4
19.1Points allowed per game20.8
342.1Yards allowed per game330.7

Steelers vs Texans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 13 in Pittsburgh. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Steelers vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Steelers vs Texans Week 4 game?

The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–6 in Week 4 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on October 1, 2023. See the Texans' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Steelers vs Texans?

The final score was Texans 30, Steelers 6. The Texans led 16–0 at halftime, and the second half went Steelers 6, Texans 14.

What happened in the Steelers vs Texans game?

Houston led 16–0 at halftime and outscored Pittsburgh 14–6 after the break to win 30–6. The Texans finished with a 451–225 edge in total offense and averaged 6.5 yards per play. Nico Collins led all players with 7 catches for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Steelers committed 1 turnover, the Texans none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Steelers vs Texans?

Nico Collins led the game with 35.8 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 4, on 7 catches for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. C.J. Stroud was next with 21.8 (QB10). See Nico Collins's 2023 game log.

Who led Steelers vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?

C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 16 of 30 for 306 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dameon Pierce (HOU) led in rushing with 24 carries for 81 yards. Nico Collins (HOU) led in receiving with 7 catches for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Nico Collins score against the Steelers?

Nico Collins scored 35.8 points in PPR leagues, 32.3 in half-PPR and 28.8 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 4 of the 2023 season, on 7 catches for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Steelers vs Texans?

Nico Collins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.8 PPR points on 15.0 xFP (+20.8). Kenny Pickett fell furthest short, with 4.5 points on 10.9 xFP (−6.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Steelers vs Texans?

Dameon Pierce had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Texans beat the Steelers?

The Texans beat the Steelers 30–6 because they averaged 6.5 yards per play to 4.0, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 451–225.

Which team won the turnover battle in Steelers vs Texans?

The Texans won the turnover battle 1–0: the Steelers gave the ball away 1 time and the Texans not at all. The Texans won the game.

What is the all-time Steelers vs Texans record?

The Steelers lead the all-time series 5–4 across 9 meetings since 2002, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Steelers and Texans last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2023, they last met in the 2020 season on September 27, 2020, when the Steelers beat the Texans 28–21.

Have the Steelers and Texans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2025 playoffs. The Steelers are 0–1 against the Texans in the postseason.

What is the Steelers vs Texans record since 2021?

The Texans lead 2–0 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.