The Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans will square off for a preseason Week 1 game on Friday night at Acrisure Stadium, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET.
Earlier in the week, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans revealed that team would be playing its starters for the exhibition opener, which means we'll get a look at budding star quarterback C.J. Stroud and his newest weapon, star wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Meanwhile, the Steelers won't be playing some of their more notable players, like quarterback Russell Wilson and edge rusher T.J. Watt, but they will have at least some starters on the field. In Wilson's absence, quarterback Justin Fields will get the start, and he's expected to play a few series with the first-team offense.
Along with Wilson and Watt, guard Isaac Seumalo, defensive lineman Cam Heyward, outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and linebacker Patrick Queen will not suit up.
If you aren't able to watch the game on television, don't fret. Sporting News has you covered with the live score, game updates and highlights from the preseason Week 1 contest between the Steelers and Texans on Friday night.
Steelers vs. Texans live score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
| Texans | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Steelers | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Steelers vs. Texans live updates, highlights
Fourth quarter
Kyle Allen picked and that will do it #Steelers
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Kyron Johnson a few nice plays on D and Steelers will get one last crack #Steelers
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Two-Minute Warning#Steelers
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
(2:00) 5-C.Johnston punts 50 yards to HST 40, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 38-J.Taylor to 50 for 10 yards (18O-J.Plumlee; 34-J.Elliott). 👀 #Steelers
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Jeremiah Moon sack #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/efjumKAqBW
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Third quarter
(12:51) (Shotgun) 31O-D.Edwards left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.#Steelers
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Offensive player stats after 3Q #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/pBULSuPPSG
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Defensive player stats after 3Q #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/FAm9KrE5Ct
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Kyle Allen to Connor Heyward TD #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/Sltlj7Wcox
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Connor Heyward is the first Steeler to score a touchdown in the 2024 season on a 6-yard pass from Kyle Allen. Matthew Wright misses the extra point after what looked to be a high snap from Christian Kuntz.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 10, 2024
Texans 17, Steelers 6 with 4:31 left in the third.
Steelers' first crack at the new kickoff rules goes off without a hitch, but it's Matthew Wright instead of Chris Boswell. They'll wake him up Sept. 8 in Atlanta.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 10, 2024
Second quarter
First half for the Steelers:
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Two bad exchanges for Fields & Herbig
2 sacks allowed
Fields 5/6/67 nice connection with Jefferson for 20
Nice run by Warren
4G fail by Kyle Allen to CA3 & had him
0-5 on 3D
Quez MUFF
Montravius nice half along with Leal
front getting pressure…
Team stats 1H #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/0hAkrO7TDl
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Defensive player stats 1H #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/xsSj1UO1N3
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
Steelers offensive player stats 1H #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/Zsp2aaKeh5
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 10, 2024
#Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn makes 36-yard field goal, they lead #Steelers 17-0 @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 10, 2024
#Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale @DGO23_ four-yard touchdown run @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 10, 2024
DeMarvin Leal sack #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/2zB9YTROgN
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
DeMarvin Leal with a well played sack off the left edge. There's the player we've been seeing improve in camp. #Steelers
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
The muff by Quez Watkins #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/Scfy5v7DWy
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
Steelers special teams having a night! Quez Watkins muffs a punt and the Texans recover at PIT30.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 9, 2024
Monte Adams has a sack and a batted-down ball already today
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) August 9, 2024
WOOF.
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
Kyle Allen puts the ball to the back pylon to a wide open Calvin Austin and it's dropped on 4th down.
Didn't need to throw it that far after he broke so open, but also need to catch the pass.
All around, bad finish to what WAS a good drive. #Steelers
First quarter
Offensive player stats 1Q #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/SdDYiizwwO
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
Tough sledding so far for #Texans running back Dameon Pierce: four runs, four yards with little room to operate @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 9, 2024
Joey Porter Jr. has been flagged a decent amount in camp and it shows up again there trying to cover downfield on Robert Woods. I'm going to go ahead and place this in the "mildly concerning" filing cabinet.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 9, 2024
Unfortunately getting checked by trainers.
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) August 9, 2024
Looked like Van Jefferson caught a 2nd down conversion, but it's ruled incomplete.
Then looked like pressure came from the right side past Tory Fautanu again for the sack on 3rd down.#Steelers punt and now face the 2nd team offense of the Texans.
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
Fields missed Freiermuth streaking on a deep corner on the incomplete pass to Jefferson. Steelers had a solid drive before that play and the ensuing sack.
— #AskFFT (@daverichard) August 9, 2024
Steelers o-line with three rookies, McCormick, Frazier, Fautanu, blocking well. Offense moving on the ground. #Steelers
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) August 9, 2024
Very good pocket for Justin Fields on play action and Justin Fields hits Van Jefferson on the money for 20 yards.
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
There's some good PA usage. #Steelers
Zach Frazier goes in at center, and the #Steelers gain 6 on the ground, best run of the game.
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
Appears Fields is staying in for a 3rd series, as are Freiermuth/Pickens/Jefferson
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) August 9, 2024
Stroud to Dell TD #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/ym3FXYecBb
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
TOUCHDOWN: CJ Stroud hits Tank Dell on a post inside of the #Steelers zone down the seam for a 34-yard score.
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
7-0 HOU with 6:17 left in the first quarter.
Looked like between Anthony Averett and DeShon Elliott somebody needed to pinch the route better.
Good job by Nick Herbig staying home on the 2nd down pressure. He's had a good game so far. #Steelers
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
Payton Wilson has 2 of the Steelers' 1st 3 tackles
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) August 9, 2024
The sack on Justin Fields with Troy Fautanu at RT #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/P82uKCk7zB
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
The Justin Fields Experience
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) August 9, 2024
2 "turnover-worthy plays" among 1st 7 offensive plays of the game
Welcome to the NFL, Troy Fautanu. Here's Danielle Hunter. #Steelers
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) August 9, 2024
A few bad exchanges early with Nate Herbig and Justin Fields #Steelers
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
Troy Fautanu in at right tackle now and Broderick Jones flips to left side for the Steelers after just one series of Dan Moore.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 9, 2024
#Texans tight end Dalton Schultz was looking for the pass interference call on incomplete pass, but no flag. They go three-and-out on opening drive @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 9, 2024
Payton Wilson with a TFL on his first career snap is poetic. #Steelers
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) August 9, 2024
Beanie Bishop gets the opening snaps at slot corner. Isaiahh Loudermilk comes off.
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) August 9, 2024
Fields to Najee #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/4d82njKRGy
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
A bobbled snap and a stuffed 2nd down run put the #Steelers behind the sticks and lead to a 3rd down check down and punt.
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) August 9, 2024
Notes on the drive:
👍Justin Fields' rhythm. He's 3/3 for 37yds. Solid.
👍YAC from Harris/Pickens
👎OL getting no push on the run
(13:38) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short left to 14-G.Pickens to HST 47 for 15 yards #Steelers
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
John Rhys Plumlee, welcome to the NFL! Steelers’ fourth-string UDFA QB takes their first kick return under the new rules (in preseason of course) and gets rocked.
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) August 9, 2024
Big cheer for Justin Fields before he dumps off to Najee Harris for a huge gain. OK that’s enough preseason PxP.
Steelers won the toss and elect to receive. #Steelers #NFL
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 9, 2024
