Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 14 · Heinz Field
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The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–6 on the road at Heinz Field in Week 14 of the 2002 regular season on December 8, 2002.
The 30 combined points were the fewest in any game of Week 14.
The result moved the Texans to 4–9 and dropped the Steelers to 7–5–1. The Texans finished 2002 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Steelers finished 2002 at 10–5–1 and lost in the Divisional round. The Steelers’ 6 points were their fewest in any game of 2002.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 27–7 on September 18, 2005.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Texans lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2002 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Mike McCarthy said the second-year defensive lineman will miss at least four games, another loss for a Pittsburgh defense already without cornerback Jamel Dean.
Pittsburgh adds a veteran with 65 career starts after trading Joey Porter Jr. and losing Jamel Dean to an ankle injury in Cleveland.
