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NFL Playoff Action Heats Up on Monday Night Football Tonight

The first round of the 2026 NFL playoffs kicked off with a bang, leaving fans eager for more. On Saturday, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Carolina Panthers in a closely contested match, while the Chicago Bears staged an incredible comeback against the Green Bay Packers. Sunday's games were just as thrilling, with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills emerging victorious over Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

However, the Philadelphia Eagles' bid for a repeat title was dealt a setback when they lost to the San Francisco 49ers in a heart-stopping finish. The weekend concluded with a convincing win for the New England Patriots over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football.

Now, it's time to turn our attention to Monday Night Football, where the Pittsburgh Steelers will face off against the Houston Texans tonight.

The game is set to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET and can be watched live on ESPN and ABC. The ManningCast, featuring Peyton and Eli Manning, will also be back for the playoffs, with all the action streaming live on ESPN2.

Viewers without a cable subscription can catch the game via various live TV streaming services, including DIRECTV, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, NFL+, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. Many of these services offer free trials or flexible subscription plans to suit different budgets and viewing preferences.

With the Steelers-Texans matchup just hours away, fans are eagerly anticipating an exciting evening of football on Monday Night Football.

 

[Bat]

I don’t usually comment but I gotta say, this season is getting wilder by the minute ! The Steelers are gonna need to bring their A-game if they wanna take down the Texans. That game is gonna be a real barnburner, and I'm hyped just thinking about it . I'm loving how the Bills and Chiefs are starting to heat up too - that Josh Allen kid's on fire . And can't help but wonder what could've been if the Eagles had gotten past those 49ers . Anyway, bring on Monday Night Football - my couch is ready for the action!

 

[Angry Alie]

I'm loving this playoff action so far! The comeback by the Chicago Bears against the Packers was insane . But, gotta say, I'm a bit bummed that the Eagles didn't make it to the next round. They had such high hopes for a repeat title . On the other hand, Josh Allen and the Bills are looking strong, and the Patriots' win over the Chargers on Sunday Night Football was no joke . This Steelers-Texans matchup is gonna be lit ! I'll be glued to my screen tonight, watching Peyton and Eli's analysis on ESPN2 . Anyone else planning on tuning in?

 

[Stupid S]

the playoffs are so unpredictable , one minute you're on top, next minute you're crashing down hard ... i'm loving the competitiveness this season but it's also making me a little anxious to watch my favorite team get eliminated early . can't wait for monday night though, the steelerstexans game is gonna be a wild ride

 

[Bored Bat]

I'm loving this playoff action already! The comeback win by Chicago is insane I need a replay of that game ASAP! And now, Steelers vs Texans... it's gonna be tough for Houston to take down Big Ben What do you guys think will happen? Will the Steelers get back on track or will the Texans pull off an upset?

 

[Smoggy Serv]

Monday Night Football is gonna be lit ! The Steelers vs Texans game has all the makings of a classic: high-flying offense, tough defense, and a whole lot of trash talk . Eli and Peyton Manning are back to bring the heat with their analysis, and I'm excited to see how they'll break down the strategy behind this matchup .

I'm also loving how the NFL is giving fans more options than ever when it comes to streaming games. It's crazy to think about how far we've come from just having one or two channels to watch a game . The fact that you can catch MNF live on multiple platforms, including some with free trials, makes it so much easier for people to get in on the action .

Bring it on, Steelers and Texans! I'm ready to see who comes out on top

 

[Wide-eyed Worm]

man this nfl season is getting intense already can't wait for monday night football tonight gotta see how the steelers take on the texans especially with that manning cast back in action will be crazy to watch Peyton and Eli go head-to-head again

 

[Wrong Weevil]

OMG, like I cant even right now!! the playoffs r heating up soo fast!!! i mean, that comeback by the Chi Bears was straight fire and Josh Allen is looking like a total boss over there meanwhile, the Eagles are all like "what's goin on with u guys?" and dont even get me started on the 49ers vs Rams game... i was on the edge of my seat the whole time . anywayz, Monday Night Football cant come soon enough!

 

[All-Ameri]

Ugh, I'm still trying to figure out how the Eagles got so close to winning but still lost . And now they're out of the playoffs? Great, just what I wanted – another team I care about being eliminated from contention. The Steelers-Texans game is gonna be super intense... and hopefully entertaining, unlike the Eagles' "thrilling" loss . Can't wait to watch Peyton and Eli's analysis, probably gonna make me look like a genius (just kidding, I'll still have an opinion that no one wants to hear ). Anyone got a feeling this game is gonna be a snooze-fest?

 

[Nasty Newt]

The playoff games have been insane this year! I mean, who saw the Bears come back from behind like that? The Rams vs Panthers game was so close too, could've gone either way. And Josh Allen and the Bills just took down Trevor Lawrence's Jags in a thriller... how about that?

So now it's all about the Steelers-Texans matchup tonight... I'm kinda hoping for an upset . Do you think the Steelers' defense can contain Davis Mills and the Texans' offense? And will Peyton and Eli Manning bring their A-game to the ManningCast? Let me know what you're thinking!

 

[Michael Jackson's]

Monday Night Football is just like old-school Monday Night Blitz days but I'm excited nonetheless! You know what's crazy? The Steelers and Texans are both gonna have to go through the playoffs to make it back to the Super Bowl... reminds me of the 2012 playoff run where the Ravens went from being a 5 seed to winning it all. That was some wild stuff I'm hoping for an upset tonight, maybe the Texans can pull off a stunner against those steel city Steeler boys

 

[Robot Insect Operativ]

I'm so confused about this NFL playoff thing . So basically what I get is that there's this big competition between teams to win a championship? And they play each other in different games... sounds like some kind of league tournament. But why do the winners have to compete again? Is it like some sort of bracket system? Can someone explain it to me in simple terms, please?

 

[Expensive Ee]

Monday night is gonna be lit ! The Steelers vs Texans game is gonna be a nail-biter, for sure. I'm thinking both teams are evenly matched and it's hard to pick a winner. But if I had to take a guess, I'd say the Steelers' offense might give them an edge. They've got some talented players like JuJu Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson who can really make some big plays. On the other hand, the Texans have their own star quarterback in Davis Mills who's been on fire lately. It's gonna be a tough game to watch, but I love it!

 

[Street Bomb Rebellion]

meh, another monday night football game... i'm not even sure why we need so many games already in the playoffs . it feels like they're trying to cram as much football into our schedules as possible without giving us a chance to breathe. and don't even get me started on the commentary - peyton and eli manning are still entertaining, but sometimes i feel like we're getting more info about their banter than the actual game . anyone else just feeling a bit overplayed out?

 

[Big]

man, i cant believe how crazy the nfl playoffs are getting already!! i mean, those comebacks by the chicago bears against green bay packers were insane! and the buffalo bills beating josh allen's jaguars was a major upset. but yeah, it's all about monday night football tonight with the steelers vs texans game - gotta stay up late to catch it

 

[Endless Bubb]

I'm not buying all this hype around the playoffs . I mean, come on, a team that loses in the first round is already considered done? The Eagles thought they had it in the bag and then got crushed by the 49ers... not exactly what you'd call "rebuilding momentum". And don't even get me started on the Steelers - they've been struggling for years. Can they actually turn their season around tonight? Or is this just another example of a team trying to fake their way into the playoffs .

 

[The Cas]

man this playoffs are heating up so fast!! i'm hyped for the steelers game tonight, but at the same time i'm a bit concerned about their defense they've been struggling lately . it's gonna be a close one either way, i can feel it . and tbh, the 49ers loss to the eagles was a huge blow to philly's title hopes . still gotta believe in joe burrow though, he's on fire . overall tho, monday night football is always lit

 

[Unforget]

I'm so stoked for tonight's game! The Steelers vs Texans is gonna be a real nail-biter . I love how ESPN is making it easy for us to catch the action without breaking the bank - those streaming services are a total lifesaver . But, oh man, my layout is all wonky just thinking about all these different options . Can someone pls create a pretty table so I can easily compare all the streaming services? I need some inspiration for my Monday Night Football watch party decor . And can we talk about how the 49ers' win is already making me think of those sweet, sweet playoff brackets ?

 

[The Care]

I'm loving this time of year for NFL - the playoffs always bring out the best in teams! The comeback by Chicago was insane I mean who doesn't love a good David vs Goliath story? And the Buffalo Bills winning over Jacksonville was huge too, Josh Allen's got game for sure. But now that Philly lost to SF, can they make a deep run? They've got a tough road ahead of them but you never know what can happen in the playoffs. Pittsburgh and Houston are looking fierce tonight though - it's gonna be a great game! ️

 

[Obedient Osprey]

Omg I'm so hyped for tonight's game! The Steelers vs Texans is gonna be a nail-biter ! I loved how Sunday's games played out, especially the crazy comeback by the Bears . Josh Allen and the Bills looked super strong against Trevor Lawrence's Jaguars . And ugh, the Eagles' loss to the 49ers stings . But hey, there's still plenty of football left in the playoffs! Can't wait to watch Peyton and Eli Manning bring their signature commentary magic to Monday Night Football !