Texans Troll Steelers in Locker Room After Blowout Win in 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket

For the second time this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers' in-game anthem generated headlines for reasons the team would rather forget.

Following the Steelers' 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card game on Monday, Will Graves of the Associated Press noted "Renegade" was being played in the Texans' locker room.

The classic (?) Styx song has been used by the Steelers as a rallying anthem in the fourth quarter before a defensive drive since 2002.

This comes less than two months after "Renegade" was booed by the Pittsburgh faithful during a 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills because their defense was in the midst of allowing 249 rushing yards.

Monday's loss was especially painful for the Steelers because they were outscored 23-0 in the fourth quarter to turn a close game into a blowout. The 24-point margin of defeat was also the worst home playoff loss in franchise history.

The Steelers' six consecutive postseason losses is tied for the fifth-longest streak in NFL history. Their last playoff victory was over the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2016 AFC Divisional Round.