Zach Wiegert

The Texans lost a gamble and, likely, their opener in the first five minutes of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers made certain the Texans didnt get a second chance in a 38-17 win that was effectively over early in the second quarter.  

The Steelers rolled over the Houston Texans, 38-17, on the strength of three touchdowns by Willie Parker and two more by Hines Ward in the season opener today at Heinz Field.  

The Houston Texans lost a gamble, a challenge and, likely, their opener in the first five minutes of the season. Willie Parker and the Pittsburgh Steelers made certain the Texans didn't get a second chance in a 38-17 win that was effectively over early in the second quarter.  

The Steelers are rolling over the Houston Texans on the strength of two turnovers and two touchdowns by Willie Parker in the season opener today at Heinz Field.  

The Steelers defense was statistically the NFLs best last season, ranking third against the run and the pass, and first overall. But the Houston Texans were getting better at the same time the Steelers were sliding late last season.  

Willie Parker ran for 138 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, and Ben Roethlisberger threw for 137 yards and two scores as the Pittsburgh Steelers demolished the Houston Texans, 38-17, in the ...  

The Houston Texans lost a gamble, a challenge and, likely, their opener in the first five minutes of the season. Willie Parker and the Pittsburgh Steelers made certain the Texans didn't get a second chance in a 38-17 win that was effectively over early in the second quarter.  

The Pittsburgh Steelers started their quest for a second consecutive AFC North Title by hosting the Houston Texans on the NFL's kickoff weekend on Sunday.  

The Houston Texans may tell the Pittsburgh Steelers exactly how old they're getting.  

PITTSBURGH: The Houston Texans lost a gamble, a challenge and their opener in the first five minutes of the season. Willie Parker and the Pittsburgh Steelers made certain the Texans didn't get a second chance in a 38-17 win that was effectively over early in the second quarter.  

Anthony Smith, the Pittsburgh Steelers safety who guaranteed a victory over the then-unbeaten New England Patriots last season, was unexpectedly placed on the inactive list for Sunday's season opener against the Houston Texans. Coach Mike Tomlin did not hint in advance that Smith would not play...  

The Houston Texans are a team that some think could do great things in 2008. They still might, but they aren't today.  

The Steelers open the 2008 season today against the Houston Texans at Heinz Field. The key to the game could very well be the Steelers' ability to contain someone who's had big games here in the past.  

The Houston Texans have apparently found a player on the offensive line they want to build around.  

GAME 1 HOUSTON TEXANS (0-0) AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (0-0) HEINZ FIELD  *  PITTSBURGH, PA KICKOFF:  1:00 P.M. ET    TV: CBS / DIRECTV CH. 707    RADIO: SIRIUS CH 123 This is what we've all been waiting for. Time to put up or shut up. The season starts... now. Game comments here. HERE WE GO...