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Houston Texans fans arrived in Pittsburgh ahead of Monday night's playoff game, bringing confidence and partaking in playful banter with Steelers fans.

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Anderson is the third defensive player in Texans history to be named first-team All-Pro, joining J.J. Watt and Stingley, who was named to the AP All-Pro first-team for the second consecutive season. The award is voted on by 50 media members.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair were brought together by football, but it's a relationship forged by faith.

After a bruising win over the Chargers on Saturday, the Texans are back in the playoffs, with a defense as good as any in the NFL.

Two months later, Houston has made the playoffs, completing one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent memory. The franchise rattled off nine straight wins and came close to winning the AFC South. Their streak sets up a Wild Card matchup on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers.