🏈 Lead Story: Houston Texans Earn Historic Playoff Win

• The Houston Texans just scored their first ever road playoff victory, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–6 in Pittsburgh. Two defensive touchdowns helped the Texans set this franchise milestone (ESPN).
• This win shakes up the playoff picture, propelling the Texans deeper into the postseason and adding extra drama for football fans and casual Monday-morning conversation alike.
• Meanwhile, the Steelers face some big questions, with a coaching transition on the horizon. (More on that below!)

🏆 Playoff & Elimination-Impact Updates

🔄 Major NFL Coaching Shift: Mike Tomlin Steps Down

• After 19 years leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin has resigned as head coach. He leaves tied for the most regular-season wins in the team’s history but with a less impressive playoff record (AP News).
• This marks the end of the longest-serving coach across ALL major U.S. pro sports—so yes, it’s a big moment! The Steelers’ next steps could shape not only their future, but also ripple across the league’s coaching carousel.
• Steelers fans and the NFL world start the week curious: who will take over this storied football team?

🏅 NFL Awards: All-Pro Team & Viewership Numbers

• The Associated Press (AP) announced the 2025 NFL All‑Pro Team, with quarterback Matthew Stafford earning his first selection. Defensive standouts Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua, and Jaxon Smith‑Njigba were all unanimous picks (AP News).
• Why does this matter? Being named “All-Pro” is a big deal for players, often leading to more recognition (and possibly juicier contracts). It’s a signal for who truly stood out all season long—handy office small talk, even if you skipped most of the games.
• In TV news: The NFL averaged 18.7 million viewers per game in the 2025 season—the second highest number since records began being kept (AP News).
• Not just “TV,” either—big gains came from streaming platforms, too. The upshot: American football continues to dominate screens and streaming queues, which might explain why it’s always on at the bar.

🏀 Notable NBA Action: Cavaliers & Kings Shine

• The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling: they just won their 10th straight game (all by double digits!) after beating the Charlotte Hornets 115–105. Their record now stands at 31–4 (ESPN). Even if you don’t follow basketball, streaks like this mean something big is brewing in Cleveland sports.
• Meanwhile, Sacramento Kings player Malik Monk went off for 31 points, with DeMar DeRozan adding 29. The Kings triumphed in a high-scoring 138–133 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, making it their third consecutive victory (ESPN).
• Translation: The NBA has plenty of eye-popping performances to brag about this week.

☕ Monday Morning Takeaway

Texans make franchise history, Cleveland dominates, and the Steelers’ new era begins—so if you need a sports headline at the coffee machine, you’re set!