There are several local ties to the Texans-Steelers playoff game Monday night.

Two assistant coaches on each team have connections to the area.

Houston special teams coordinator Frank Ross is a Canfield graduate.  He was part of the 2005 state runner up team and was hired by the Texans on 2021.

Sean Baker, also a Canfield graduate  is the Texans special teams/defensive assistant.  He's been with the organization for five years and was a defensive quality control coach with Youngstown State in 2017. Baker was also a member of the Cardinals 2005 state runner up team.

On the Steelers side, offensive line coach Pat Meyer is a Girard graduate.  He's been with the organization since 2022.

Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is a Sharon, Pa. graduate.  He's been with the Steelers wince 2019 serving as their secondary coach before taking over the defense in 2022.

Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium Monday is 8:15pm