The Houston Texans' defense played historically well on Saturday when it needed to most. It generated minus-0.58 expected points added per play, meaning that the Los Angeles Chargers lost over half a point per offensive play they ran in Houston’s 32-12 win in the first round of the playoffs.

DeMeco Ryans to CJ Stroud after leading the Texans to 2 scoring drives in the final 2 minutes of the 1st half: “Way to lead us right there baby. PUT THE TEAM ON YOUR BACK. That’s it. That’s how it look right there!” pic.twitter.com/KKcHKXY2NG

Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans was mic'd up for the Wild Card game at home against the Los Angeles Chargers. Coach Ryans led the Texans to a clutch 32-12 victory. We captured all the best moments on the mic.

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans endured a slow starts versus the Chargers. But the head coach revealed what changed after being down 6-0.

While the Houston Texans secured a 32-12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, DeMeco Ryans believes the game could have gone a different way. In fact, there was a direct turning point in the second quarter that likely saved the season and allowed Houston to seize momentum just before halftime.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans discusses his team's wild card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Headlined by Justin Herbert, the Chargers are riding a three-game winning streak to close out 2024. After suffering a season-ending injury in 2024, Hebert rebounded, leading the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio (23:3) while bolstering a 101.7 passer rating.

Shortly after the release, head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the situation during a press conference with the media. Ryans kept his answer short, and made it clear that his focus, and the team's focus, is on the upcoming playoff game against the Chiefs.

Against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round, sloppy was good enough. But the Houston Texans know a cleaner effort will be needed against the Kansas City Chiefs.

When DeMeco Ryans became coach of the Houston Texans before last season, the two-time Pro Bowl linebacker brought his swarm defense with him.

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans gives a simple explanation for the release of WR Diontae Johnson, as attention turns to the Chiefs

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