All year long, DeMeco Ryans' Houston Texans were a picture of inconsistency and rhythmless football. At times, they looked like a classic AFC South division champion. They were a team qualifying for the NFL's postseason by default,
Houston Texans defensive end Denico Autry's thunderous sack of the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert forces Chargers to punt.
DeMeco Ryans was very pleased with the outcome of yesterday’s playoff victory. Despite being viewed as home underdogs in most sports books, the Texans put forth a dominating defensive effort that included forcing Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert into throwing four interceptions.
When DeMeco Ryans became coach of the Houston Texans before last season, the two-time Pro Bowl linebacker brought his swarm defense with him.
Following their disappointing 32-12 loss in the Wild Card vs. the Texans, Chargers QB Justin Herbert was roasted on his four-INT performance.
The last time the Texans took the field at NRG Stadium, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens rolled to the tune of 432 yards and 31 points. Saturday, in the AFC wild-card round, Chargers quarterback
The first five Texans possessions of Saturday's game against the Chargers ended with two turnovers and three punts, but the team remained in the game thanks to the work of their defense.
The Texans’ defense tallied four interceptions (two by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.) and four sacks while holding the Chargers to 3-of-11 on third-down attempts. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw three interceptions in the entire regular season.
Dave Helman sits down to talk about the Houston Texans' impressive victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card matchup. Within the segment, Helman makes sure to praise DeMeco Ryans, C.J.