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.

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.

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

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.

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

Now, one year after Slowik had emerged as a head coaching candidate interviewing with the Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers and not landing any offers only to return to the Texans on an upgraded contract with a much higher salary, he’s out.

As Houston prepares for its divisional round matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, Ryans has his defense playing at its best.

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.

The Texans suffocated the Chargers on Wild Card Weekend and took a few shots at some of their haters from earlier in the week.

DeMeco Ryans kept it short and sweet on the Houston Texans’ decision to waive Diontae Johnson after two games.

Against the Los ... the Chargers 429-261 and pulled away in the second half. Following up the 32-12 victory with a sharper focus and better execution would seem to give Houston a great chance against anyone. But the Texans and coach DeMeco Ryans also ...

(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, left, greets linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during warm ups before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo ...