Can DeMeco Ryans keep it that way?
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans currently has his defense ranked #2 in the league in yards allowed per game at 280.3. They’re third in total sacks with 27.0, seventh against the pass, eighth in turnovers, and 15th against the run.
In yesterday’s sweep of the Indianapolis Colts, the potency of the Texans’ D was on display:
Five sacks
Two takeaways
10 passes defensed
11/13 (85%) on third down
The #Texans secondary was get’n work early today – between Stingley, Lassiter, Pitre, Murray & consistent pressure from pass rush, they forced Anthony Richardson to a 2-15 start in air (finished 10-32)
Between those 4 Texans DB’s, they combined for 17 tkls, 8 PD’s & 1 INT pic.twitter.com/U0YAzf1z7i
— Shaun Bijani (@ShaunBijani) October 28, 2024
And only 20 points surrendered, which is below the Baby Horses per game average of 21.9 and H-Town’s of 22.4.
And, unlike the Hail on the Hill that stunned the Chicago Bears in their sudden loss to the Washington Commanders yesterday, the Texans D wasn’t having it against the horses.
Texans prevent the hail mary attempt to secure the win! pic.twitter.com/qWc5kICv0o
— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2024
While the offense licks its wounds, prays Stefon Diggs isn’t down for the count, hopes Nico Collins can heal faster and wonders if the offensive line will start earning their paychecks. the defense is stepping up.
Danielle Hunter
Will Anderson Jr.
Tim Settle Jr.
Kamari Lassiter
Jalen Pitre
and more
All names adding money to the stat count. All players who put in the work and make the plays.
Once this team has a game where they put it all together, watch out.
In the meantime, Ryans can lean on the D, and so can we.
Houston Texans have a Top 5 defense & it’s not being talked about enough cause they’re sloppy & havent played enough good QBs yet pic.twitter.com/2YMiT7ylmm
— CJ Anderson SzN (@AyooTexanNation) October 28, 2024