DeMeco Ryans on the Texans’ eight sacks and an offense finding its rhythm
DeMeco Ryans pointed to the way the Texans played across all three phases after Sunday’s 44–22 win over the Chargers. Houston tied its franchise record with eight sacks, and C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes. Ryans spent much of his postgame press conference explaining the work behind those numbers.
Houston finished plays on defense
Ryans singled out Jalen Pitre’s versatility and physicality, calling him “just such a spark plug for us.” He also praised the group’s tackling and execution on third down and in the red zone. Derek Stingley Jr. supplied two examples of finishing a play, coming away with an interception and forcing a fumble after a Chargers explosive gain.
The eight sacks tied the franchise mark, as Ryans clarified later in the session. The defensive line earned a game ball as a group. Ryans also pointed to fewer penalties as part of the team’s cleaner performance.
Protection and blocking helped Houston hit its big plays
Ryans credited the offensive line for handling the different fronts Los Angeles presented and praised Stroud’s maturity in the pocket. He liked the way offensive coordinator Nick Caley mixed his calls and stayed aggressive. On Kayshon Boutte’s long touchdown, he highlighted the downfield blocking from Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz, work that helped turn a completion into a score.
Ryans praised Tank Dell’s confidence after his rehab. Dell’s 63-yard touchdown came after the Chargers had pulled within a point, and he finished with 105 receiving yards. Ryans gave game balls to Dell, Boutte, Stroud, Caley and the defensive line. Houston moved to 3–5.
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