DeMeco Ryans Responds to Texans’ 2-5 Start And Doesn't Hold Back

The Houston Texans fell to 2-5 after Sunday's 27-21 loss to the New York Giants, leaving head coach DeMeco Ryans searching for answers as his team continues to fall short of expectations.

Houston has struggled on both sides of the football this season, and the loss dropped the Texans to 0-4 at home. With the Texans approaching the halfway point of the season, Ryans acknowledged the disappointment surrounding the team's performance while maintaining confidence in the coaching staff and its approach.

“Of course, morale isn't great at 2-5,” Ryans said.

The Texans entered the season with expectations of competing in the AFC, but their record has put them in an increasingly difficult position. Ryans recognized that their current results have not been good enough, particularly when playing in front of the home crowd.

“Not where we want to be. 0-4 at home, we want to give our fans better,” Ryans said.

Despite the mounting frustration, Ryans expressed confidence in the Texans' schemes and the people responsible for executing them. Rather than pointing fingers at his coaching staff or players, he emphasized the need to continue working through their problems.

“I'm not down on what we do schematically, not down on our coaches and players,” Ryans said. “I'm confident in what we're doing.”

That confidence comes as Houston continues to search for consistency, particularly on defense. Ryans acknowledged that the Texans have not performed at the level necessary to win games, but he also pointed to the reality that this is a different roster than the one that found success last season after an 0-3 start.

“New year, new team,” Ryans said when asked why the Texans have not experienced the same success.

Houston's defensive struggles have been particularly concerning, with explosive plays and mental errors continuing to be a problem. Ryans pointed to execution as the main issue, emphasizing that the team needs to improve its attention to detail. The Texans also struggled on third downs against New York, converting just three of 12 tries.

“They were more physical than us,” Ryans said of the Giants.

With seven games now behind them, Ryans knows the Texans can't afford to dwell on their disappointing start. He stressed that they still have time to make adjustments and change the trajectory of their season, even as the pressure continues to build.

“We have a lot of football left. We try to find a way to hit a reset,” Ryans said. “The solution, you keep your eyes forward.”

The Texans' record leaves little room for error, but Ryans remains committed to finding solutions internally. Whether that confidence translates into better results will depend on Houston's ability to correct their mistakes and begin turning close games into wins.