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

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.

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.

DeMeco Ryans understands what it’s like to play for Andy Reid. He was the leading tackler at middle linebacker for the Eagles during Reid’s 14th and final season with the franchise in 2012. Reid called Ryans a “leader” and a “tough,

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

Against the Los Angeles Chargers in the wild-card round, sloppy was good enough. But the Houston Texans know a cleaner effort will be needed against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Texans overcame three turnovers and eight penalties in defeating Los Angeles on Saturday.