Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is gearing up for a crucial final regular season home game against the Tennessee Titans, underscoring the necessity to enhance their play and establish a solid home field advantage. Ryans acknowledged the unique challenges of facing the Titans twice in three weeks but sees it as a significant opportunity. With the Texans on the brink of a playoff berth, Ryans has been touted by analyst Shannon Sharpe as a potential Coach of the Year. He is pleased with the team's progress and highlighted their unity, which has translated into improved performance. Despite some players sustaining injuries in the recent game, Ryans is not using that as an excuse for the upcoming challenges. As the Texans head into a primetime, win-and-in Week 18 rematch against the Colts, Ryans stresses that both teams have changed drastically since their Week 2 matchup, effectively making it a fresh start. The Texans' style of play has earned the respect of their opponents, including Colts head coach Shane Steichen. Ryans is focused on ensuring the team plays good, clean football to earn a spot in the playoffs, a performance that would make the fans proud.
“We’re really excited about just our opportunity and what this game means for us to earn a spot into the playoffs,” said Ryans. “We just want to go out and play good football. Play our brand of football, execute, and just play clean.” #Texans #Sarge #TexansWire https://t.co/ifFmkbL7Yo
DeMeco Ryans ahead of win-and-in Week 18 rematch: Texans, Colts "completely different" teams from Week 2 bout https://t.co/zc71Peg2OP
“We want to play a style and brand that our fans can be proud of,” said Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans when asked about the support of the fans this season. #Texans #Sarge #TexansWire https://t.co/oA4G83gViR
Earlier today-Colts head coach Shane Steichen was asked about the Texans pass rush ahead of the week 18 matchup in Indy: "A lot of respect for DeMeco [Ryans] & he's brought that defensive culture & obviously the team culture to Houston-says a lot about what he's done.. They're… https://t.co/hBoLoV5642
DeMeco Ryans ahead of win-and-in Week 18: Texans, Colts "completely different" teams from Week 2 bout https://t.co/A9ZAO1dz8x https://t.co/UkRAk1NeWK
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans: 'We have a few guys who got nicked up in the game Sunday. Hopefully we're able to get a few guys back. We're not going to make excuses about injuries' @KPRC2
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans 'Our team has gelled together. Our guys are connected. We're a tight team, and I think that's helped us play better.' @KPRC2
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on improvement against #Titans on Sunday: 'I feel like our guys we really locked in and that translated to playing clean football.' @KPRC2
“We’re a completely different team. They’re a completely different team.” DeMeco Ryans on playing the Colts again. Not too worried at all about the first matchup. #Texans
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on changes since #Colts game earlier in the year: 'We're a completely different team. I start watching and I'm like, 'Who is this team?' It's a fresh start for both teams.' @KPRC2
Primetime #Texans but DeMeco Ryans just excited for the opportunity. https://t.co/F2pvBgYL0V
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans: "We're pleased with where we are. We didn't come this far just to get this far. We have a lot to still play for...A true team win."
DeMeco Ryans is @shannonsharpe's Coach of the Year if the Texans make playoffs 🗣️ https://t.co/cp4SXXN0gX
DeMeco Ryans on #Texans final regular season home game. Sunday. Versus Titans. “We have to play better and we want to play better in front of our home fans. Let’s create that true home field advantage that we always ask for.” https://t.co/PmUylUxS8J
DeMeco Ryans on having to play Titans 2x within 3 week period, challenges associated with game planning vs a familiar opponent #Texans “This is a huge opportunity for us and we’re looking forward to it.” https://t.co/poRT7TdFYk