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DeMeco Ryans Calls Out Texans Amid Coaching Change Push After ‘Pathetic’ Loss

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans put his team on notice following their loss to the New York Giants amid calls for changes.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:22 AM
DeMeco Ryans Calls Out Texans Amid Coaching Change Push After ‘Pathetic’ Loss
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach DeMeco Ryans called out Houston's tackling and penalties amid outside criticism after a 27-21 home defeat.
  • The Houston Texans fell to a 2-5 record following the loss to the New York Giants on October 25.
  • Media hosts Cody Stoots and Landry Locker labeled the defeat as one of the most pathetic of Ryans' tenure.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans openly criticized his team's execution following a 27-21 home defeat against the New York Giants on October 25. The loss dropped Houston to a 2-5 record on the season, prompting strong criticism from media commentators, including calls to consider a coaching change. Ryans highlighted persistent issues with fundamental tackling and repeated penalties during the game.

Houston committed 10 penalties for 80 yards against a Giants team led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Ryans warned that the staff must either fix these mistakes or bring in different players, emphasizing that both the coaching staff and players must own their shortcomings to turn the season around.

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