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DeMeco Ryans Makes Key Change After Texans’ 0-4 Start
Ryans said the Texans have allowed 343.8 yards and 27.3 points per game as he shifts defensive control from Matt Burke.
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced he is taking over defensive play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Matt Burke amid the team's 0-4 start.
- Following Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Pro Bowl cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. identified communication breakdowns as a primary issue after quarterback Dak Prescott racked up 335 passing yards.
- The defense currently ranks 26th in points allowed, yielding 27.3 per game, while the secondary ranks 28th in the NFL, giving up 260 yards passing per contest.
- Ryans insisted the decision is "no slight" against Burke, who he said has done an "outstanding job," emphasizing the move aims to "help spark things" rather than overhaul the defense.
- Facing the also-winless Tennessee Titans in Week 5, the Texans hope to reverse their season as recent reports have placed Ryans on a coaching "hot seat" list amid continued struggles.
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DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive play-calling for the 0-4 Texans
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DeMeco Ryans makes key change after Texans’ 0-4 start
The Houston Texans are in the second week of October without a win in the 2026 season, and head coach DeMeco Ryans has now decided to make a big change. Ryans revealed that he is taking over defensive play-calling duties from Matt Burke. The Texans coach said he hopes it will “help spark things,” and …
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans assumes defensive play-calling duties
The Houston Texans rode the NFL's top-ranked defense to a wild-card berth in 2025.They returned 10 starters from a unit that allowed a league-low 17.4 points per game.But after an 0-4 start to the 2026 season, head coach DeMeco Ryans announced Wednesda...
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