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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith calls out DeMeco Ryans for Texans' rough start to season
Stephen A. Smith criticizes Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans after team's loss to New York Giants.
In brief
Stephen A. Smith criticizes Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans after team's loss to New York Giants. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says Houston Texans' rough start to season ruined their playoff chances after losing to New York Giants. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans walks to the field as the team arrives to practice at Harrow School in London, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
Texans play Jaguars
The Texans play the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday at Wembley Stadium.
Giants beat Texans
Houston Texans lost the game in OT 27-21.
Smith criticizes Ryans
Stephen A. Smith says Houston losing that game ruined their season.
Texans' season start
The Texans started last season 0-3, but rebounded to finish 12-5.
Texans' recent win
After opening this season with a four-game losing streak, the Texans improved to 2-4 with last week's win over Jacksonville Jaguars.
Smith's criticism
Smith says DeMeco Ryans is a damn good coach but not ready for football in September.
Texans' playoff hopes
Houston needed four or five games without losing to make playoffs.
Smith's comparison
Smith compares Ryans to Zac Taylor's slow starts with Bengals.
Giants' performance
Giants rushed for 188 yards including 42-yard run by Cam Skattebo.
Giants' touchdown
Devin Singletary scored 30-yard touchdown in overtime.
Bill Simmons' take
Bill Simmons called Texans' overtime performance an embarrassing rollover.
Texans' defense
Giants' secondary not willing to tackle.
Smith's conclusion
Smith says Houston Texans' season ruined by loss to Giants.
In short
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says Houston Texans' rough start to season ruined their playoff chances after losing to New York Giants.
