# DeMeco Ryans takes back Texans defense play-calling

> Texans coach DeMeco Ryans returns to defensive play-calling after 0-4 start.
- Title: DeMeco Ryans takes back Texans defense play-calling | Shortify
- Summary: Texans coach DeMeco Ryans returns to defensive play-calling after 0-4 start. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans will handle defensive play-calling again after…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/demeco-ryans-taking-back-defensive-play-calling-for-texans
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:57:27.433+00:00
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- Topics: demeco ryans, texans, defensive play-calling, nfl, matt burke, houston texans, season 0-4, sports
## Ryans takes back defensive play-calling
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is taking back defensive play-calling duties after the team started the season 0-4.

> It all starts with me. If there’s a lack in communication, I look at myself first.
## Ryans relinquished play-calling last year
Ryans had held play-calling for the first two-plus years of his head coaching tenure until defensive coordinator Matt Burke took over in September of last season.
## Texans defense struggles
The Texans are No. 20 in yards allowed and No. 26 in points allowed through the first four weeks of the season.
## Ryans focuses on communication
Ryans said communication issues have been cited and he wants to solve them by taking back play-calling duties.

> It starts with me and making sure I’m a better communicator.
## Ryans aims for change
Ryans said the team hasn’t done great the first four games defensively when it’s been on guys to close the game out.

> We’ll see. I’m just looking for something to change.
## Ryans makes tough decision
Ryans called it a tough decision but acknowledged it was one he wanted to make for the best interest of the team.

> I’m not in this role to please a lot of people’s opinion, I have to do what’s best for this team.
## Next game against Titans
The Texans face the Titans on the road in Week 5 to see if Ryans taking over has an effect.
## Key takeaway

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans will handle defensive play-calling again after the team started the season 0-4, aiming to improve communication and defense.