# 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.
- Title: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith calls out DeMeco Ryans for Texans'…
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says Houston Texans' rough start to season ruined their playoff chances after losing to New York Giants.