# Texans Shift Defense Play-Calling

> Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive play-calling from Matt Burke after 0-4 start.
- Title: Texans Shift Defense Play-Calling · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive play-calling from Matt Burke after 0-4 start. Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans will take over…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/texans-demeco-ryans-defensive-play-calling-duties-matt-burke
- Published: 2026-10-07T20:48:00+00:00
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- Topics: texans, demeco ryans, matt burke, defensive play-calling, nfl, 0-4 start, sports
## Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans will take over defensive play-calling duties from Matt Burke after Houston's 0-4 start.

> It all starts with me
## Ryans on communication
Ryans said he will improve communication to spark the defense after a lack of communication led to recent losses.

> If there's a lack in communication, I look at myself first
## Recent losses
Houston lost to Dallas Cowboys 34-30 with Dallas scoring touchdowns on four of five second-half drives.

> Dallas racked up 399 yards of offense
## Defensive struggles
Houston's defense ranks 14th in explosive play rate, dropping from 28th last year, with big plays in crucial moments.

> The fall from 14th to 28th in explosive play rate is massive
## What's next
Houston aims to win Week 5 against Titans to join the 1992 Chargers as the only 0-4 team to make the playoffs.

> The Texans will hope their march to join them starts with a win in Week 5 at the Titans
## Key takeaway

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans will take over defensive play-calling duties from Matt Burke to improve communication after the team's 0-4 start.