Coach
DeMeco Ryans
Head Coach
DeMeco Ryans: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
3 seasons as Texans HC — 3 straight playoff appearances. The franchise's first such streak since 2018-19.
MilestoneRyans head-coaching record
| Year | Tm | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | HOU | 10 | 7 |
| 2024 | HOU | 10 | 7 |
| 2025 | HOU | 12 | 5 |
Wins by year
| Season | Wins |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 12 |
32 career wins in 3 seasons. His 62.7% winning rate matches Tomlin/Payton among active coaches.
MilestoneCareer totals through 2025
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Losses | 19 |
| Win % | 62.7% |
| Playoff trips | 3 |
| Division titles | 3 |
His 2025 Texans defense allowed -0.131 EPA per play — the best defensive unit in the NFL by per-play efficiency.
Rare2025 Texans defense rank
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Def EPA/play | -0.131 |
| NFL Rank | 1st |
| PPG allowed | 17.4 |
He inherited a 3-13 team and turned it into a 12-5 contender in 3 years — among the cleanest first-3-year HC turnarounds in NFL history.
ComparisonHouston turnaround under Ryans
| Year | Wins |
|---|---|
| 2022 (pre-Ryans) | 3 |
| 2023 (Y1) | 10 |
| 2024 (Y2) | 10 |
| 2025 (Y3) | 12 |
Three Divisional Round losses in three playoff trips — the next test is making the AFC Championship game.
SplitRyans-era playoff exits
| Year | Furthest Round |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Divisional (L) |
| 2024 | Divisional (L) |
| 2025 | Divisional (L) |
In year 3 his Houston team scored 404 points (23.8 ppg) — that's a true balanced contender, even with Stroud's offense ranking 21st.
TrendHouston 2025 stat profile under Ryans
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Wins | 12 |
| Off rank | 21 |
| Def rank | 1 |
| PPG For | 23.8 |
| PPG Against | 17.4 |
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