C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans entered Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts with a plan, but decided to change it.

The Houston Texans' head coach shares some of his thoughts for the fans after an up-and-down season has led to another playoff appearance.

"Right now, as it sits, we still have an opportunity to win our division, and that's always the goal each and every year, to win your division," said Ryans via Zoom on Monday.

DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans made on impactful decision to end their week of preparation before facing the Indianapolis Colts.

With their win over the Las Angeles Chargers, the Houston Texans clinched a spot in the playoffs for the third year in a row, a

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. on head coach DeMeco Ryans value to Texans.

DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud said they’re especially proud of the Texans earning a playoff spot in 2025 because they overcame an 0-3 start and other adversity.

Ryans has led the Houston revival. When the former Alabama All-American linebacker left his post as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator to become the Texans head coach in January 2023, Houston had won 11 games across the previous three seasons, without having more than four victories in any of them.

The Houston Texans already knew they'd be down one offensive starter on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, but more players are resting ahead of the wild-card round beginning next week. According to the Texans' inactive list,