DeMeco Ryans to CJ Stroud after leading the Texans to 2 scoring drives in the final 2 minutes of the 1st half: “Way to lead us right there baby. PUT THE TEAM ON YOUR BACK. That’s it. That’s how it look right there!” pic.twitter.com/KKcHKXY2NG

The Houston Texans' defense played historically well on Saturday when it needed to most. It generated minus-0.58 expected points added per play, meaning that the Los Angeles Chargers lost over half a point per offensive play they ran in Houston’s 32-12 win in the first round of the playoffs.

While the Houston Texans secured a 32-12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, DeMeco Ryans believes the game could have gone a different way. In fact, there was a direct turning point in the second quarter that likely saved the season and allowed Houston to seize momentum just before halftime.