The Houston Texans are clinched the AFC South on Sunday thanks to the Denver Broncos’ comeback victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
DeMeco Ryans’ mind isn’t on the postseason. It’s on the Kansas City Chiefs, who welcome the Texans to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday for a potential playoff preview.
“We’re still taking one week at a time. Even though we’ve clinched the AFC South, it still doesn’t change our approach,” Ryans said Monday following a 20-12 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. “When we line up and play, we’re still trying to improve as a football team in all areas. We’re trying to play our best ball when playoff time hits. So we’re trying to still improve and do our best.”
While the Texans welcome the challenge of facing the defending Super Bowl champions, Kansas City could be without the man who’s guided the franchise to three Lombard Trophies since 20019. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle in the fourth quarter of their 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns and is now listed as “week-to-week” entering Saturday’s contest.
When asked how the team will prepare for the potential quarterback swift, Ryans politely said that the team is focused on securing a win and nothing more.
“I have no idea if he’s playing or not, so I really can’t focus on it or be concerned about it,” Ryans said. “Coach (Andy) Reid and the offense, they’re going to find a way no matter who’s there, and they’ll find a way to move the football. So, we just have to be on it in all areas of the game whether Patrick is there or not.”
Here are several highlights from Ryans’ press conference on Monday afternoon.
On what it means for the team to clinch the AFC South for the second season in a row
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) and wide receiver Nico Collins (12) high five fans after defeating the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
“Clinching the AFC South is huge for us. Great accomplishment by all of our guys. It’s always our goal. You want to make it in the postseason, you have to win your division, it starts there. And so, we’re just thankful for everyone who played a part in us reaching a first step of our goal and that’s getting in. Credit to all of our guys and the work that they’ve put in, the way they played yesterday was just outstanding to see them play that way, play…
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