How Texans’ DeMeco Ryans Explained Controversial Late-Game Decisions

The Houston Texans didn’t seem to show enough urgency as their season slipped away in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round loss to the New England Patriots.

Houston punted twice in the fourth quarter while trailing 28-16, which held up as the final score at Gillette Stadium. DeMeco Ryans drew criticism for his conservative approach, especially after the Texans gave the ball back to the Patriots with less than five minutes remaining in regulation.

After the game, a reporter asked Ryans...