Summary
The Houston Texans lost to the New England Patriots 28-16 in an NFL playoff game. Quarterback CJ Stroud struggled, throwing four interceptions, but head coach DeMeco Ryans defended his decision to keep Stroud in the game. Despite the loss, Ryans expressed confidence in Stroud's ability to improve.
Key Facts
- The Houston Texans lost 28-16 to the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round playoff game.
- CJ Stroud, the Texans' quarterback, threw four interceptions during the game.
- One interception by Stroud resulted in a "pick-six," where the Patriots scored directly from the interception.
- Texans' head coach DeMeco Ryans defended his choice to keep Stroud in the game despite his struggles.
- Stroud completed 20 of 47 passes, totaling 212 yards with one touchdown pass.
- The Patriots capitalized on the Texans' mistakes, particularly in the first half.
- Head coach Ryans expressed confidence in Stroud's ability to perform better in future games.
