However, leading up to Monday night, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had specific praise for one name in particular on the Bucs' defense in veteran safety Antoine Winfield Jr., describing the All-Pro defensive back in one simple word.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans did not have the showing they wanted in the opener, which could worsen preexisting issues.

DeMeco Ryans’ Houston Texans will host Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium — but they’ll be without running back Joe Mixon.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans was most concerned with team's tempo and presnap penalties in opening loss to Rams

But Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans isn't too concerned about the Texans' offensive line one week deep into the season. In fact, when watching back the film, he even sees some areas in which Stroud himself can improve to limit those sacks in the backfield.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield shared his thoughts on Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans ahead of the Monday Night Football showdown in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.

Full interview with Texans HC DeMeco Ryans ahead of Week 1 vs the Rams: mindset after camp, rookie advice ("don't overthink"), look-card periods, offensive/defensive wrinkles, and travel strategy for the West Coast opener.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has shown that he is a legit top player at his position since signing with the Sunshine State team back in 2023.

The Texans acquired safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a sixth-round pick from the Philadelphia Eagles for guard Kenyon Green and a fifth-round pick. However, in early August, Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury that looked like it could’ve kept him out the whole season.