The Houston Texans suffered a devastating loss against the Minnesota Vikings, falling 34-7 to mark the largest defeat of DeMeco Ryans' coaching tenure. The Texans struggled significantly in the red zone, allowing quarterback Sam Darnold to throw four touchdowns while failing to capitalize on their own opportunities.
Ryans emphasized the need for improved execution and playmaking, particularly in crucial moments. Despite their solid start to the season, the defense's red zone inefficiencies raise concerns moving forward.