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Texans Not Adding Extra Pressure vs. Lions

The Houston Texans are treating their Detroit Lions matchup like any other game.

Jeremy Brener

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is taken down by Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55), Thursday, October 31, 2024, in East Rutherford.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is taken down by Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55), Thursday, October 31, 2024, in East Rutherford. / Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans have a big matchup this week against the Detroit Lions.

Sunday Night Football, two division leaders, and perhaps the best team the Texans have played all year factor into how big of a game it is for the team. However, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans isn't adding more weight to this game because of that.

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“I know no one wants to hear this but, for me, every week is a big game," Ryans said. "It doesn’t change just because the Lions are coming in and whatever their record is, that doesn’t change. Every week, for me, is a big game. Every game is important. This game isn’t more important just because of the Lions and what they’ve done. They’ve played good football, of course, credit to those guys. They’re playing well, they’re coached well, but that doesn’t change our mindset, how we approach every week. It’s still the same every week. Every week, big game. And we’re trying to go out and win this one.”

This is a strong mindset to have. Every non-divisional game in the regular season has the same weight, and even those games count the same towards the overall record.

Ryans' comments don't undermine the Lions as an opponent. Instead, it emphasizes the fact that the Texans need to win as many games as possible and that they aren't afraid of whoever may be on the opposing sideline, even if it is the roaring Lions.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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