Texans' CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans Set Massive NFL Record

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans set a huge NFL record this season.

Sep 17, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans shakes hands with quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Texans defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 23-14 on Sunday afternoon to end their regular season with a record of 10-7.

It also marked their second straight AFC South title, making DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud the first head coach-quarterback duo in NFL history to win division crowns in each of their first two seasons together.

Despite the struggles.

Despite the injuries.

The #Texans will finish with double digit wins for the second time in two years.

They’ll secure a 5-1 record in the AFC South.

C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans become the first QB-HC duo to win the division in their first 2 years.

— Cole Thompson (@MrColeThompson) January 5, 2025

That's a pretty impressive feat, especially for a Texans team that everyone assumed would finish in the cellar last season.

It wasn't exactly pretty for Houston this year, but it was able to get the job done.

The Texans entered 2024 with massive expectations thanks to a busy offseason in which they landed significant pieces such as wide receiver Stefon Diggs, running back Joe Mixon and edge rusher Danielle Hunter.

However, due to injuries (including a season-ending knee injury to Diggs) and other factors, Houston was not able to ever really click like many anticipated.

The Texans began the year 6-2, but then went through a stretch where they went 3-5, losing back-to-back games twice during that span.

Houston entered Week 18 aiming to avoid a third straight loss, and it did just that with its victory over the Titans.

The Texans still have a chance to embark on a playoff run, but there is no question that expectations for the club have been tempered.

Regardless, good on both Ryans and Stroud for doing enough to take home yet another AFC South title this season. There may be many more in their future.