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By Mallory Mattingly
With their win over the Las Angeles Chargers, the Houston Texans clinched a spot in the playoffs for the third year in a row, a feat head coach DeMeco Ryans credits to his team’s faith in God.
“The light is shining bright on the Texans, but that light is really reflective of our guys’ belief in…our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” Ryans told the media after their 20-16 win over the Chargers on Sunday. “That’s what’s driven our team. I’m so proud of our guys and thankful to the Lord for allowing us to allow our lights to shine through Him. All praise and honor goes to Him.”
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Ryans obviously isn’t afraid to talk about God, recently speaking with Christian rapper Lecrae about how his faith in Christ impacts his coaching style.
“You can still bring the intensity and fire by being a Christian man,” the coach explained. “It’s all about how you talk to people. I’m not the old-school coach that’s cursing guys out. Number one, guys don’t respect that. And I feel like it’s kind of disrespectful to the players. I never want to disrespect the players. I’ll tell guys the truth. That’s one thing I tell [them] – I’m going to be truthful, but I’m going to be respectful. You may not want to hear that truth, but it’s my job to tell you anyway…And I think the players resonate with that.”
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud also lead the team through his faith this season, both on and off the field.
“It means everything, man. You know, it starts with practice and preparation,” Stroud said in December after the Texans secured a win over Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, adding, “But, you know, for me, it all goes back to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and being able to glorify His name when I’m out here. And it’s a tough team, a tough environment to play in, but we got it done, and we’ll go home with the dub.”
But Stroud and Ryans aren’t the only Texans who proclaim their faith in Christ. According to Crosswalk Headlines, defensive lineman Will Anderson Jr. and defensive back Myles Bryant also speak about God, and the team even hosts a chapel service attended by 40 players.
Thanks to their outstanding play on the field and their unwavering faith in Christ, Houston has clinched a spot in the playoffs. As they get closer to playing for an AFC championship, the Texans look to keep their faith at the forefront.
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