Rex Ryan Apologizes After Texans Victory

After the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the AFC Wild Card Round, running back Joe Mixon celebrated in the locker room by mocking ESPN analyst Rex Ryan, who had previously described the game as a 'bye week' for the Chargers. Mixon filmed himself smoking a cigar, referencing Ryan's comments and urging Texans fans to relish the victory. On ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, Ryan humorously admitted his misjudgment, comparing his poor predictions to Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's performance, and offered an apology to the Texans. He acknowledged the team's impressive play and praised head coach DeMeco Ryans for his authenticity, despite maintaining his skepticism about the Texans' playoff prospects. Ryan's remarks sparked a lighthearted celebration among Texans players, who enjoyed the opportunity to poke fun at the analyst's predictions. The Texans are now awaiting the outcome of the Broncos-Bills game to determine their next matchup in the playoffs.