Overview
- Houston lost 27-19 at Seattle on Monday night to drop to 2-4 despite a defense that repeatedly created chances.
- Ryans said the plan with 2:04 remaining was to kick out of bounds, but Ka'imi Fairbairn kicked in play, costing six seconds and the two-minute warning.
- The coach criticized execution across phases yet defended his staff, telling reporters that any blame should fall on him.
- C.J. Stroud finished 23-of-49 for 229 yards with one touchdown and one interception under constant pressure as Houston went 2-for-15 on third down, 1-for-4 on fourth, and 1-for-3 in the red zone.
- The defense forced four turnovers and scored, but Seattle’s victory fit a rare profile for teams with four giveaways, sub-200 passing yards and under 15% on third down; Houston now hosts the 49ers, with Nico Collins in concussion protocol.