Texans players had their fun with Ryan’s comments throughout the week and postgame. In the locker room following the 20-point victory, Pro Bowl running back Joe Mixon posted a live video on his Instagram of him and his teammates calling out the coach while smoking cigars in his honor.

Behind a four-interception game from Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, including two picks by All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingle, the Texans rolled through the wild-card round to secure a 32-12 victory.

The Texans heard how the Chargers' improvement in seed gave them an easier opponent in Houston, but the home team's defense shut down L.A.'s playoff hopes.