After the Texans defeated the Chargers 32-12 behind a dominant defensive effort, the Texans ripped Ryan for his comments. Texans running back Joe Mixon went on Instagram Live and captured him and several of his teammates smoking cigars while blasting Ryan.

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.

The ESPN analyst suggested that the Chargers might have a “bye week” advantage in their matchup against the Texans.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: Wide receiver Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates during the first half of an AFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers, at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

Fast forward several hours, and Houston could bask in the glow of a 32–12 victory over Los Angeles. As running back Joe Mixon celebrated the win on his Instagram, he and his teammates called out Ryan by name. "We smoking on that Rex Ryan pack!" various Texans yelled as Mixon lit a cigar.

Rex Ryan put a cigar in his mouth when he should’ve been eating crow. The ESPN analyst and could-be second-term Jets head coach apparently lit a fire under the Texans by saying last week that the Chargers had a “bye week” by facing the Texans in the AFC wild-card round. Final score: Texans 32, Chargers 12.

Rex Ryan is apologizing to the Texans after saying the Chargers had a bye week coming. The Texans ended up winning by 20.

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