Story byB. Keith Crear IIIMon, December 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM UTC·2 min readHistory in the NFL is rarely made quietly, but on a Saturday afternoon at SoFi Stadium, amidst the noise of a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, DeMeco Ryans didn’t just clinch a playoff spot. He cemented a dynasty in the making. As of yesterday, the Houston Texans are postseason-bound for the third consecutive year, a feat never before achieved in the franchise's existence. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor those who remember the wandering years before Ryans’ arrival in 2023, this consistency feels almost foreign.