Houston, Texas - In a thrilling showdown at NRG Stadium, the Houston Texans mounted an impressive comeback to secure a 39-37 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite a tense final minute of play, some faint-hearted Houston fans opted to leave early, prompting Head Coach DeMeco Ryans to address their departure.

Coach Ryans, discussing the matter with reporters on November 6, expressed a lack of concern about the fans' early exits. "It doesn't mean anything to me," Ryans stated. "If people want to be here, they'll show up. And if you want to stay through the entire game, you'll stay. We just go play our game. We'll play until the clock says 0:00."

The Texans' hard-earned victory may have prompted mixed reactions from the fans, given the team's recent losses. The Texans suffered defeats in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons and Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers, both in heart-wrenching fashion with walk-off field goals. Despite the understandable skepticism, the fans missed out on a rare opportunity to witness an exhilarating final drive led by talented rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Nonetheless, Coach Ryans emphasized his appreciation for the loyal support of the Houston fans. "We love our fans for showing up and being loud," Ryans said. "I think that's where our fans really affected the game yesterday for us. Caused some penalties for them on offense, caused some timeouts to be called, so our fans matter. They affect the game. They're in the stands and they're loud; it affects the game. But we're going to play until the clock says 0:00 no matter who is in the stands."

Looking ahead, the Texans will be hitting the road as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, November 12, at Paycor Stadium. Taking the lessons learned from their remarkable comeback victory, the Texans will be keen on building momentum as they strive for further success in the season.

Coach DeMeco Ryans and the Texans have shown their resilience and determination, not allowing the departures of some fans to disrupt their focus on the game. Their thrilling comeback win serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit, and they will continue to give their all, regardless of the fan presence in the stands, as they pursue victory on the road.