Houston Texans return to Pee Wee Ball drills to fix defense before Chargers game

Houston Texans players spent their first practice after a week off drilling fundamentals, with coach DeMeco Ryans leading defensive work aimed at reducing missed tackles. During a session that resembled “Pee Wee Ball,” defensive players on their knees wrapped up opponents standing in front of them after Ryans called “Drive.” The emphasis targets the issue that has hurt Houston this season, including the defensive lapses behind its two-week-ago loss to the New York Giants. Ryans said coaches and players would sharpen the specific areas needing improvement ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. A Texans win could revive playoff hopes before the Nov. 10 trade deadline and would ease pressure on Ryans and GM Nick Caserio.