The NFL divisional round of the playoffs is here, starting with a top-tier matchup between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens. C.J. Stroud and the Texans put an end to the Cleveland Browns playoff dreams last week and now face one of the most dominant teams of the 2023-2024 NFL season in the Baltimore Ravens. We can’t think of a better way to start the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
- Event: Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans NFL Divisional Round 2024
- Date: Saturday 20 January 2024
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium
- Live Stream: WATCH NOW
The Ravens lead the all-time series, 11-2, including a 1-0 advantage in the postseason. The first Ravens-Texans playoff meeting occurred Jan. 15, 2012, when Baltimore prevailed, 20-13, in the divisional round at M&T Bank Stadium. Including that postseason victory, the Ravens are unbeaten (7-0) at home against Houston. This is a rematch of Week 1, when Baltimore opened the season at home with a 25-9 victory. Lamar Jackson completed 17-of-22 passes for 169 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, while rookie Zay Flowers caught nine passes for 78 yards in his NFL debut. Baltimore’s defense didn’t allow a touchdown, holding Houston rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud to 242 yards and sacking him five times. Roquan Smith led the Ravens with 16 tackles.