Baltimore Ravens take down Houston Texans, 25-9, in season opener
BALTIMORE-- The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Houston Texans in the season opener Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Justice Hill scored two rushing touchdowns in their 25-9 win on WJZ.
Tucker field goal!
Justin Tucker kicked a field goal with 4:10 remaining in the game to give the Ravens a 25-9 lead.
Justin Tucker boots another field goal to give the #Ravens a 25-9 lead with 4:10 left in the game #RavensFlock @wjz
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J.K. Dobbins feared to have torn Achilles
J.K. Dobbins is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
#Ravens RB JK Dobbins is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. A crushing injury. He’ll have an MRI to confirm.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2023
Dobbins scored a rushing touchdown for the Ravens in the first quarter.
He missed the entire 2021 season with a torn Achilles. Dobbins is in the final year of his rookie contract.
He will have an MRI to confirm the injury.
Texans add 3
The Texans got three points closer.
Despite getting as close as the Ravens' 8-yard line, Houston settled for a Ka'imi Fairborn 36-yard field goal. Ravens lead 22-9 with 13:47 remaining.
One more quarter to go!
The Ravens scored 15 unanswered points in the third quarter to take a 22-6 lead into the final quarter.
Lamar Jackson fumbled with 31 seconds to go in the third quarter.
Jackson fumbles
Lamar Jackson fumbles and the Texans take over.
Ravens defense force Texans to punt
The Ravens defense comes up strong on 3rd down, forcing another Texans punt.
Another one! Justice Hill scores, Ravens lead 22-6
Justice Hill scored another 2-yard touchdown. Ravens lead the Texans 22-6 late in the 3rd quarter.
Another one for @jhill21_ ❗️
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
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Raven defense stall Texans offense
The Ravens defense stops the Texans on 4th down. Baltimore ball.
Injury Report
The Ravens announce that RB J.K. Dobbins is questionable to return with an ankle injury.
Touchdown Justice Hill, Ravens lead 15-6
Two yard touchdown run for Justice Hill! The Ravens get the two-point conversion and lead 15-6.
TOUCHDOWN, @jhill21_ ❗️❗️
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
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Two big completions
Two yard touchdown run for Justice Hill! The Ravens get the two-point conversion and lead 15-6.
First down pass to @R_bateman2 and we're inside the red-zone!! pic.twitter.com/XQlfFoOjGa
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
Ravens defense hold Texans 3 and out
Ravens take over after the defense forces a 3 and out.
"Welcome to the second half" -@JustinMadubuike probably
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
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Halftime
The Texans kick another field goal but the Ravens still lead 7-6 at half time.
We're up 7-6 going to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/SoKdV1HrfU
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
Injury Report
Ravens announce Safety Marcus Williams (shoulder) will not return to the game.
Marcus Williams has been ruled out for the game. https://t.co/Iu3fTW2dRu
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
Houston settles for 3
The Texans kick a 35 yard field-goal and the Ravens lead is now 7-3 with 3:56 to go in the first half.
Quarter 1 concludes, Ravens lead Texans 7-0
We're up after 1. 😈 pic.twitter.com/wr1i6JmDcA
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
Touchdown by J.K. Dobbins, Ravens lead 7-0
J.K. Dobbins scores the first touchdown of the season for the Ravens from
4 yards out, they lead 7-0.
JK DIVES IN FOR THE TOUCHDOWN❗️❗️❗️
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
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Rookie action
A clean completion from Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers gets the Ravens in the red zone!
Jackson intercepted
Lamar Jackson is intercepted by Houston's Steven Nelson. The Texans take over.
Queen with the sack!
After a penalty made it a 4th and short, Patrick Queen comes up with a big sack to give the Ravens the ball back.
TURNOVER ON DOWNS AFTER THE @Patrickqueen_ SACK!!
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
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Ravens off to a slow start
Not a good start, Lamar Jackson is sacked on 3rd down and the Ravens punt.
Mark Andrews to miss home-opener
BALTIMORE-- Ravens release their inactive player list against the Texans, among them, Mark Andrews.
Today’s inactives vs. the Houston Texans. pic.twitter.com/DwTe6KWAy0
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
Live Updates: Ravens take on Texans in home opener at M&T Bank Stadium
IT'S FINALLY RAVENS GAMEDAY❗️❗️❗️ pic.twitter.com/4PaVR6yFn3
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 10, 2023
The Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans for the home-opener battle at the bank.
Kick-off is 1:00 p.m. EST. Catch the game on WJZ.
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