Game Recap: Baltimore Ravens beat Houston Texans 34-10 in AFC Divisional playoffs
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 34-10 on Saturday.
The Ravens claimed the top seed in the AFC playoffs and a first-round bye. The Texans are the AFC South winners and the No. 4 seed. They defeated the Cleveland Browns last week—but they couldn't defeat Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens will play either Kansas City or Buffalo in the AFC Championship Game on Jan, 28.
Justin Tucker bumps up score to 34-10
Justin Tucker kicks another field goal to give the Ravens a 34-10 lead with under two minutes to play in the game.
Ravens lead 31-10 in the fourth
Lamar Jackson made another rushing touchdown—this time from 13 yards out. The Ravens are pulling away from the Texans and are now up 31-10 in the fourth quarter.
Ravens increase lead to 24-10
On the second play of the fourth quarter, Lamar Jackson threw the football to Isaiah Likely for a 15-yard touchdown. Now, the Ravens have a 24-10 lead over the Texans.
Ravens lead 17-10 going into the fourth
At the end of the 3rd quarter the Ravens lead the Texans 17-10. Lamar Jackson is 14 of 20 for 126 yards, a touchdown and has rushed for 82 yards.
Ravens take 17-10
Lamar Jackson scores on a 15-yard quarterback keeper and the Ravens take a 17-10 lead in the second quarter.
Baltimore to start second half
At halftime, the Ravens and Texans are tied 10-10. The Texans lead the Ravens in total yards with 145 to 118. Baltimore will get the ball to start the second half.
Ravens, Texans, remain tied 10-10
Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a 47-yard field goal attempt and the game stayed tied 10-10 in the final seconds of the first half.
Houston pushes ball down the field
On third and 13, C.J. Stroud hit Nico Collins for a gain of 29 yards. Houston pushed the ball down the field in the final minute of the first half.
Houston ties Baltimore 10-10
Steven Sims returns Jordan Stout's punt 67 yards for a touchdown. Houston adds the extra point and ties the game 10-10.
Ravens take 10-3 lead
Touchdown Ravens! Lamar Jackson throws a three-yard touchdown pass to Nelson Agholor and the Ravens take a 10-3 lead in the second quarter.
Jackson offense makes a move
Lamar Jackson connects with Zay Flowers for 17 yards and the Ravens offense is on the move.
Ravens enter second quarter 3-3
The Texans get on the board thanks to a 50-yard field goal from Ka'imi Fairbairn. The game is tied 3-3 late in the first quarter.
Justin Tucker golden foot nets 3-0 lead
The Ravens offense stalls after a 9-play, 41-yard drive—but Justin Tucker kicks a 53-yard field goal to give the Ravens a 3-0 lead.
Ravens defense has strong start
The Ravens defense had a strong start to the game. The Texans punted after going 3 and out. Baltimore's offense has taken the field.