Over the last two seasons, the Ravens’ defense has proven to be a formidable opponent for the Texans, holding them to zero offensive touchdowns in three matchups. On Wednesday, they delivered their most impressive performance to date, completely shutting out the Texans and stifling all potential scoring opportunities.

Kownack: “The Texans’ offense was effectively silenced, and aside from a failed goal-line attempt in the second quarter, they never appeared particularly menacing during the game’s competitive moments. Stroud faced challenges, especially in the absence of Tank Dell, consistently missing high and wide on numerous throws. The Ravens made a strategic decision to limit Nico Collins, who managed only three catches for 59 yards, preventing him from making any significant impact. While the Ravens’ offense has consistently been a powerhouse, their defense, which raised concerns earlier in the season, seems to have finally hit its stride. Baltimore suffocated the Texans’ running game, limiting Joe Mixon to just 26 rushing yards and holding C.J. Stroud to a passer rating of 59.2.”