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The Baltimore Ravens faced a crushing defeat at home, losing 44-10 to the Houston Texans. This marks their third consecutive loss and ties for their most lopsided home defeat in franchise history. The Ravens struggled to establish a ground game and were severely impacted by injuries to key players. Quarterback C.J. Stroud led the Texans’ efficient offense, while the Ravens’ lone touchdown came from Derrick Henry. As they sit at 1-4, questions arise about the team’s strategies and future performance as they look ahead to their next game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Baltimore witnessed a devastating loss as the Ravens fell to the Houston Texans 44-10, marking their third straight defeat this season. This loss ties the Ravens’ most lopsided home defeat in team history, equaling a 34-point loss to the Patriots in 2013. The overpowering performance by the Texans has raised alarm bells in Baltimore, where expectations were high at the start of the season.
The Ravens found themselves trailing 24-3 at halftime and sought a spark to ignite a comeback. However, the Texans quickly extinguished any hopes of revival when Houston safety Jalen Pitre intercepted a pass from Derrick Henry early in the second half. Just three plays later, the Texans extended their lead to 31-3, further demoralizing the Ravens.
Throughout the game, the Texans showcased an efficient offense, scoring on all eight of their initial possessions, which included five touchdowns and three field goals. C.J. Stroud, the Texans’ quarterback, delivered a near-perfect performance, completing 23 of 27 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns. Stroud also recorded a notable career-long rush of 30 yards during the second quarter, further displaying the Ravens’ defensive struggles.
For the Ravens, their only touchdown came from Derrick Henry, who scored on a 1-yard run, placing him tied with Walter Payton for the fifth-most rushing touchdowns all-time at 110. Baltimore’s offensive struggles were compounded by their inability to establish a ground game, managing only 44 rushing yards, with Henry himself finishing with just 33 yards on 15 carries. The team’s longest offensive play of the day was a 56-yard completion from Cooper Rush to Zay Flowers, showcasing few bright spots in an otherwise bleak outing.
The Ravens’ defense, hard-hit by injuries to key players, was particularly vulnerable in this matchup. Star quarterback Lamar Jackson was inactive due to a hamstring injury, and several Pro Bowl defensive players, including Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, and Marlon Humphrey, were unable to participate, leaving the defense significantly weakened. The Ravens allowed a staggering 44 points, the most scored against them this season, and currently sit at the bottom of the league, allowing an average of 35.4 points per game. Alarmingly, this marked the fourth game this season in which the Ravens conceded 37 or more points.
Despite the disappointing loss, outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy returned from a two-week absence and was able to record his first sack of the season, providing a small point of optimism amidst the overwhelming challenges facing the team.
Looking ahead, the Ravens are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Rams on October 12. Head Coach John Harbaugh expressed disappointment in the team’s performance and recognized the urgent need to figure out how to turn things around. With a season record of 1-4 and playoff viability increasingly in doubt, the Ravens will be looking for a transformative turnaround in the weeks to come. Their poor start to the season has raised serious questions about the direction of the team and the effectiveness of their strategies, as they strive to regain their footing in a challenging league.
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- Baltimore Ravens: Clifton Brown’s Thoughts on Loss to Texans
- Google Search: Baltimore Ravens latest news
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- Baltimore Ravens: Reaction to Lopsided Loss
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