After a bye last weekend, the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens host the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Playoffs at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, the Texans defeated the Cleveland Browns in the wild card round, with Stroud becoming the youngest QB to ever win an NFL playoff game. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, expected to win his second career MVP award, is 1-3 in four career playoff games, throwing three touchdowns with five interceptions.
The winner of the Ravens-Texans game will face either the Buffalo Bills or the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship next weekend.
USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest updates, news, highlights and analysis throughout this NFL playoff matchup. Consequences.
Ravens vs. Texans, how to watch
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. The game can also be streamed on fuboTV.
Ravens vs Texans predictions
Check out USA TODAY Sports' complete divisional round picks
- Jarrett Bell: Ravens 30, Texans 20
- Chris Bumbaca: Ravens 30, Texans 17
- Nate Davids: Ravens 28, Texans 20
- Safid Deen: Ravens 28, Texans 24
- Tyler Dragon: Ravens 27, Texans 20
- Victoria Hernandez: Ravens 30, Texans 23
- Michael Middlehurst Schwartz: Ravens 28, Texans 20
- Lorenzo Reyes: Ravens 28, Texans 21
Peyton Manning, Carmelo Anthony in the building
“The Bank is truly the place,” the Ravens tweeted Saturday morning, referring to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. And the Ravens aren't lying.
Stars flocked to the sidelines before the Ravens' divisional round game against the Texans on Saturday afternoon. Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning met Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith, while tight end Mark Andrews signed former NBA star Carmelo Anthony.
Other prominent participants include former NBA player Rudy Gay, a Baltimore native, and comedian Stavros Halkias.
The inactives were listed for both teams.
Jim Harbaugh in Baltimore to support his brother
Jim Harbaugh has already won a championship in 2024 and he hopes his brother can do the same.
Michigan's head coach is at M&T Bank Stadium to support John Harbaugh and Baltimore in Saturday's division game. The two greeted each other as the Ravens arrived at the stadium.
The Harbaugh brothers could be opponents next season as Jim Harbaugh is running for head coach positions with the Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons. He was also in the area this weekend and spoke at a March for Life rally in Washington on Friday.
Ravens NFL playoff history
This is the organization's 15th playoff appearance since becoming the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. The team is 16-12 in the postseason and won Super Bowls 35 and 47. Baltimore is 4-7 in 11 divisional round games and 2-2 in the AFC Championship game.
Texans NFL playoff history
This is the Texans' seventh postseason appearance since the franchise was founded in 2002. They are 5-6 in 11 total playoff games and 0-4 in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. Houston has never reached the AFC Championship Game.
Ravens vs. Texans history
The Baltimore Ravens are 11-2 all-time against the Houston Texans, including a 20-13 win in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoffs. The two teams met in Week 1 of the 2023 regular season, a 25-9 win in the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Weather Ravens vs. Texans
The weather forecast for Baltimore calls for temperatures in the low to mid 20s with winds around 20 mph around kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET. The region has been hit by snow all week.
Who is favored in Ravens vs. Texans?
The best NFL betting apps favor the Ravens over the Texans in their divisional playoff game.
Ravens vs. Texans spread out
According to BetMGM NFL odds, the Ravens are 9.5-point favorites over the Texans.
Ravens vs Texans Over Under
According to BetMGM, the over-under is 44 points.
Ravens vs Texans Moneyline
The Ravens are a -480 favorite on the moneyline. The Texans are now a +360 underdog according to BetMGM.
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