After a bye last weekend, the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens host the Houston Texans on Saturday in the AFC Divisional Playoffs at M&T Bank Stadium.
Led by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the Texans pummeled 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 advances to face either the Buffalo Bills or 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. Follow along.
Ravens vs. Texans how to watch
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on ABC and ESPN. The game is also available to stream on fuboTV.
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Ravens vs. Texans predictions
Check out USA TODAY Sports' full divisional round picks
- Jarrett Bell: Ravens 30, Texans 20
- Chris Bumbaca: Ravens 30, Texans 17
- Nate Davis: 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 really is the place to be,” the Ravens tweeted Saturday morning, referring to the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. And the Ravens aren’t lying.
Stars flocked to the sidelines ahead of the Ravens’ divisional round matchup against the Texans on Saturday afternoon. Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning caught up with Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith, while tight end Mark Andrews dapped up former NBA star Carmelo Anthony.
Other celebrity attendees include former NBA player Rudy Gay, a Baltimore native, and comedian Stavros Halkias.
Ravens, Texans inactives listed
The inactives have been listed for both teams.
Jim Harbaugh in Baltimore to support brother
Jim Harbaugh already captured a championship in 2024, and he’s hoping his brother can do the same.
The Michigan head football coach is at M&T Bank Stadium to support John Harbaugh and Baltimore in its divisional matchup on Saturday. The two were seen greeting each other as the Ravens arrived at the stadium.
The Harbaugh brothers could be opponents next season with Jim Harbaugh interviewing for the head coaching job for the Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons. He was also in the area this weekend speaking 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, winning 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 Ravens win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Ravens vs. Texans weather
The Baltimore weather forecast calls for temperatures in the low-mid 20s with winds around 20 mph around kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET. The region was hit with snow throughout the week.
Who is favored in Ravens vs. Texans?
The top NFL betting apps favor the Ravens over the Texans in their divisional playoff game.
Ravens vs. Texans spread
The Ravens are 9.5-point favorites over the Texans according to the BetMGM NFL odds.
Ravens vs. Texans over under
The over-under is 44 points, according to BetMGM.
Ravens vs. Texans moneyline
The Ravens are a –480 favorite on the moneyline. Meanwhile, the Texans are a +360 underdog, according to BetMGM.
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