Can the Baltimore Ravens' Dominant Performance Spark a Winning Streak?

In a commanding display of football, the Baltimore Ravens improved their season record to 11-5 by decisively defeating the Houston Texans with a final score of 31-2. The Texans, on their home turf at NRG Stadium, saw their record adjust to 9-7 following this week 17 matchup.

Ravens' Offensive and Defensive Mastery

The Ravens' offense was in full swing, accumulating a total of 432 yards. Lamar Jackson led the charge with an impressive passing game, throwing for 168 yards and two touchdowns. His performance boasted a completion percentage of 67 percent and an average of 11 yards per attempt. Derrick Henry bulldozed through the Texans' defense, rushing for 147 yards on 27 attempts and scoring once. This ground game dominance was part of why the Ravens managed to secure first downs on sixteen occasions through rushing.

On special teams, Justin Tucker contributed significantly by successfully kicking a field goal from an impressive distance of 52 yards, maintaining his reputation as one of the league's most reliable kickers.

Defensively, the Ravens were just as dominant. They sacked Houston's quarterback five times for a loss of thirty-seven yards in total and limited them to only two points throughout the game. Marlon Humphrey stood out on defense with five tackles and one forced fumble which he also recovered—showcasing his ability to change the momentum in favor of Baltimore.

Looking Ahead

The upcoming game promises excitement as well; The Baltimore Ravens are set to host Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 5th at1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this match-up live as both teams vie for victory early into the new year.

This recent victory over Houston not only solidifies Baltimore's position but also sets up an intriguing encounter against Cleveland that fans will surely not want to miss.

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