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Ravens Strike First vs. Texans: Tucker Nails Long FG For 3-0 Lead

Originally posted on FanNation Raven Country
By Timm Hamm | Last updated 1/20/24

The Ravens are hosting the Texans in a Divisional round matchup at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday hoping to advance to their fourth AFC championship game and beyond.

Houston's first season under first-time head coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud was nothing short of spectacular, improving the team's three wins from last season to 10 and adding a division title.

The Ravens got on the board first after the Baltimore defense held Houston to a three-and-out on the first possession of the game.

On a 3rd and 12 from the HOU 43, quarterback Lamar Jackson found wideout Rashod Bateman for just nine, forcing a 4th and 3 from the HOU 34. That set up a 53-yard field goal attempt for kicker Justin Tucker in a windy stadium - which of course, he nailed.

The Ravens hold a 3-0 lead early in the game over the Texans.

Jackson went 3-for-4 for 29 yards on the drive while carrying the ball three times for 11 yards to cap off the nine-play, 41-yard scoring drive.

The winner of the game advances to the AFC championship game against the winner of the Bills and Chiefs game on Sunday. It would be the Ravens' fourth appearance in the title game and Houston's first.

This article first appeared on FanNation Raven Country and was syndicated with permission.

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