The Texans go from facing the Super Bowl MVP in Week 1 to the league MVP in Week 2 when Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens into Houston on Sunday.
The Ravens are 7.5-point favourites on the NFL odds with the total at 51.5.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Lamar Jackson lit up the Texans in the only meeting between these teams in 2019. Jackson went 17-for-24, throwing for 222 yards and four TDs, while also adding another 79 yards rushing. The Ravens crushed the Texans 41-7 in the November game.
Despite scoring 38 points in Week 1, the Ravens hit the under mainly due to a weak Cleveland offense, last week. With a fairly high 51.5 total this week and a Texans offense that is not much stronger than the Browns, we could see a similar Week 2 scenario where Baltimore puts points on the board, but doesn’t hit the over. The under is also 5-0 in the Ravens’ last five games as a favourite of 3.5-10 points and 4-0 in the Texans last four games following a straight up loss.
The Ravens are 5-0 against the spread in their last five road games and 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Baltimore Ravens
Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson started the season where he left off last year, throwing for 275 yards and three touchdowns on 20-for-25 passing in a 38-6 Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Jackson also had a team-high 45 rushing yards on seven carries. Rookie running back J.K. Dobbins was another bright spot for the Ravens, rushing for his first two career TDs with 22 yards on seven carries.
Tackle Ronnie Stanley is listed as questionable for Week 2 after leaving in the third quarter against the Browns with an ankle injury.
Houston Texans
Although they will be playing on nine days rest, the Texans don’t seem to be catching a break with opponents early in the season after they opened Week 1 against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Fresh off signing the second biggest contract in NFL history (behind Patrick Mahomes) quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 253 yards against the Chiefs on 20-for-32 passing with one TD and one interception, while also rushing for a TD.
Off-season trade acquisition David Johnson made an impact in his Texans debut, rushing for 77 yards and a TD. Running back Duke Johnson is listed as doubtful for Week 2 after leaving in the fourth quarter against the Chiefs with a leg injury.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Ravens vs. Texans?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 9 Sep 6:58pm | BAL | -5.5 -110 | O +54.5 -110 |
| Closing 20 Sep 8:32pm | BAL | -7.5 -130 | O +50 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Ravens Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
1005 |
| Passing |
2757 |
| Receiving |
58 |
| Sacks |
6 |
| Interceptions |
4 |
| Touchdowns |
8 |
| Rushing |
691 |
| Passing |
4823 |
| Receiving |
81 |
| Sacks |
5 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
1 |
| Rushing |
170 |
| Passing |
341 |
| Receiving |
11 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns | |
| Rushing | |
| Passing | Did not qualify |
| Receiving | |
| Sacks | |
| Interceptions |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Texans Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
1005 |
| Passing |
2757 |
| Receiving |
58 |
| Sacks |
6 |
| Interceptions |
4 |
| Touchdowns |
8 |
| Rushing |
691 |
| Passing |
4823 |
| Receiving |
81 |
| Sacks |
5 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
1 |
| Rushing |
170 |
| Passing |
341 |
| Receiving |
11 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns | |
| Rushing | |
| Passing | Did not qualify |
| Receiving | |
| Sacks | |
| Interceptions |
Weather
| temp | 70 |
| condition | dome |
Injuries
Marcus Peters (CB)
D.J. Fluker (G)
Ben Bredeson (G)
D.J. Fluker (G)
Gus Edwards (RB)
D.J. Fluker (G)
Mark Ingram II (RB)
Sam Koch (P)
Willie Snead IV (WR)
Patrick Mekari (G)
Daren Bates (LB)
Keke Coutee (WR)
Daren Bates (LB)
Eric Murray (S)
Brent Qvale (T)
Whitney Mercilus (LB)
Tytus Howard (T)
Duke Johnson (RB)
Lonnie Johnson Jr. (CB)
Cornell Armstrong (CB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Marcus Peters (CB) | Prob Sat | Back - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Peters is managing a back injury, but he will likely face the Bills in the AFC divisional round. |
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| D.J. Fluker (G) | Ques Sat | Knee - 12 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Fluker is nursing a knee injury, leaving his status for the AFC divisional round against the Bills clouded. |
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| Ben Bredeson (G) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 09 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Bredeson will spend an extended period on the injured reserve list due to an unspecified injury. |
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| D.J. Fluker (G) | Ques Sun | Knee - 06 / 01 / 21 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Fluker has an injured knee, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Titans in the AFC Wild Card game. |
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| Gus Edwards (RB) | Ques Sun | Back - 01 / 01 / 21 | 3-0 | 0-3 | + - |
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Edwards is dealing with a back injury, and it is unknown if he will be good to go against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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| D.J. Fluker (G) | Ques Sun | Knee - 01 / 01 / 21 | 3-0 | 0-3 | + - |
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Fluker is managing a knee issue, and it remains to be seen if he will be good to go versus the Bengals on Sunday. |
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| Mark Ingram II (RB) | Ques Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 3-0 | 0-3 | + - |
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Ingram II is ailing from an illness, and it is uncertain if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Bengals. |
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| Sam Koch (P) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 3-0 | 0-3 | + - |
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Koch will be on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list for an extended period. |
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| Willie Snead IV (WR) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 29 / 12 / 20 | 3-0 | 0-3 | + - |
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Snead is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if it will impede his status for the AFC Wild Card game against the Titans. |
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| Patrick Mekari (G) | Ques Sun | Back - 27 / 12 / 20 | 4-0 | 1-3 | + - |
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Mekari is bothered by a back injury, and it is unknown if he will participate in the AFC Wild Card game against the Titans. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Daren Bates (LB) | Prob Sun | Hip - 06 / 01 / 21 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Bates has a hip injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active versus the Ravens in the AFC Wild Card game. |
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| Keke Coutee (WR) | Ques Sun | Foot - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Coutee is dealing with a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will line up against the Titans on Sunday. |
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| Daren Bates (LB) | Ques Sun | Hip - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Bates is managing a hip injury, and it is uncertain if he will face the Texans on Sunday. |
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| Eric Murray (S) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 27 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Murray has been assigned to the COVID-19 list, and it is uncertain how long he will take to pass protocol. |
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| Brent Qvale (T) | I-R | Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Qvale has landed on the injured reserve list with a concussion, and will be inactive for an unknown length of time. |
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| Whitney Mercilus (LB) | I-R | Illness - 26 / 12 / 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Mercilus has landed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long it will take for him to be cleared to return. |
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| Tytus Howard (T) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 20 / 12 / 20 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Howard has popped up on the injured reserve list due to a concussion, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Duke Johnson (RB) | Out Sun | Neck - 19 / 12 / 20 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Johnson has sat out the last two games due to a neck injury, and he will not take on the Titans on Sunday. |
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| Lonnie Johnson Jr. (CB) | Ques Sun | Knee - 19 / 12 / 20 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Johnson Jr. is tending to a knee injury, and his status for Sunday's matchup versus the Colts is in question. |
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| Cornell Armstrong (CB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 17 / 12 / 20 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Armstrong is hobbled by a hamstring injury, and it is up in the air if it will keep him off the field Sunday versus the Colts. |
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BALTIMORE RAVENS
34 -
HOUSTON TEXANS
21
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 Sep 6:58pm BAL -5.5 -110 O +54.5 -110 Closing 20 Sep 8:32pm BAL -7.5 -130 O +50 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Ravens Team Leaders
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 1005
Passing 2757
Receiving 58
Sacks 6
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 691
Passing 4823
Receiving 81
Sacks 5
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 170
Passing 341
Receiving 11
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Texans Team Leaders
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 1005
Passing 2757
Receiving 58
Sacks 6
Interceptions 4
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 691
Passing 4823
Receiving 81
Sacks 5
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 1
Rushing 170
Passing 341
Receiving 11
Sacks 1
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions -
Weather
temp 70 condition dome -
Injuries
Marcus Peters (CB)
Prob Sat Back - 12 / 01 / 21D.J. Fluker (G)
Ques Sat Knee - 12 / 01 / 21Ben Bredeson (G)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 09 / 01 / 21D.J. Fluker (G)
Ques Sun Knee - 06 / 01 / 21Gus Edwards (RB)
Ques Sun Back - 01 / 01 / 21D.J. Fluker (G)
Ques Sun Knee - 01 / 01 / 21Mark Ingram II (RB)
Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Sam Koch (P)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Willie Snead IV (WR)
Ques Sun Ankle - 29 / 12 / 20Patrick Mekari (G)
Ques Sun Back - 27 / 12 / 20Daren Bates (LB)
Prob Sun Hip - 06 / 01 / 21Keke Coutee (WR)
Ques Sun Foot - 30 / 12 / 20Daren Bates (LB)
Ques Sun Hip - 30 / 12 / 20Eric Murray (S)
Out indefinitely Illness - 27 / 12 / 20Brent Qvale (T)
I-R Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20Whitney Mercilus (LB)
I-R Illness - 26 / 12 / 20Tytus Howard (T)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 20 / 12 / 20Duke Johnson (RB)
Out Sun Neck - 19 / 12 / 20Lonnie Johnson Jr. (CB)
Ques Sun Knee - 19 / 12 / 20Cornell Armstrong (CB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 17 / 12 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Marcus Peters (CB) Prob Sat Back - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 0-1 + - Peters is managing a back injury, but he will likely face the Bills in the AFC divisional round.
D.J. Fluker (G) Ques Sat Knee - 12 / 01 / 21 1-0 0-1 + - Fluker is nursing a knee injury, leaving his status for the AFC divisional round against the Bills clouded.
Ben Bredeson (G) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 09 / 01 / 21 2-0 0-2 + - Bredeson will spend an extended period on the injured reserve list due to an unspecified injury.
D.J. Fluker (G) Ques Sun Knee - 06 / 01 / 21 2-0 0-2 + - Fluker has an injured knee, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Titans in the AFC Wild Card game.
Gus Edwards (RB) Ques Sun Back - 01 / 01 / 21 3-0 0-3 + - Edwards is dealing with a back injury, and it is unknown if he will be good to go against the Bengals on Sunday.
D.J. Fluker (G) Ques Sun Knee - 01 / 01 / 21 3-0 0-3 + - Fluker is managing a knee issue, and it remains to be seen if he will be good to go versus the Bengals on Sunday.
Mark Ingram II (RB) Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 3-0 0-3 + - Ingram II is ailing from an illness, and it is uncertain if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.
Sam Koch (P) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 3-0 0-3 + - Koch will be on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list for an extended period.
Willie Snead IV (WR) Ques Sun Ankle - 29 / 12 / 20 3-0 0-3 + - Snead is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if it will impede his status for the AFC Wild Card game against the Titans.
Patrick Mekari (G) Ques Sun Back - 27 / 12 / 20 4-0 1-3 + - Mekari is bothered by a back injury, and it is unknown if he will participate in the AFC Wild Card game against the Titans.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Daren Bates (LB) Prob Sun Hip - 06 / 01 / 21 0-0 0-0 + - Bates has a hip injury, but it is anticipated that he will be active versus the Ravens in the AFC Wild Card game.
Keke Coutee (WR) Ques Sun Foot - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Coutee is dealing with a foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will line up against the Titans on Sunday.
Daren Bates (LB) Ques Sun Hip - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Bates is managing a hip injury, and it is uncertain if he will face the Texans on Sunday.
Eric Murray (S) Out indefinitely Illness - 27 / 12 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Murray has been assigned to the COVID-19 list, and it is uncertain how long he will take to pass protocol.
Brent Qvale (T) I-R Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Qvale has landed on the injured reserve list with a concussion, and will be inactive for an unknown length of time.
Whitney Mercilus (LB) I-R Illness - 26 / 12 / 20 1-1 1-1 + - Mercilus has landed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long it will take for him to be cleared to return.
Tytus Howard (T) Out indefinitely Concussion - 20 / 12 / 20 1-2 1-2 + - Howard has popped up on the injured reserve list due to a concussion, and there is no timetable for return.
Duke Johnson (RB) Out Sun Neck - 19 / 12 / 20 1-2 1-2 + - Johnson has sat out the last two games due to a neck injury, and he will not take on the Titans on Sunday.
Lonnie Johnson Jr. (CB) Ques Sun Knee - 19 / 12 / 20 1-2 1-2 + - Johnson Jr. is tending to a knee injury, and his status for Sunday's matchup versus the Colts is in question.
Cornell Armstrong (CB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 17 / 12 / 20 1-2 1-2 + - Armstrong is hobbled by a hamstring injury, and it is up in the air if it will keep him off the field Sunday versus the Colts.