Texans vs Ravens Picks and Prediction – 1/20/2024

The NFL Playoff Divisional round will kick off on Saturday with a matchup between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens from M&T Bank Stadium. Be ready for all the NFL playoff action with our NFL picks. The fourth-seeded Texans have won four of their last five games and secured their first AFC South Division title since 2019. On Saturday, Houston forced two turnovers and kept Cleveland off the scoreboard during the second half of a 45-14 home victory.

Houston rookie QB C.J. Stroud completed 16 of 21 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns. Nico Collins contributed 96 receiving yards and his 15-yard touchdown reception gave the Texans a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. Houston RB Devin Singletary added 66 rushing yards and a score.

The Baltimore Ravens won six of their nine home games during the regular season and led the NFL with a plus 203 point differential. The top-seeded Ravens (13-4) ranked sixth in the league in total defense and are allowing an impressive 16.5 points per contest. Last time out, Baltimore rested most of their starters during a 17-10 home loss versus Pittsburgh.

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson put himself in contention for a second MVP trophy with 24 passing touchdowns and a team-high 821 rushing yards. Rookie WR Zay Flowers caught 77 passes for 858 yards and five scores. RB Gus Edwards rushed for 810 yards and a team-best 13 rushing touchdowns.