Overview

• The Texans thrashed Baltimore 44-10 at M&T Bank Stadium as C.J. Stroud went 23-of-27 for 244 yards and four touchdowns.
• The defeat dropped the Ravens to 1-4 and 2.5 games back of the Steelers in the AFC North.
• Seven Pro Bowlers were inactive, including Lamar Jackson, Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey, Ronnie Stanley, Pat Ricard and Nnamdi Madubuike.
• Cooper Rush threw three interceptions in his first Ravens start, and the rushing attack produced 44 yards with Derrick Henry held to 33 on 15 carries.
• Pundits blasted the defense for missed tackles, coverage issues and no takeaways, and noted that a home game against the Rams before the bye looms large.