Overview

• Cooper Rush will start Sunday against the Texans after a full week of first-team reps and with public backing from coaches and teammates.
• Lamar Jackson sustained a hamstring strain in the loss to the Chiefs and is out for Week 5, with reports indicating he is expected to miss additional time.
• Rush joined Baltimore on a two-year, $6.2 million deal and brings a 9-5 career record as a starter from his years with the Cowboys.
• Pro Football Focus data shows Rush averages a 2.36-second time to throw, reflecting a quicker, pocket-driven approach than Jackson’s rushing-heavy style.
• Baltimore is monitoring injuries to left tackle Ronnie Stanley and center Tyler Linderbaum, and Houston enters allowing an NFL-low 12.8 points per game.