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GAMEDAY WEEK 5: Ravens vs Texans — Full Preview: TV, Streaming, Kickoff Info

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Quick Facts

Matchup: Houston Texans (2–2) at Baltimore Ravens (3–1)
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, Oct 5, 2025
TV: CBS (regional broadcast)

How to Watch/Listen

  • TV: CBS

  • Streaming: Paramount+

  • Local radio (BAL): 98 Rock / WBAL 1090 AM

  • Local radio (HOU): SportsRadio 610

  • Context & Form

    The Ravens (3–1) return to the Bank, looking to keep pace atop the AFC North after a grinding September. Lamar Jackson has been efficient, and the defense has been opportunistic despite injuries.

    The Texans (2–2) ride into Baltimore trying to rebound from a narrow loss. With C.J. Stroud under center, Houston continues to show flashes of offensive explosiveness under DeMeco Ryans, but depth will be tested against one of the AFC’s toughest road environments.


    Notable Personnel Updates

    Ravens:

    • RB Derrick Henry (suspension/DUI) out; Justice Hill & rookie Rasheen Ali expected to lead backfield.

  • CB Marlon Humphrey (hamstring) questionable but trending up.

  • LT Ronnie Stanley cleared after ankle scare.

  • Texans:

    • WR Tank Dell (concussion protocol) ruled out; John Metchie III steps into WR2 role.

  • Edge Will Anderson Jr. (shoulder) expected to play.

  • Safety Jalen Pitre returns, stabilizing Houston’s secondary.

  • Key Tactical Hotspots

    1. Lamar Jackson vs disguised looks
      The Texans will rotate safeties and send creative pressures. Lamar must stay decisive—especially with Mark Andrews as a security blanket—to keep the chains moving.

  • Ronnie Stanley vs Will Anderson Jr.
    Stanley’s ability to anchor the left side is critical. If Anderson wins early, Houston can tilt the game with pressure and force quick throws.

  • Ground control
    Without Henry, Baltimore still needs ≥130 rushing yards (Hill/Ali + Lamar) to keep balance. Houston’s Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary must establish early down efficiency to protect Stroud from Baltimore’s blitz packages.

  • Perimeter duel
    Nico Collins becomes Stroud’s WR1 target with Dell out. If Humphrey plays, Baltimore can risk more single-high coverage; if not, Stroud may attack mismatches outside.

  • Keys to Victory

    Ravens:

    • (i) Rush ≥140 yards to dictate tempo.

  • (ii) Limit Texans to ≤1 explosive play (20+ yards).

  • (iii) Convert red-zone trips >60%.

  • Texans:

    • (i) Protect Stroud (≤2 sacks allowed).

  • (ii) Get Collins/Metchie one chunk TD play.

  • (iii) Force 1+ Lamar turnover to steal momentum.

  • Line & Prediction

    • Current line: Ravens -3.5, total ~44.5.

  • Projection: Ravens 24, Texans 20.
    M&T Bank gives Baltimore an edge. A balanced Lamar game and one key Roquan Smith takeaway keep the Ravens in control late.

  • Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
    Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.