GAMEDAY WEEK 5: Ravens vs Texans — Full Preview: TV, Streaming, Kickoff Info
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
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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(i) Rush ≥140 yards to dictate tempo.
(ii) Limit Texans to ≤1 explosive play (20+ yards).
(iii) Convert red-zone trips >60%.
Texans:
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(i) Protect Stroud (≤2 sacks allowed).
(ii) Get Collins/Metchie one chunk TD play.
(iii) Force 1+ Lamar turnover to steal momentum.
Line & Prediction
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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.
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