Texans vs. Ravens final score, results: Lamar Jackson advances to first AFC Championship in rout of C.J. Stroud

The Ravens are headed to the AFC Championship Game.

The last time the Ravens and Texans teams met, it ended up in a lopsided 25-9 victory for Baltimore. With a lot on the line, Baltimore once again delivered as the Ravens trumped Houston, 31-10.

Regardless on the outcome, there is no denying the Texans have come a long way this season, but the turnaround is more significant than what may initially meet the eye.

The Texans won just three games in 2022, and became a team that very well could have made it to the Super Bowl thanks to Offensive Rookie of the Year hopeful C.J. Stroud and possible Coach of the Year winner Demeco Ryans. Stroud seemed off in some aspects behind an ever-questionable offensive line, finishing out the night 19-of-33 passing for 175 yards without a touchdown.

The Ravens were fresh off of a bye after winning their Week 18 matchup 17-10 over the Steelers on Jan. 6. They dominated Saturday's game from top to bottom as the defense put up one of their best efforts of the season where pressure is concerned and Lamar Jackson, while unimpressive through the air for the better part, completed 16 of his 22 passing attempts for 152 yards with 2 touchdowns.

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for Texans vs. Ravens on Saturday afternoon. Look below for what you may have missed from the divisional playoff game.

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Texans vs. Ravens score

Texans vs. Ravens results, highlights from 2024 NFL playoff game

Ravens 31, Texans 10

7:40 p.m.: Lamar Jackson has been unimpressive for the majority of his postseason career, but is a part of an effort that dominantly delivers.

7:20 p.m.: Stroud completes a pass to the left to Ogunbowale to the Houston 33 for 13 yards.

7:12 p.m.: An 11-play, 78-yard drive by the Ravens is capped off by an 8-yard Lamar Jackson rushing touchdown. Jackson has been ace with his legs throughout the night, though he's remained inconsistent as a passer.

7:07 p.m.: This game seems to be anything but over as the Ravens hold all the momentum. Cook takes it for 4 yards to the Houston 24.

7 p.m.: The Ravens have only been penalized three times in this game. This marks the third time, in this instance, an illegal shift. Still, this team is playing some clean football.

6:50 p.m.: Lamar Jackson hits Isaiah Likely for the 15-yard touchdown. The Ravens extend their lead.

Ravens 17, Texans 10

6:17 p.m.: Talk about making a statement. The Ravens open the second half with a drive capped off by a 15-yard Lamar Jackson rushing touchdown.

Ravens 10, Texans 10

6 p.m.: According to Next Gen Stats, the Texans blitzed on 13 of 18 dropbacks in the first half (72.2%), generating 10 pressures and 3 sacks on blitzes. Entering today, DeMeco Ryans had never blitzed on a majority of dropbacks in a game during his three seasons as a defensive play-caller.

5:50 p.m.: Fairburn's field goal is no good. The Texans had the opportunity to take the lead their with a bit of a pendulum swing where offensive effort is concerned, but fail to capitalize upon it.

5:39 p.m.: Lamar Jackson is nearly intercepted in a game that has not been without its misfires from quarterbacks.

5:31 p.m.: Jackson finds Agholor for the short touchdown. This is shaping up to be a low-scoring, competitive contest.

5:30 p.m.: Special teams is the most underrated phase of the game and that proves very true in this instance. Simms makes use of the punt, returning it for the 67-yard touchdown. This is a tied game now.

5:18 p.m.: Lamar Jackson connects with Nelson Agholor for the 3-yard touchdown. The Texans have struggled to contain Jackson's legs to this point with their blitzes proving ineffective.

Ravens 3, Texans 3

5:09 p.m.: The Texans settle for a 50-yard field goal.

5:06 p.m.: CJ Stroud is nearly intercepted deep in Ravens territory.

4:47 p.m.: The Texans get some offensive momentum going as QB CJ Stroud hits Singletary for then 26-yard deep completion to the Baltimore 32.

4:43 p.m.: On an incredibly windy day, Josh Tucker continues to be money as he hits a 53-yard field goal to put the Ravens on top first.

4:40 p.m.: The Ravens continue to drive into Houston territory as QB Lamar Jackson hits Rashod Bateman for the 9-yard reception to bring the team the the Houston 34.

4:35 p.m.: The Texans win the toss and elect to receive, an atypical move from this group.

Pregame: Texans inactives include QB Case Keenum, DE Jerry Hughes, G Nic Broeker, TE Eric Saubert and DT Teair Tart.

Pregame: Ravens inactives include CB Marlon Humphrey (calf). WR Tylan Wallace (knee), LB Del’Shawn Phillips (shoulder), C Sam Mustipher, G Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, QB Malik Cunningham and QB Josh Johnson (3rd QB).

Texans vs. Ravens start time

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 20
• Start time: 4:30 p.m. ET l 3:30 p.m. CT

Saturday's divisional contest between the Texans and the Ravens is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET at the Superdome in Baltimore.

What channel is Texans vs. Ravens on today?

• TV network: ESPN (U.S.) | TSN 4/5, CTV (Canada)
• Live streams: NFL+, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

The Texans vs. Ravens divisional matchup will be broadcast nationally in the U.S. on ESPN. Joe Buck will be on the call (play-by-play) alongside Troy Aikman (color analyst), with Laura Rutledge reporting from the sideline.

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Canadian viewers can watch the game on TSN 4/5 or CTV, or stream it with DAZN, which carries every NFL game.

NFL playoff schedule 2024

Divisional Round

Saturday, Jan. 20

Sunday, Jan. 21

Conference championships

Sunday, Jan. 28

Super Bowl 58

Sunday, Feb. 11