Texans at Ravens live updates: Divisional round kicks off

C.J. Stroud and the Texans handled the Browns last week, but will they have the same luck against the formidable Ravens? (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

The Houston Texans, led by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, have all the good vibes right now. They shocked the Cleveland Browns in the wild card round, winning 45-14 and looking more experienced than the young team they are.

But the Baltimore Ravens aren’t the Browns. They’re one of the most formidable teams in the NFL. They don’t have 38-year-old Joe Flacco making a late-career surge as their quarterback. They have Lamar Jackson, a dual-threat QB and the likely MVP, leading their offense. He’s got the legs. He’s got the arm. And he’s a whole lot harder to sack than Flacco.

The Texans will have their hands full, but so will the Ravens. The Texans have good vibes, but that’s not all they’re built on. Stroud is looking like a legit franchise quarterback after just 18 professional games. The Browns’ defense, one of the best in the league, had a lot of trouble putting a lid on Stroud and Houston’s offense.

Which team will come out on top? Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and highlights from the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

Live26 updates

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:46 PM GMT+1

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:54 PM GMT+1

Fairbairn’s 47-yard field goal attempt is NO GOOD.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:50 PM GMT+1

Nice conversion on third and long from C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins for 29 yards! Collins goes 16 yards on the next play to bring the Texans in field goal range.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:48 PM GMT+1

We’re still tied at the two-minute warning for the half.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:45 PM GMT+1

This game is penalties galore. Another false start, this time on the Texans. They’ll lose 5 yards on their third play of the drive.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:40 PM GMT+1

Oof, back-to-back incomplete passes for Lamar Jackson on the Raven’s third three-and-out of the game.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:36 PM GMT+1

We are TIED after Texans wideout Steven Sims returned the punt for a 67-yard touchdown.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:33 PM GMT+1

Scratch that: Ravens get a 5-yard penalty of their own for a false start on everyone other than their center.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:32 PM GMT+1

It gets better for the Ravens: Houston is hit with a pre-snap penalty for 5 yards.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:31 PM GMT+1

Kurt Hinish sacks Lamar Jackson for -7 yards. Justice Hill answers with a 6-yard run.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:29 PM GMT+1

Tough drive for the Texans there, just 9 yards (all from Devin Singletary) in 5 plays before punting.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:23 PM GMT+1

Lamar Jackson finds Nelson Agholor for a 3-yard TD pass. Ravens lead 10-3 with 9:14 remaining in second quarter. That was a 11-play, 76-yard drive.
Todd Monken has schemed guys open all year in the red zone.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) January 20, 2024

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:22 PM GMT+1

The Ravens are up! Wideout Nelson Agholor notches a 3-yard reception for the touchdown.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:11 PM GMT+1

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:11 PM GMT+1

Ka’imi gives us 3️⃣

HOU 3 – BAL 3 | 00:28 1Q

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) January 20, 2024

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM GMT+1

Justin Tucker hits from 53 yards at a windy M&T Bank Stadium to put Ravens up, 3-0, in first quarter.

This marks the first time the Ravens have scored in the first quarter in Lamar Jackson’s five playoff games.

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) January 20, 2024

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 10:59 PM GMT+1

It looked like C.J. Stroud responded nicely after a three-and-out. He hit Devin Singletary on a 26-yard pass to get into Ravens territory. But this isn’t the Browns’ defense. An intentional grounding penalty as a result of pressure killed the drive forcing a punt.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 10:53 PM GMT+1

Justin Tucker made a 53-yard FG in frosty conditions look like a layup to put the Ravens up early, 3-0.

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 10:25 PM GMT+1

Sat, January 20, 2024 at 10:23 PM GMT+1