NFL Power Rankings, Week 12: Ravens pound Texans, Raiders stay in hunt

By Randy Gurzi | Nov 18, 2019

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens (not pictured) against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 17: Carlos Watkins #91 of the Houston Texans reacts after the Baltimore Ravens missed a field goal at M&T Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

11. Houston Texans (8)

The game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens was supposed to be one of the best games in Week 11, but that wasn’t the case. Baltimore destroyed the Texans, who had no answers for the running attack of the Ravens.

Houston surrendered 228 yards through the air including four touchdowns — and they had no interceptions either. Even worse was their run defense as they allowed the Ravens to gain 263 yards on 36 rushes. In the end, it was a 41-7 loss for the Texans, and it wasn’t just the defense that had a bad day.

Deshaun Watson, who has been great this season was unable to move the ball consistently. He finished with only 169 yards and no touchdowns while throwing an interception. He also lost 49 yards on six sacks.
They’re now 6-4 and find themselves tied with the Indianapolis Colts in their division.

They still should be the favorite in the AFC South because this game was a bit of a fluke. Head coach Bill O’Brien still has the most talented team in their division. They just have to find a way to put this one behind them and get ready for a showdown with the Colts — who beat them earlier this season.

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