Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Ravens will host the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC title and a Super Bowl berth after defeating the Houston Texans 34-10 on Saturday.
After throwing two touchdown passes and running for two scores, Lamar Jackson helped the Ravens pull away in the second half for a whopping 34-10 win over the Texans. The win marked only the second victory during the five playoff games for Jackson and his team.
Jackson also made history during Saturday's game, becoming the first quarterback since 1948 with at least two touchdown passes, two TD runs, 100 yards rushing and a 100 passer rating in the same game, according to AP.
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The Ravens are only the fourth team since 1970 to have a first-team All-Pro quarterback and the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL, ESPN said. In each case those teams played in the Super Bowl.
Baltimore allowed zero offensive touchdowns in the divisional matchup against the Texans, ESPN said. The Ravens' defense allowed negative-0.29 EPA per play, and it ranks first in EPA per play over the course of the season, playoffs included.
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"Despite the name brand of the Chiefs, the reality of this matchup is that Baltimore's defense has been much, much better than the Kansas City offense," ESPN said. "The Chiefs were ranked 10th in EPA per play entering Sunday," when KC ousted the Buffalo Bills in New York, 27-24.
The Ravens are the No. 1 seed in the AFC, but will face No. 3 seed and defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, at M&T Stadium. Game time is Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. ET on CBS.
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Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) tackles Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) hits Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) poressures Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims (82) runs after a punt return for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs from Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) works in the pocket against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (2) tries to make the catch against Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson (19) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) rolls out of the pocket against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs down field against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans speaks during a news conference after an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. The Baltimore Ravens won 34-10. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks during a news conference after an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. The Baltimore Ravens won 34-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. The Baltimore Ravens won 34-10. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
