The Jan 15 – Texans against Baltimore Ravens game has the opportunity to be a spectacular and intriguing game from beginning to end, or a severe letdown. The reason: both teams have appeared amazing occasionally this season and completely horrid at others.

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The Texans have an excuse for their at times discouraging play, as the squad has been affected by accidents all season. 1st, their all-pro wide obtain Andre Johnson went down with a hamstring injury. As if this blow to their offense wasn’t considerable enough, after that , they lost their starting quarterback, Matt Schaub. Then they proceeded to lose their 2nd chain quarterback, Matt Leingart, to injury. That set rookie T.J. Yates into the starting duty. Even though Yates has played wonderfully thus far, it’s still to be determined how he can fare vs the vicious Ravens’ defense. The Texans struggle through these accidents to a 10-6 record, but limped into the playoffs because they lost their last 3 contests of the season.

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Even though the Baltimore Ravens have appeared outstanding by and large this season, they’ve come up short at baffling times. After defeating Houston 29-14 earlier this year, they lost their next game to woeful Jacksonville as they performed some of the worst offensive football shown by any squad this season. Then, after defeating Pittsburgh 23-20, they lost their following game to Seattle. So, whereas it would appear Baltimore has the more healthy, more comprehensive squad, that’s supposing the Baltimore who won those major contests this year turns up.

Odds makers are banking on that. Baltimore is a 7.5 fave at home. Whilst the Texans have a gritty defense themselves, the question continues to be as to if Houston’s rookie quarterback can play well under the strain of a divisional playoff game in a inhospitable atmosphere. As the Baltimore Ravens are more experienced and competing at home, they have the upper hand.