The Ravens’ defense was missing a laundry list of Pro Bowlers on defense due to injury, and the unit felt their absence. Houston’s 44 points were the most it has scored all year. C.J. Stroud had a near-flawless day, completing 23-of-27 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and recording the longest rush of his career on a 30-yard scamper in the second quarter. Baltimore was hoping to resurrect its defense against a struggling Houston offense averaging 16 points per game, but found itself giving up 35+ points for the fourth time this season.
