Baltimore Ravens Face Houston Texans Missing Seven Key Players Due to Injuries

The Baltimore Ravens are severely depleted entering Week 5, with QB Lamar Jackson officially out with a hamstring and at least six other key players—including Marlon Humphrey, Chidobe Awuzie, Roquan Smith, Patrick Ricard and Emery Jones Jr.—also listed out or limited, while Kyle Hamilton and Ronnie Stanley are questionable. Jackson’s absence will likely thrust backup Cooper Rush into the starting role, removing multiple Pro Bowl contributors from a Ravens roster that is already 1-3 and facing long historical odds to rebound. Houston, by contrast, arrives healthier and with momentum after a blowout win over the Titans, with Will Anderson Jr. back at full participation and PUP returnees Jaylen Reed and Denico Autry easing back as limited participants. Coverage and analysts note the Ravens must quickly patch depth and adjust game plans, but Week 5 looks like a steep challenge for Baltimore given the contrasting health statuses and recent form.