Ravens Suffer 44-10 Home Loss; QB Concerns Grow

A 44-10 home loss to the Houston Texans dropped the Baltimore Ravens to 1-4 and intensified scrutiny of the team. C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards and four total touchdowns while Xavier Hutchinson and Jalen Pitre made key plays; it was Houston's first-ever win at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore's offense sputtered — Derrick Henry scored the team's only touchdown — and backup Cooper Rush started, completing 14 of 20 for 179 yards but throwing three interceptions; the club elevated Tyler Huntley from the practice squad as QB2. Star QB Lamar Jackson remains hampered by a Week 4 hamstring injury and there is an “outside shot” he could return in Week 6 against the Rams, though the team could also elect to rest him and use the upcoming bye for recovery. The loss crystallizes urgent questions about Baltimore's health, quarterback depth and ability to convert talent into wins.