Baltimore Ravens Houston Texans Face Off With Key Injuries in Crucial NFL Clash

The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans, both struggling early in the NFL season with 1-3 records, face off in Week 5 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Texans recently ended a losing streak with a strong defensive performance, while the Ravens boast a high-scoring offense but the league's worst defense. Baltimore will be without star quarterback Lamar Jackson due to a hamstring injury, with Cooper Rush stepping in, which is expected to impact the Ravens' offensive effectiveness given Rush's different playing style. The Texans are slight favorites, particularly as Baltimore's defense will also miss key players, pointing to a potential advantage for Houston. Betting and player prop predictions favor Houston and highlight the expected prominence of Ravens' receiver Zay Flowers in the passing game. Meanwhile, unrelated to this matchup, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has made a strong comeback from injury, leading the NFL in passing yards and completions, although his team struggles defensively.