In the AFC Divisional Playoff matchup, the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans are tied at 10-10 at halftime. Ravens kicker Justin Tucker scored a 53-yard field goal, the longest he's kicked in the postseason, marking the Ravens' first first-quarter playoff points in the Lamar Jackson era. Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn tied the game with a 50-yard field goal. Lamar Jackson, who is 0-2 in the divisional round with one TD pass and three interceptions, has been sacked three times due to the Texans' aggressive blitz strategy. The Texans, who are 0-4 on the road in postseason play and have the NFL's lowest win percentage in home playoff games, have struggled with penalties, accumulating eight for 50 yards. The Ravens have rushed for 43 yards, with Jackson contributing 34, while the Texans have only managed 6 rushing yards.
Outstanding series by Texans defense. Ravens started at their 37, their best field position, with 32 seconds left in the half. They needed about 20 yards for a Tucker FG attempt, but Jackson sacked for a 9-yard loss by Blake Cashman and a 13-yard loss by Desmond King II.
Texans sack Lamar Jackson 3 times for 29 yards in first half. Lamar’s full game highs during the regular season were 4 for 26
The Ravens and Texans will go into halftime tied at 10. Ravens will get the ball to start the third quarter and Ravens OC Todd Monken better have some answers for the blitz.
Missed FG. 10-all still feels like a winning first half for Texans. Never a good idea to let an underdog hang around. https://t.co/L9o0bp7yWj
“the ravens are in great field position!” [immediately sacked twice for 22-yard loss]
Playoff Ravens remain underwhelming.
The way the #texans rush the QB as a group is just so good. It's been that way all season. The way they work together and never try to play outside the scheme is just so impressive.
This Texans defense is relentless man. That side of the ball not discussed enough
Ravens have absolutely no answers against the blitz. Jackson just got sacked on back-to-back plays. Texans have 3 sacks in the first half and quite of few more pressures.
Texans defense getting after Lamar Jackson on this drive. 2nd sack on this drive, and 3rd of the game.
Other that one big run the Texans have done a good job containing Lamar
The Texans corners have done a great job staying with the Ravens receivers on islands with these blitzes.
Fairbairn? More like Foulbairn. #Texans #HOUvsBAL
Field goal was 47 yards. It just curved to the right. Uncharacteristic miss by Fairbairn, now Ravens have chance to put up points before the half. https://t.co/o4VQ91BvVB
Texans K Fairbairn misses wide right on a 47-yarder. It remains tied at 10 with 32 seconds left in first half
Stroud off target on second and third down. Fairbairn misses 47 FG. He missed one all season. That misfire by Fairbairn hurt big time. Texans could have led at halftime.
Texans are outplaying the Ravens here. Blitz is getting to Jackson, he can't get the passes to guys. Penalties and that FG miss have kept the Ravens in it so far.
Ravens seem to have dominated most of 1H. Texans might have lead at the half. Amazing what a PR/TD does for you.
Texans have 8 penalties for 50 yards. Ravens have one for 5. Linemen have four false starts. Only C Michael Dieter hasn't been guilty.
The fundamental problem for the Texans is that you have to run the ball against the Ravens, but the Texans have a terrible run game.
Eight first-half penalties by the Texans. Four of them have been false starts.
Playoff Ravens offensive gameplan is alive and well When you can run on 1st down into the strength of your opponents defense you definitely have to do it
I know it’s early, but goddamn this already feels like a game the Ravens are going Ravens right down the drain.
This is how you stay in these games! You come up with plays on teams, force turnovers. This is big for Sims and the Texans.
Desmond King jumps offside on third down. That's 7 penalties for 45 yards for the Texans. Ravens finally commit their first.
The Texans are putting on a clinic in unforced errors.
Texans are down 10-3 to the Ravens with 9:14 left in the second quarter...They have to find a way to keep Jackson from using his legs to beat them...#Sarge
The Texans have to calm down and play their brand of football...They have six penalties for 40 yards in the first quarter, and that is unacceptable for DeMeco Ryans...#Sarge
Ravens had 43 yards rushing in the first quarter, 34 by Jackson. Texans had 6 yards rushing.
Ravens and Texans trade 50-yard FGs, and it's tied at 3 after one quarter of play in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson: 3-of-5 for 29 yards passing (plus 34 yards rushing) C.J. Stroud: 7-of-13 for 82 yards
The Texans get a 50-yard FG by Fairbairn to tie the game at 3 with 0:28 left in the first quarter. #Texans #Sarge #TexansWire
Texans are out-playing the Ravens so far. Just can’t get out of their own way with the penalties. But if they can clean that up, the Ravens are in trouble
In case you’re wondering, the record for most penalties in a playoff game is 17. #Texans have six in the first quarter.
Ka'imi Fairbairn ties the game with a 50-yard field goal attempt. Stroud made some good plays extending drives. But too many penalties. Slowik has to call more throws on first down, even if it's a screen. Texans 3 Ravens 3, 28 sec left in Q1
Texans act like they've never played in loud stadiums. They've committed 6 penalties for 40 yards in the first quarter.
Fairbairn ties the game with a 50-yard FG with 28 seconds left in the first quarter. Ravens home crowd definitely making a difference early in this one. The Texans have 3 false starts and a delay of game penalty.
We still have 33 seconds left in the first quarter, and the Texans have been called for 6 penalties.
Are the Texans nervous? Three false start penalties in the first quarter.
The Ravens are on the board first against the Texans following a 53-yard field goal from Justin Tucker in the AFC Divisional Playoff matchup. Follow along with us for Ravens vs. Texans live updates 🔗 https://t.co/WoJH3f1hnW (📸: Tommy Gilligan, @usatodaysports) https://t.co/nnSOpO2rNU
Texans had a first-and-10 at the Ravens' 36 and end up punting from the Baltimore 47-yard line because of penalties (two false starts and an intentional grounding). Ravens get ball back with a 3-0 lead with 5:02 left in 1Q.
Justin Tucker's 53-yard FG in the first quarter is the longest field goal he's ever kicked in the postseason. He improves to 3-of-5 on FG attempts of at least 50 yards in his playoff career.
#Ravens get on the board first with a Justin Tucker 53-yard field goal --- are we in for a defensive showdown? https://t.co/zXllkFomNN
Justin Tucker gets Ravens on the board with a 53-yard field goal. Tucker was 1-of-5 from 50 yards this season (few of them were blocked), but he drilled that one. It's 3-0 at the 8:36 mark of first quarter. Jackson was 3-of-4 for 29 yards on that drive. Texans were aggressive
The Texans, who don't blitz much, have done it at least three times in that first drive, hoping to speed Lamar Jackson up. It's had mixed results. Regardless, Texans prevent a TD from happening. Ravens 3 Texans 0, 8:36 left in Q1
Justin Tucker hits from 53 yards at a windy M&T Bank Stadium to put Ravens up, 3-0, in first quarter. This marks the first time the Ravens have scored in the first quarter in Lamar Jackson's five playoff games.
The Texans defense holds the Ravens to three points, which can be considered a win on their first drive. #Texans #Sarge
Justin Tucker nails a 53-yarder. That's the Ravens' first first-quarter points in a playoff game since the Lamar Jackson era started.
Texans first drive is a 3-and-out. Ravens defense was fired up. Ravens offense will take over at their own 25
Keep it locked in with our live blog from today's divisional round game between the Texans and Ravens. https://t.co/z7ibpIUgIr via @houstonchron
The Texans are 0-4 on the road in postseason play, making them the only current NFL franchise without a road playoff win. The Ravens are 3-4 (.429) all-time in home playoff games, tied with the Chargers for the lowest win percentage in NFL history. https://t.co/5QEx1niJpR
One frustrating postseason streak will come to an end. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is 0-2 in divisional round, throwing one TD pass and three interceptions. But the Texans are 0-4 in the divisional round, losing by an average of 14.5 points. Full preview: https://t.co/aQlhEk0ARF