Ravens vs Texans Pre Game Analysis

The only 2 teams with winning records in the AFC will face off when the Baltimore Ravens play the Houston Texans. The Houston Texans have never beat the Balimtore Ravens in the history of their organization.

The Ravens defense is beat up and is suffering the loss of Ray Lewis and Ladarius Webb for the remainder of the season. Even when these 2 key players were healthy, the Ravens defense was giving up a ton of yards against the run.

The Houston Texans have the advantage in this matchup since they are playing at home and have something to prove after getting blown out by the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens will be trying to prove that they can survive without their emotional leader Ray Lewis. Although on paper the Texans should win this game, I'm backing the Baltimore Ravens today.

Prediction: Ravens 27 Texans 24

Ravens Defensive Coordinator Chuck Pagano is Interviewing With Colts

It has been reported that Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator Chuck Pagano is interviewing for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job opening. Chuck Pagano has done an outstanding job in his first season in charge of the Ravens defense. Under his leadership Baltimore allowed the third-fewest points and yards in the league in 2011. The Ravens also finished fourth in rushing defense and second in pass defense. The Ravens also led the league in sacks.

Although I wish Chuck Pagano much success in advancing his career, it would be great to have him back for another season as the Ravens Defensive Coordinator. I absolute love what he did with the secondary this year. Ladarius Webb is playing at a super high level and Cary Williams was impressive as well. Both Ed Reed and Ray Lewis have announced that they planned on returning next season. I would love to see what Chuck Pagano could do with the Ravens defense next year. I am confident the Ravens will be back in the playoff hunt for the 5th straight year.

Ravens Beat Texans and Advance to AFC Championship Game

The Ravens vs Texans was a tough fought game. Ladarius Webb got 2 picks and Ed Reed got one as well as the Ravens rolled to victory in a close game. Even though Ray Rice was held to just 60 yards rushing, he did get his touches and thus another Ravens win.

The Houston Texans had a good rushing attack and Arian Foster rushed for 132 yards. It wasns't enough though because Joe Flacco threw for 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. The Ravens will go on the road next week to play the New England Patriots.

Final Score: Ravens 20 Texans 13