HOUSTON – The Baltimore Ravens' multifaceted rushing attack, which led the NFL last year by nearly 1,000 yards, was slow to get going in the first half against the Houston Texans.
Mark Ingram, quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens pounded away at Houston after halftime and ran away with a 33-16 victory.
The Ravens built a 20-10 halftime lead with the help of a fumble return for a touchdown in the second quarter by L.J.
The Ravens were up 3-0 when Houston went for it on fourth-and-1 from its 34 late in the first quarter.
The Texans cut the lead to three when Watson connected with Darren Fells on a 10-yard touchdown pass.