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C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns, and Houston strolled to a 44-10 win over a depleted Baltimore team Sunday, matching both the most lopsided road win in Texans' history and the most lopsided home loss in Ravens' history.

Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium in Balitmore, Maryland. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Texans vs. Ravens odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Texans are trying to get their first win in Baltimore against a Ravens team missing Lamar Jackson and some other key starters.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has found a new home. The former Houston Texans starting defensive back is expected to sign with the Baltimore Ravens ' practice squad, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the news of the 27-year-old's next career move.

The Houston Texans (1-3) go on the road to play the Baltimore Ravens (1-3) at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Date: Oct. 5

The Texans are a different team than the one that lost its first three games as the offense begins to click in wins over the Titans and Ravens

For the first time this season, a member of the Houston Texans is being recognized for their performance on Sunday.

CJ Gardner-Johnson, who was previously with the Houston Texans, is now a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Per Gardner-Johnson’s agent, Kevin Conner (via Adam Schefter of ESPN ), the free-agent safety is signing with the Ravens’ practice squad. Schefter pointed out that Gardner-Johnson still receives his fully guaranteed 2025 salary with the Texans.