After learning that they would be without their franchise quarterback, Lamar Jackson , t he Baltimore Ravens had to rely on their backup quarterback, Cooper Rush, and their defense to win the game against the 1-3 Houston Texans .
That didn't happen, as the Ravens defense proved beyond any reasonable doubt that they are the worst defense in the NFL, allowing 44 points to a team that came into the game ranked as the 25th best offense (288.8 yards). The Ravens helped the Texans move to 2-3 on the season, while helping quarterback C.J. Stroud regain his confidence and get him back to the player he was in his rookie season.
C.J. Stroud torches the Ravens defense for a bounce-back game
Facing the Ravens' poor defense was all it took for Stroud to get back to looking like the p