National reaction to Ravens advancing to AFC Championship game with 34-10 win over Texans

The Ravens avoided the repeat of 2019, advancing to the AFC title game after a dominant 34-10 win over the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium.

The win gave Baltimore two wins over DeMeco Ryan’s team, and the combined scores of 56-19 provide insight into how far Houston has to climb before they start thinking about championship Sunday.

Lamar Jackson was dominant from start to finish and will likely win his second NFL MVP after accounting for 252 yards, four total touchdowns, and a `121.8 quarterback rating.

Mike Macdonald’s defense held Houston to 213 yards of total offense on 47 offensive plays, limiting C.J. Stroud to 19-33 passing for 175 yards and no touchdowns.

After overcoming past failures, here’s the national reaction to the Ravens’ dominant victory.

PFF

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts against the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Ravens have defeated a team with a winning record by 14+ points for the 8th time this season 🤯

📸 @Ravens pic.twitter.com/N8uvISkK6C

— PFF BAL Ravens (@PFF_Ravens) January 21, 2024

Field Yates

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson is now just the second player in the Super Bowl era with 2+ passing TD, 2+ rushing TD and 100+ rushing yards in a single playoff game, joining Colin Kaepernick in 2013.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 21, 2024

NFL

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rolls out to throw against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar with a spot in the AFC Championship on the line:#NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/2iH8F3t8cq

— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024

PFF

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

LAMAR JACKSON IS GOING TO THE AFC CHAMPIONSHIP pic.twitter.com/eYGnGX60pf

— PFF (@PFF) January 21, 2024

Ian Rapoport

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a play against the Houston Texans during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

For the first time in their history, the #Ravens will host an AFC Championship game.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 21, 2024

Tom Pelissero

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Lamar Jackson and the #Ravens are headed to the AFC Championship Game.

They’ll host the Buffalo-Kansas City winner next Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.pic.twitter.com/Ms3NDEDPft

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 21, 2024

Jeff Skversky

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Brandon Stephens #21 of the Baltimore Ravens wraps up Devin Singletary #26 of the Houston Texans during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Ravens going to first AFC title game since 2012 + will host their 1st #AFC Title game in #Ravens history

Majority of the #NFL Playoff games have been blowouts so far pic.twitter.com/3njt76Ssqn

— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) January 21, 2024

ESPN

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rolls out to throw against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

AYE YO, LAMAR COMIN' 😙 🎶

Lamar’s four TDs have the Ravens into the AFC Championship 🎱 pic.twitter.com/tczKu4uhSr

— ESPN (@espn) January 21, 2024

The Athletic

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the third quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

For the first time since 2012, the Ravens have advanced to the AFC Championship Game.

Baltimore will host the conference title game for the first time since 1971. pic.twitter.com/vsrbVvJXbG

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) January 21, 2024