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Ravens’ updated 53-man roster for AFC Divisional Round matchup vs. Texans

After producing the NFL’s best record (13-4), the Baltimore Ravens return to M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday after earning a No. 1 playoff seed.

They will host the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round (Jan. 20, 4:30 p.m.).

The Ravens clinched the AFC’s top postseason spot for the second time (2019) in franchise history. The 2023 season also marked Baltimore’s first division title since 2019 and the fifth (2011-12, 2018-19) under head coach John Harbaugh.

Star tight end Mark Andrews is not expected to play after returning to practice, and he’ll join cornerback Marlon Humphrey on the list of inactives.

With kickoff a little over 24 hours, we’re looking at Baltimore’s updated 53-man roster for the divisional round matchup against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans.

#0 LB Roquan Smith

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Patrick Queen (133) and Roquan Smith (158) were the NFL’s only duo to each post at least 130 tackles in 2023.

Smith’s 158 tackles were the NFL’s sixth most.

#2 QB Tyler Huntley

Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

#3 WR Odell Beckham Jr.

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) reacts against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Beckham was on cruise control during the regular season (35 catches, 565 yards, three touchdowns), but the electric wide receiver is looking to take his game up a notch in the playoffs.

Beckham has 25 catches for 316 yards and has scored 2 touchdowns in 5 games in the playoffs in his career.

#4 WR Zay Flowers

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens won 23 – 7. (Perry Knotts via AP)

Flowers had 77 catches for 858 yards this season and he’ll have key matchups against Derek Stingley Jr.

The 77 catches and 858 yards were Ravens rookie records and ranked Top 5 among rookie WRs in 2023.

Flowers logged 6 total TDs (5 receiving, 1 rushing) during his rookie year.

#6 LB Patrick Queen

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Broderick Washington #96 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Patrick Queen #6 after recovering a fumble in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Queen’s 133 tackles ranked 16th in the NFL this season.

#7 WR Rashod Bateman

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) runs after the catch during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Bateman had 32 catches, for 367 yards and one touchdown in 16 games played this season.

#8 QB Lamar Jackson

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws under pressure during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Jackson logged 4,499 total yards, racking up a career-high 3,678 passing, to go with a career-best 67.2% completion rate and the NFL’s No. 4 passer rating (102.7).

Jackson also posted a QB-high 821 rushing yards for a league-best 5.5 yards-per-carry average and will have to outplay C.J. Stroud on the biggest stage Saturday.

#9 K Justin Tucker

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) on the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Tucker posted a franchise-record 147 points, connecting on 32-of 37 FGs (86.5%) for his NFL record ninth-ever season reaching at least 30 field goals made.

#10 CB Arthur Maulet

Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Arthur Maulet (10) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (11) during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

#11 P Jordan Stout

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

#12 QB Malik Cunningham

Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

#14 DB Kyle Hamilton

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) intercepts a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Hamilton will return to the lineup after missing two games.

Hamilton’s 10 tackles for loss marked a Ravens single-season defensive back record and led all NFL safeties in 2023. Additionally, his 13 passes defended tied (Detroit’s Brian Branch) for the most by a safety all season, while his 3 sacks tied for the second most among the group.

Hamilton added 81 tackles, 4 INTs, 1 pick-6 and 1 FF, becoming the NFL’s first player since Tyrann Mathieu (2015) to register double-digit TFL and at least 4 INTs in a single season.

#15 WR Nelson Agholor

(Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)

#16 WR Tylan Wallace

(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

#17 QB Josh Johnson

Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

#21 CB Brandon Stephens

Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) catches a pass defended by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

With Marlon Humphrey ruled out, Stephens could draw the primary assignment on Texans wide receiver, Nico Collins.

#23 CB Rock Ya-Sin

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Rock Ya-Sin #23 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

#24 DE Jadeveon Clowney

Sep 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens Jadeveon Clowney linebacker (24) pressures Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Clowney matched his career high (set in 2017) with 9.5 sacks. His 2 strip-sacks also tied (2017, 2019 and 2021) for the most he’s tallied in a single season.

#26 DB Geno Stone

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Geno Stone #26 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with teammates after an interception against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Stone posted the NFL’s second-most INTs (7), helping Baltimore limit opponents to a league-low 74.6 passer rating.

Stone’s 7 interceptions led NFL safeties and were the second most overall in 2023, also tying for the third most by any Raven in single-season history.

#28 CB Ronald Darby

Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

#30 LB Trenton Simpson

Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

#31 RB Dalvin Cook

Photo Credit: Shawn Hubbard

Cook was signed to the Ravens 53-man roster and will make his debut on Saturday afternoon.

#32 DB Marcus Williams

Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

#35 RB Gus Edwards

Dec 24, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) rushes during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Edwards’ 13 rushing TDs tied (David Montgomery) for the third most by a RB all year. They also ranked second in Ravens single-season history, trailing only RB Jamal Lewis’ 14 rushing scores in 2003.

#40 LB Malik Harrison

(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

#42 FB Patrick Ricard

Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard (42) runs after a catch in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

#43 RB Justice Hill

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) works out before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

#44 CB Marlon Humphrey

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THe talented cornerback will miss the game with a calf injury, his seventh of the season.

#48 LB Jeremiah Moon

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

#50 LB Kyle Van Noy

(Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Clowney (9.5) and OLB Kyle Van Noy (9) ranked second and third on the team contributing to Baltimore’s single-season franchise-tying (2006) 60 sacks.

Van Noy, who debuted with Baltimore in Week 4, registered a career-high 9 sacks. His 2 stripn-sacks also marked the most he’s produced during his 10-year career.

#53 LB Del'Shawn Phillips

(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

#58 DT Michael Pierce

Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce (58) blocked by Pittsburgh Steelers lineman Isaac Seumalo (73) during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

#61 Sam Mustipher

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

#64 OL Tyler Linderbaum

Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) in pass protection at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

#65 OL Patrick Mekari

Baltimore Ravens guard Patrick Mekari (65) pictured during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

#66 OL Ben Cleveland

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Ben Cleveland #66 after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

#69 OL Tyler Ott

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

#70 OL Kevin Zeitler

Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws as guard Kevin Zeitler (70) provides coverage against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu (45) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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#76 OL John Simpson

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson (76) reacts after running back Gus Edwards (35) touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

#77 OL Daniel Faalele

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Daniel Faalele (77) looks on from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

#78 OL Morgan Moses

Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) rushes past Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Morgan Moses (78) during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

#80 TE Isaiah Likely

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) runs following his catch for a second quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

The talented tight end will play a prominent role with Mark Andrews ruled out.

#88 TE Charlie Kolar

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Charlie Kolar #88 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by Eric Rowe #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

#92 DT Justin Madubuike

Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) dicvexs as Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) defends during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

#95 LB Tavius Robinson

Oct 15, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) in the second half during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

#96 DE Broderick Washington

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Broderick Washington #96 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after recovering a fumble in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

#97 DE Brent Urban

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 10: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams is tackled by Brent Urban #97 and Geno Stone #26 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

#98 DT Travis Jones

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by Travis Jones #98 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of a game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

#99 LB Odafe Oweh

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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