Texans vs. Ravens: Houston defense returns to Super Bowl form

The Houston Texans defense got back on track against the Baltimore Ravens after a discouraging performance the week before against Green Bay.

Houston Texans Monday Hangover: Grading The Win Over The Baltimore Ravens

An impressive bounce back win gives the Texans a little breathing room

Ravens vs. Texans 2012: Houston holds down Baltimore's offense

Battle Red Blog discussed how the Texans held down the Baltimore Ravens offense in their 43-13 wins.

NFL Injury Report: Texans' Ben Tate strains hamstring in win

The Houston Texans came away with a statement win in Week 7, when they decimated the Baltimore Ravens 43-13 and claimed the top record in the AFC (6-1) in the process.

Houston's win came with a small price, however, as running back Ben Tate strained his hamstring in the victory. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said that Tate's hamstring injury is the "biggest injury concern" coming out of Houston's game against Baltimore.

So far in 2012, Tate has 43 carries for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Tate also has nine receptions on the season.

Tate will have two weeks to prepare for Houston's next game, as the Texans are entering a bye in Week 8. Houston's next game doesn't come until Nov. 4, when the Texans play host to the Buffalo Bills.

If Tate's injury lingers for another two weeks, Houston fans (and fantasy owners) can expect to see Justin Forsett spelling Arian Foster.

Ravens vs. Texans final score: Houston blows out Baltimore, 43-13

The injured Ravens were no match for the Texans on Sunday, as Houston cruised to a 43-13 win.

Ravens vs. Texans score update: Texans still rolling 36-10

The Baltimore Ravens finally scored a touchdown on the Houston Texans' defense. Luckily, the Texans' offense fired right back as the Texans head into the fourth quarter with a 36-10 lead.

A pass interference call on Johnathan Joseph helped keep the Ravens' drive alive and quarterback Joe Flacco was finally able to find the end zone, hitting Tandon Doss for a 15-yard touchdown reception.

The Texans responded on the following drive, using 12 plays and close to eight minutes to drive 80 yards for the touchdown. Running back Arian Foster picked up his first touchdown of the game on a short 1-yard run to the left. Foster has 78 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown.

It looked as if the Texans' defense would still dictate the rules of the game coming out of the half. Baltimore's first drive was a quick 3-and-out, Baltimore's fifth drive of the game ending in a punt. The Texans' defense has been in fine form today, holding the Ravens to just 158 yards through three quarters.

Ravens vs. Texans score update: Houston up, 29-3, at half on Schaub's 2 TD passes

A quarter that opened with a Johnathan Joseph 52-yard interception return for a touchdown was capped by a Owen Daniels touchdown pass and two Shayne Graham field goals to give the Houston Texans a 29-3 lead over the Baltimore Ravens at halftime.

In the Sunday-afternoon showdown from Reliant Stadium in Houston, the Texans have scored 29 unanswered points after surrendering an early 51-yard field goal to Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.

Despite the return of Terrell Suggs to the Ravens' defensive front, Texans quarterback has been able to weather the Ravens defensive attack, tossing two touchdown passes on the day through the first two quarters.

On the other hand, the Texans defense has been able to hold Joe Flacco and the Ravens offense at bay, as Flacco has been sacked for a safety and has been intercepted twice on the day. Flacco has completed just seven passes for 50 yards. Ravens running back Ray Rice has 35 yards on six attempts on the day.

Texans running back Arian Foster has rushed for 53 yards on nine carries thus far.

Ravens vs. Texans score update: Late TD pass has Houston up, 9-3, after 1 quarter

An early Sunday-afternoon showdown between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens has been a defensive battle to start, with the Texans up 9-3, after a quarter at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Justin Tucker connected on a 51-yard field goal to give the Ravens a 3-0 lead after an 8-play, 45-yard drive that lasted nearly three minutes. With Houston struggling to score, the Texans were able to register a safety — sacking Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in the end zone with five minutes remaining in the period to bring the score to 3-2.

Finally, with the first quarter coming to a close, Houston quarterback Matt Schaub connected with wide receiver Kevin Walter for the game's first touchdown to put the Texans up.

Terrell Suggs' return to the lineup had been the story of the game leading up to the Sunday afternoon kickoff, and Suggs and the Ravens defense had kept the Texans from gathering offensive momentum in the first quarter until they scored their touchdown. Suggs recorded a sack against Schaub in the quarter.

Ravens vs. Texans inactives: Terrell Suggs active, will play vs. Houston

The Houston Texans will need to deal with Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, who is making his return from a torn Achilles tendon.

Texans vs. Ravens: Jonathan Joseph could return Sunday

Jonathan Joseph could play on Sunday for the Houston Texans despite groin pain.

Texans vs. Ravens: Joe Flacco will target suddenly shaky Houston secondary

The Ravens quarterback is having the best season of his career and faces a Houston secondary that was shredded by Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 6.

Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens: Preview And Prediction

Is this the most important game of the season?

Texans vs. Ravens injury report: Ben Tate limited in practice

Ben Tate and host of other Texans were limited in practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Football: Houston Texans Week Seven Start 'Em/Sit 'Em

Will recent Ravens injuries give a boost to Texans players in fantasy football?

Texans vs. Ravens injury report: Andre Johnson, Arian Foster listed for Houston

The Houston Texans have 17 players listed on their initial Week 7 injury report, including impactful offensive players Andre Johnson, Arian Foster, Owen Daniels and Ben Tate.

NFL Power Rankings 2012: Texans stay in Top 3

A blowout loss to the Packers on national TV didn't squander all of the goodwill generated by Houston's fast start to the season, as the Texans are still considered among the NFL's elite.

Houston Texans Forecast: Early Preview Of The Baltimore Ravens Game

Can the Texans bounce back after a tough loss?

Texans vs. Ravens: How Ray Lewis injury changes Houston's chances

Ray Lewis has started 226 games since being drafted in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Ravens.

Texans vs. Ravens: Houston trying to protect Matt Schaub better

The Texans hope to protect quarterback Matt Schaub better after giving up three sacks against the Packers.

Texans vs. Ravens: Houston could rebound against injured Baltimore

The Texans host a banged-up Ravens team in Week 7.