Ravens' Potential Playoff Opponent Determined

Jan 04, 2026 at 05:58 PM

Justin Robertson

Editorial Assistant

If the Ravens win the AFC North Sunday night, they'll have a shot at redemption next week.

The winner of Sunday night's game between the Ravens and Steelers will host the Houston Texans in the Wild-Card round. That game will take place on "Monday Night Football" on Jan. 12.

The Texans clinched the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs with their 38-30 win over the Colts and the Jaguars' win over the Titans.

Houston crushed an injury-ravaged Ravens team, 44-10, in Week 5. Baltimore was without several of its top stars in that loss, including Lamar Jackson, Kyle Hamilton, Marlon Humphrey, Roquan Smith, and Ronnie Stanley.

Led by a stout defense, the Texans are one of the hottest teams in the league, finishing the regular season on a nine-game winning streak.

Lineup for wild-card weekend: pic.twitter.com/Nuv8gBR6hk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2026

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