WATCH: Lamar Jackson TD Run Puts Ravens Back In Front of Texans 17-10

Following a frustrating first half, the Baltimore Ravens turned to their MVP front-runner to take back the lead in their Divisional round playoff game.

The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans are in a grueling playoff matchup in the Divisional round of the playoffs Saturday evening. 

After a frustrating first half with the score tied at 10, the Ravens turned to their MVP front-runner to take back the lead. 

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Quarterback Lamar Jackson scampered for a 15-year touchdown run in the opening drive of the second half to put the Ravens back up 17-10. The touchdown run capped off a six-play, 55-yard drive that took 2:56 off the clock. 

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With his third-quarter score, Jackson became the first Raven ever to record both a rushing and passing touchdown in a single playoff game. 

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Baltimore's drive was helped by a 37-yard kick return by Devin Duvernay.

Now, it'll be up to the Ravens' defense to hold on to a lead against an upstart Houston Texans team that has kept this game close as a 9.5-point underdog.