Houston Texans punt returner Stephen Sims Jr. crushed the Ravens' punter on Saturday with an incredible 67-yard playoff punt return that tied the game.
During a playoff matchup, when the team lost 10-3 to the Baltimore Ravens, Sims jordan stout 32- in own puntyard line.
After a short stuttering step, sims He used his speed to get through the middle of the field, evading Ravens defenders, and eventually coming face to face with Stout and completely defeating him.
Game changer.
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After running through Stout, he high-stepped his way to the end zone and the underdog Texans tied the game at 10 points apiece.
His return was a huge boost for Houston, which had struggled to get off the ground against the league's best defense in Baltimore.
The Texans, led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, are a surprise candidate after finishing as one of the worst teams in the NFL in 2023. (Related article: Bills QB Josh Allen accomplishes feat last accomplished by Colin Kaepernick)
After defeating the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card game despite being underdogs, bookmakers have made Baltimore the favorite to win this divisional round matchup, giving Houston 9.5 points.
Meanwhile, the Ravens boast one of the best defenses in the league and two-way quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has the odds to be considered the frontrunner for NFL MVP.
With all signs pointing to a blowout loss for Baltimore, Sims' game-tying return gave the Texans a quick turnaround and a chance for their second straight upset win.
