The Ravens swept the Texans on Christmas, an inch closer to the division title
The Baltimore Ravens took the lead in the AFC North with a 31-2 blowout win against the Houston Texans on Wednesday night and a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the day.
Lamar Jackson was the star of the show.
The quarterback and league MVP candidate broke off a 48-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put the game out of reach for the Texans. He followed with a pass to Mark Andrews with 5:50 left in the quarter.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) tries to break a tackle by Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris, left, during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jackson also caught a touchdown pass to Isaiah Prob with 1:51 left in the first half.
Jackson finished with 168 passing yards and 87 rushing yards in the win. He spread the ball to eight different receivers. No receiver caught more than two.
Andrews had two catches for 68 yards.
Derrick Henry played a supporting role in the win. He started the game with a touchdown run on the goal line in the first quarter and finished with 147 rushing yards on 27 carries.
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Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) passes as he is pressured by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Texans’ only score came on a safety in the second quarter against Henry.
CJ Stroud was 17 of 31 passing for 185 yards and a touchdown. He was fired five times.
Houston was without wide receiver Tank Dell, who suffered a knee injury in last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team was already dealing with injuries when they lost Stefon Diggs earlier in the season.
Nico Collins had three catches for 59 yards to lead the team. John Metchie III had five catches for 48 yards. But the case just wasn’t there.
Houston converted only 10 first downs on 11 drives, and Baltimore outgained Houston 432-211.
The Ravens moved to 11-5 and in first place in the AFC North. The Steelers were defeated by the Chiefs and lost 10-6.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs during the first half against the Houston Texans, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston fell to 9-7 on the season.
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