The Baltimore Ravens took the lead in the AFC North with a 31-2 win over 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 caught a 48-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put the game out of the Texans’ reach. He threw a touchdown pass to Mark Andrews with 5:50 left in the quarter.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) attempts to break the tackle of Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (left) during the second half in Houston, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/David J. Philip)
Jackson also threw a touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely 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 out to eight different receivers. No receiver had more than two catches.
Andrews had two catches for 68 yards.
Derrick Henry had a supporting role in the victory. He started the game with a touchdown at 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 under pressure from Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) in the second half in Houston, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/David J. Philip)
The Texans’ lone points came on a safety in the second quarter, along with a tackle on Henry.
CJ Stroud went 17 of 31 for 185 passing yards and an interception. He was fired five times.
Houston played without wide receiver Tank Dell, who suffered a serious knee injury in last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team was already dealing with injuries when they lost Stefon Diggs early 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 crime wasn’t there.
Houston had just 10 first downs in 11 drives and Baltimore outscored Houston 432-211.
The Ravens are 11-5 and in first place in the AFC North. The Steelers lost to the Chiefs and fell to 10-6.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson plays in the first half against the Houston Texans on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Philip)
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Houston fell to 9-7 on the season.
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