Ravens vs. Texans score, live updates: Baltimore heads to Houston ...
The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans are both headed to the playoffs this season, and while the Texans know they'll be hosting a game in the first round, the Ravens still may wind up as a wild-card team once January rolls around. That's part of the intrigue of this Christmas Day matchup that could be a dress rehearsal for a game between these two teams at NRG Stadium again next month. They are currently seeded Nos. 4 and 5 on the AFC bracket, so if the season ended today, this would be a wild-card weekend matchup.
Lamar Jackson's passing numbers are better than they've ever been, and he's closing in on an extremely rare season of 40 or more touchdown passes with fewer than 10 interceptions. It's been done only four times by two players: Tom Brady (2007) and Aaron Rodgers (2011, 2016, 2020), and three of those seasons were rewarded with an MVP award. C.J. Stroud, meanwhile, hasn't reached the statistical heights of his rookie year, but Joe Mixon's year — already over 1,000 scrimmage yards despite playing just 12 games — has helped the Texans to a second straight division title.
How to watch Ravens vs. Texans Netflix NFL Christmas Day SpecialTime: 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium | Houston
Streaming: Netflix
Live38 updates
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 1:28 AM GMT+1
Of course, Beyonce's performance will be available on Netflix soon.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 1:27 AM GMT+1
Lamar Jackson is out front in the MVP race, at least on paper, after today's showing.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 1:18 AM GMT+1
The Texans just punted on 4th and 2 while down twenty nine points, so this game is over. Josh Johnson is in for the Ravens at QB the rest of the way.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 1:16 AM GMT+1
Lamar Jackson was just seen sprinting into the tunnel, but he jumped up to high five a fan as he did so. With the Ravens up the way that they are, his night is almost certainly over.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 1:06 AM GMT+1
We've got 15 minutes to go at NRG, but the Texans are completely out of this one. Lamar Jackson has 166 passing yards, 87 rushing yards and three total touchdowns so far. His MVP case is alive and well.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 1:02 AM GMT+1
The Texans nearly converted on fourth down, but the Ravens get it overturned after successfully challenging the spot. So Baltimore will take over, and another solid Texans drive ends up short.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:51 AM GMT+1
Lamar Jackson is up to 87 rushing yards today, and he's now officially passed Michael Vick's all time record.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:50 AM GMT+1
Mark Andrews capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown grab, and the Ravens are up 31-2 now midway through the third quarter. It was just his second catch of the day, but he's up to 68 receiving yards.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:40 AM GMT+1
The Texans can't get anything going, and have to punt after another three-and-out. The Ravens are on their way back out now right away with a chance to push their lead even more.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:34 AM GMT+1
We're just about done here. That's a 48-yard touchdown run from Lamar Jackson on the second play of the drive, and the Ravens are suddenly up 24-2.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:32 AM GMT+1
The Ravens don't waste any time. Kyle Hamilton pulled off the interception immediately, and Baltimore gets the ball back in great field position
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:30 AM GMT+1
Oh right, time for the second half. C.J. Stroud and the Texans have the ball first to start the third quarter.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:28 AM GMT+1
Oh boy, and here's the Beyonce announcement...
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:24 AM GMT+1
That was a Super Bowl-caliber halftime show. 10/10, no notes. Kung Fu Kenny has some big shoes to fill next month in New Orleans.
And, perhaps most importantly, Netflix crushed it without any issues.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:22 AM GMT+1
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:19 AM GMT+1
We've seen Shaboozey and Post Malone already, too.
No signs of Lamar Jackson, however.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:12 AM GMT+1
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:06 AM GMT+1
Lamar Jackson is unstoppable so far this afternoon. He has the Ravens in full control of this one.
Jackson is 6-of-11 for 147 yards with a touchdown, and Derrick Henry has another 94 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
Thu, December 26, 2024 at 12:05 AM GMT+1
C.J. Stroud left the game for a play after he took a hard fall on his elbow, but he returned to close out the half. He seems fine.
Wed, December 25, 2024 at 11:52 PM GMT+1
And just like that, the Ravens are back in the end zone. Lamar Jackson scrambles again and safely finds Likely wide open in the end zone for another touchdown. It's 17-2 now just before halftime.
