The Baltimore Ravens had a blowout 31-2 win over the Houston Texans on Wednesday night, taking the lead in the AFC North after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier in the day.
Lamar Jackson was the star of the show.
The quarterback and league MVP candidate stopped a 48-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to keep the game close for the Texans. He then 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 thwart a tackle by Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (left) during the second half on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jackson also had a touchdown pass to Isiah Riley 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 one catch.
Andrews had two catches for 68 yards.
Derrick Henry contributed to the victory. He started the game with a touchdown run from the goal line in the first quarter and had 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, during the second half on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. . (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Texans' only score came on a tackle safety by Henry in the second quarter.
CJ Stroud was 17-of-31 for 185 passing yards and one interception. He was fired five times.
Houston played without wide receiver Tank Dell, who suffered a serious knee injury last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team was already hit by injuries when they lost Stefon Diggs early in the season.
Nico Collins led the team with three catches for 59 yards. John Metchie III had five catches for 48 yards. However, the offensive power was not there.
Houston converted just 10 first downs on 11 drives, and Baltimore outscored Houston 432-211.
The Ravens are in first place in the AFC North with 11 wins and 5 losses. The Steelers lost to the Chiefs, falling to 10 wins and 6 losses.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs during the first half against the Houston Texans on 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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