the Baltimore Ravens The AFC North advanced 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 He was the star of the show.
The quarterback and MVP candidate went 48 yards in the third quarter to put the game out of reach for the Texans. He followed up with a touchdown pass to Mark Andrews with 5:50 remaining in the quarter.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, 22, attempts to break down 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 likely touchdown pass to Isaiah with 1:51 left in the first half.
Jackson finished with 168 rushing yards and 87 rushing yards in the win. He distributed the ball to eight different receivers. No receiver had 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 goal-line touchdown in the first quarter and finished with 147 yards on 27 carries.
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes while under pressure from Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones (98) during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texas The only score came from a safety in the second quarter with a tackle on Henry.
CJ Stroud was 17 of 31 for 185 yards and an interception. He was sacked five times.
Houston played without wide receiver Tank Dell, who suffered a serious knee injury during last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team already suffered an injury blow 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 crime was not there.
Houston converted just 10 first downs on 11 trips, and Baltimore outscored Houston 432-211.
The Ravens moved to 11-5 and into first place in the AFC North. The Steelers lost to the Chiefs and fell to 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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