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The Baltimore Ravens took over the AFC North lead with a 31-2 rout of 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 MVP candidate broke off a 48-yard score in the third quarter to put the game out of reach for the Texans. He followed it up with a touchdown 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 up Houston Texans running back Christian Harris, left, during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jackson also had a touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely with 1:51 left in the first half.
Jackson finished with 168 passing and 87 rushing yards in the win. He distributed the ball to eight different receivers. No receiver had more than two catches.
Andrews had two catches for 68 yards.
Derrick Henry played a supporting role in the win. He started the game with a goal-line kick in the first quarter, and finished with 147 rushing yards on 27 carries.
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Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) passes while under pressure from Baltimore Ravens defensive end Travis Jones (98) during the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texans The only score was scored in the second quarter after a pass by Henry.
CJ Stroud was 17 of 31 passing for 185 yards and an interception. He was sacked five times.
Houston was without wide receiver Tank Dell, who suffered a serious knee injury in last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The team already suffered an injury 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 there was simply no offense.
Houston converted just 10 first downs on 11 drives, and Baltimore outgained 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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