The Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans met in Week 17 of the NFL season, which started with two games on Christmas day. These two teams are coming in different momentum during the season, even as they have both qualified for the playoffs.
If Christmas is the time for trading gifts, then Lamar Jackson gave NFL fans a treat. With a strong performance and many great plays, the Ravens quarterback led his team to an excellent performance, with a 17-2 score during halftime and a beautiful touchdown thrown by the quarterback.
On the other hand, Stroud and the Texans were stuck on offense during the first half, scoring points only through a safety, but not even netting a field goal during the time.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans box score
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Baltimore Ravens box score
Quarterback
He did not even have to pass a lot. With another great exhibition, the Ravens quarterback solidified his case for the MVP award one more time. He made great plays, and with the defense allowing no points on Wednesday, Baltimore was able to rest him for almost the entire fourth quarter.
Rushing and receiving
The Ravens knew that Henry would represent a mismatch, and they had no shame in running him for most of the game, with almost double his rushes than Jackson's throws. He scored a touchdown and had many good runs during the game, averaging 5.4 yards per carry at the end of the night.
Defense
Houston Texans box score
Quarterback
Stroud is struggling and missing throws badly. Houston is not producing well on offense, with many fans and analysts calling for offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik to be fired from his job. The explosive element from the offense is gone; the only points on Christmas came from a safety.
Rushing and receiving
Whenever Joe Mixon has a bad game, Houston can't establish any kind of offense. Against a strong Baltimore Ravens defense, who entered the game averaging just 3.6 yards per carry (lowest in the league), he did not reach the 30-yard mark, confirming a miserable night for the Houston Texans.
Defense
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