The Baltimore Ravens have taken over first place in the AFC North, and Lamar Jackson made his statement for his third MVP award in a Christmas Day blowout of the Houston Texans. Jackson threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 87 yards -- and passing Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history-- in the blowout victory.

The Texans had zero answers on either side of the ball against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' overpowering defense.

Lamar Jackson set an NFL record, Derrick Henry achieved a single-season franchise mark and the visiting Baltimore Ravens moved into first place in the AFC North with a 31-2 rout of the Houston Texans on Wednesday.

The Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson blew out the Texans, 31-2, on Christmas to take the AFC North into the final week of the season.

The Texans are stumbling as of late with two losses in their last four games and four in their last seven contests. The Ravens should be ready to take advantage of that, given their 3-1 record in the last four games, with the only loss coming to the Eagles.

Stephen A. Smith explains why he thinks Josh Allen will win MVP over Lamar Jackson.

The MVP race could end up being a big bonus for Josh Allen if he manages to win it over Lamar Jackson, who has had an incredible season with the Baltimore Ravens. Josh Allen has had a season nearly as impressive as Lamar Jackson’s,

Jackson, 27, finished the season with 4,172 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns, both of which marked career highs. His four interceptions were his fewest as a full-time starter. He added 915 rushing yards — his most since 2020 — and four more touchdowns on the ground.