This Christmas Day, the NFL continues with an exciting evening clash as the Houston Texans (9-6) take on the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) at NRG Stadium in Houston. By the time the game starts, most people will have unwrapped their presents, and this star-studded matchup is sure to distract from that plate of cookies you’ve been eyeing.

The Texans have clinched the AFC South title for the second year in a row. Led by C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, and Joe Mixon, their offense is eager to maintain its momentum with the playoffs just around the corner. On the other hand, the Ravens are aiming for a strong playoff position and hoping for another postseason run in January.

This game is a rematch from the 2023 divisional round, where the Ravens cruised to a 34-10 victory at home.

Star quarterback Lamar Jackson, last season’s MVP, is always a player to watch, complemented by his teammate Derrick Henry, crafting a formidable offensive duo. Both teams could potentially meet again in the playoffs next month. However, the Texans will need to adjust quickly after facing a significant setback with Tank Dell’s recent knee injury.

Stay tuned as YSL News Sports offers live updates, highlights, and additional coverage from the Texans vs. Ravens matchup on Christmas Day.

Texans vs. Ravens start time

• Date: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024
• Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

The Ravens and Texans will continue Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season starting at 4:30 pm ET.

Texans vs. Ravens TV channel

• TV channel: Baltimore: WJZ-TV (Channel 13) | Houston: KHOU (Channel 11)

Texans vs. Ravens picks, predictions

The YSL News Sports team shares their thoughts on how the Texans vs. Ravens matchup is expected to unfold:

• Lorenzo Reyes: Ravens 26, Texans 20
• Tyler Dragon: Ravens 27, Texans 24
• Richard Morin: Ravens 30, Texans 21
• Jordan Mendoza: Ravens 27, Texans 22

Texans vs. Ravens live stream free

• Live stream: Netflix

Netflix will be streaming both games live on Christmas Day. NFL fans in the U.S. who live outside the teams’ markets will need a Netflix subscription to watch. All Netflix users will have access to both matchups.

Additionally, the NFL will offer these games on its premium service, NFL+, available for mobile streaming.

Texans vs. Ravens odds, moneyline, over/under

According to BetMGM NFL odds, the Ravens are favored to win over the Texans. If you’re not keen on this game, expert picks and betting options for every NFL game this week are also available.

• Spread: Ravens (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Ravens (-250); Texans (+200)
• Over/under: 46.5

NFL Christmas announcers for Netflix game between Texans vs. Ravens

Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Greg Olsen (analyst) will handle the call on Netflix, with Jamie Erdahl (sideline) and Gene Steratore (rules analyst) providing further insights.

• Noah Eagle, play-by-play at NBC Sports
• Greg Olsen, analyst at FOX Sports
• Jamie Erdahl, host at the NFL Network
• Steve Wyche, chief national reporter at the NFL Network

This holiday game features a special mix of commentators from different networks.

FanDuel’s Kay Adams will lead the pregame and postgame discussions, with analysts Drew Brees, Mina Kimes, Manti Te’o, and Robert Griffin III contributing. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport will cover breaking news throughout the day.

What time is Beyoncé’s halftime show?

Start time: Approximately 5:45 p.m. ET

The precise start time for Beyoncé’s halftime performance is not predetermined, as it will depend on the first half’s duration. However, with the game aimed to kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET, halftime should commence around 5:45 to 6:00 p.m. ET. To ensure you catch Beyoncé’s show, it’s best to tune in around 5:45 p.m. ET, just in case of a swift first half.

Where is Texans vs. Ravens?

The Texans versus Ravens game is held in Houston at NRG Stadium on Christmas Day.

When was the first NFL Christmas game?

Historically, the NFL season didn’t always extend into the Christmas holiday. Before the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the regular season usually wrapped up by mid-December, with the championship game occurring two weeks later. If a conflict arose with the holiday, the league would reschedule games to December 26.

The inaugural NFL Christmas game took place during the 1971-72 playoffs, featuring the Minnesota Vikings against the Dallas Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Miami Dolphins. In both matches, the visiting teams emerged victorious, with the Cowboys winning 20-12 on their way to a Super Bowl title, and the Dolphins recording a tough 27-24 double-overtime win.

Texans inactives vs. Ravens

• Devin White, LB
• Jerry Hughes, DE
• Shaq Mason, G
• Juice Scruggs, C/G
• Diontae Johnson, WR
• Folorunson Fatukasi, DT

Ravens Players Not Active Against Texans

• Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB
• Nelson Agholor, WR
• Marcus Williams, FS
• Justice Hill, RB
• Adisa Isaac, OLB
• Nick Samac, C