The second NFL Christmas Day clash features an exciting AFC battle as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans—two squads already primed for playoff action.
The Texans have already secured the AFC South crown, but the Ravens find themselves locked in a heated race with the Steelers for supremacy in the AFC North. A victory on Wednesday would put Baltimore one step closer to clinching the division title for the second year running.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Week 17 game, plus plenty more.
Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens: Date and kick-off time
The Texans will take on the Ravens in a highly anticipated NFL game on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at 4:30 pm ET/ 1:30 pm PT, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Date | Wednesday, December 25 |
Kick-off Time | 4:30 pm ET/ 1:30 pm PT |
Venue | NRG Stadium |
Location | Houston, Texas |
How to watch Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens on TV & stream live online
Streaming service: Netflix, Fubo (only in select markets)
For the first time in its history, Netflix is set to broadcast not one but two exclusive NFL games.
The exception to the rule for this Texans vs Ravens clash will be the local Houston and Baltimore markets, where the game can be seen on the local FOX affiliate, which is available to stream regionally on Fubo (7-day free trial available).
After that, you can continue with Fubo for as little as $80/month. With access to nearly 200 channels, including CBS, Fox Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox", NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), NFL Network and more, you'll have access to NFL games throughout the regular season and postseason.
In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. Fubo is currently offering a $30 discount on the first month for three of its U.S. subscription plans—Pro, Elite with Sports Plus, and Deluxe—for a limited time only.
Note: This is a rare discount on the first month. The plans will automatically renew at the original monthly price afterwards.
Streaming the game with a VPN
Catching out-of-market NFL action can be tricky due to local broadcasting restrictions and state-specific blackouts. Whether you're a passionate fan living far from your team's home market or simply want to watch a broader variety of matchups, there are ways to overcome these barriers.
A highly effective approach is using a VPN, which enables you to alter your virtual location, letting you access games as though you're in a different state or even abroad.
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Home: 228 (CAR), 812 (NE) | Away: 226 (CAR), 802 (NE) | National: 88 (CAR), 88 (NE) | Espanol: 227 (CAR), 832 (NE)
SiriusXM allows you to stream every NFL game throughout the season. Listeners will need either a Platinum or Streaming Platinum plan.
Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens team news & key players
Houston Texans team news
For the Texans, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has had an up-and-down season, throwing for 3,492 yards with 19 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He averages 232.8 passing yards per game and has a 63.2% completion rate. On the ground, Stroud has rushed for 226 yards, though he has yet to find the end zone, averaging 15.1 rushing yards per game.
Joe Mixon leads Houston's ground attack with 967 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. He averages 80.6 yards per game and 4.2 yards per carry. In the passing game, Mixon has contributed 291 receiving yards and one touchdown on 33 catches.
Among the Texans' receiving threats, Nico Collins has been a standout. In 10 games, he's caught 60 passes for 909 yards and six touchdowns, averaging six receptions per game on 88 targets. Collins has been a reliable weapon for Stroud, keeping the Texans’ offense competitive.
Texans injury list
Player | Position | Game Status | Injury |
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D. Keene | Tight End | Injured Reserve | Knee - ACL |
D. Autry | Defensive End | Questionable | Knee |
B. Hill | Safety | Injured Reserve | Leg |
J. Thomas | Tackle | Injured Reserve | Undisclosed |
C. Keenum | Quarterback | Injured Reserve | Foot |
M. Harris | Defensive Tackle | Questionable | Undisclosed |
C. Harris | Linebacker | Questionable | Ankle |
M. Ford | Cornerback | Questionable | Back |
D. Scaife | Center | Questionable | Leg |
J. Jones | Offensive Lineman | Questionable | Hamstring |
J. Metchie | Wide Receiver | Out | Shoulder |
N. Brown | Wide Receiver | Injured Reserve | Torso |
G. Fant | Tackle | Injured Reserve | Knee |
D. King | Cornerback | Questionable | Undisclosed |
J. Scruggs | Offensive Lineman | Questionable | Foot |
S. Rankins | Defensive Tackle | Questionable | Illness |
B. Skowronek | Wide Receiver | Questionable | Hip |
B. Jordan | Tight End | Injured Reserve | Knee - ACL |
F. Fatukasi | Defensive Tackle | Questionable | Ankle |
T. Dell | Wide Receiver | Injured Reserve | Knee - ACL |
J. Ward | Safety | Injured Reserve | Foot |
B. Brooks | Running Back | Injured Reserve | Knee - Meniscus |
D. Perryman | Linebacker | Questionable | Groin |
W. Anderson | Defensive End | Questionable | Hand |
S. Diggs | Wide Receiver | Injured Reserve | Knee - ACL |
C. Henderson | Cornerback | Injured Reserve | Neck |
S. Mason | Guard | Questionable | Knee |
J. Pitre | Safety | Injured Reserve | Pectoral |
K. Hollman | Cornerback | Injured Reserve | Knee - ACL |
T. Quitoriano | Tight End | Injured Reserve | Knee |
C. Stover | Tight End | Out | Illness |
Baltimore Ravens team news
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' dynamic quarterback, continues to deliver MVP-caliber performances and has closed the gap on Josh Allen after Week 16. With another primetime opportunity on deck, Jackson could further solidify his case for a third MVP award—especially if Allen falters against the Jets.
Through 15 games this season, Jackson has thrown for 3,787 yards, ranking fifth in the league. He averages 252.5 passing yards per game, with an impressive 67.9% completion rate. His 37 passing touchdowns (second in the NFL) and just four interceptions speak volumes about his precision. On the ground, Jackson has amassed 765 rushing yards, including three touchdowns, demonstrating his dual-threat ability.
On the other side of the ball, Derrick Henry has been a dominant force for the Ravens. He’s piled up 1,636 rushing yards (second in the NFL) and 13 touchdowns, averaging 109.1 yards per game and a stellar 5.9 yards per carry. In the air, Henry has caught 15 passes on 17 targets for 152 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 10.1 yards per game.
In the receiving corps, Zay Flowers has been electric, tallying 1,016 yards and four touchdowns on 71 receptions across 109 targets. He averages 67.7 yards and 4.7 catches per game. Rashod Bateman has been another key contributor, recording 668 receiving yards and eight touchdowns (ninth in the NFL) with an average of 2.8 catches and 47.7 yards per game.
Ravens injury list
Player | Position | Game Status | Injury |
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T. Mullen | Cornerback | Injured Reserve | Shoulder |
M. Hamm | Linebacker | Injured Reserve | Knee - ACL |
J. Jones | Offensive Lineman | Questionable | Hamstring |
J. Johnson | Quarterback | Questionable | Undisclosed |
A. Maulet | Cornerback | Injured Reserve | Calf |
O. Wright | Running Back | Injured Reserve | Foot |
M. Aumavae-Laulu | Guard | Questionable | Back |
C. Matthew | Cornerback | Injured Reserve | Undisclosed |
A. Isaac | Linebacker | Questionable | Undisclosed |
I. Washington | Wide Receiver | Questionable | Undisclosed |
D. Harty | Wide Receiver | Injured Reserve | Knee |
J. Armour-Davis | Cornerback | Questionable | Hamstring |
T. Linderbaum | Center | Questionable | Back |
J. Toles | Safety | Questionable | Undisclosed |
J. Clowney | Linebacker | Questionable | Illness |
R. Bateman | Wide Receiver | Questionable | Foot |
C. Kolar | Tight End | Injured Reserve | Forearm |
Q. Ismail | Tight End | Out | Undisclosed |
Z. Flowers | Wide Receiver | Questionable | Shoulder |
T. White | Cornerback | Questionable | Shoulder |
J. Hill | Running Back | Questionable | Concussion |
N. Agholor | Wide Receiver | Questionable | Concussion |
D. King | Cornerback | Questionable | Undisclosed |
K. Hollman | Cornerback | Injured Reserve | Knee - ACL |
T. Bowser | Linebacker | Injured Reserve | Knee |
J. Dobbins | Running Back | Injured Reserve | Knee - MCL |
D. Faalele | Tackle | Questionable | Knee |