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NFL · Week 17 · December 25, 2024 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans: 2024 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Texans 31–2 in Week 17

Lucky Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 31–2 Week 17 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 31 11–5 Winner
Final 31–2
Houston Texans 2 9–7
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
31–2
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–2 Houston Texans
Top passer
C.J. Stroud
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Game date
December 25, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 10/19 · 196 YDS · 2 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Derrick Henry
    Derrick Henry 27 CAR · 147 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mark Andrews
    Mark Andrews 2 REC · 68 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Nico Collins
    Nico Collins 3 REC · 59 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Robert Woods
    Robert Woods 2 REC · 21 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Davis Mills
    Davis Mills 1/1 · 5 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 31–2 Houston Texans
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–2 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Top passer
C.J. Stroud
Biggest EPA play
(3:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 89-M.Andrews to HOU 13 for 67 yards (21-C.…
Game date
2024-12-25

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 31–2 on 2024-12-25. Lucky Jackson posted a game-high +11.12 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Baltimore Ravens107140031
Houston Texans020002

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:10TD
    Derrick Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    6-0

    (10:10) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:08XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    7-0

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 2:51FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 34
    Score
    10-0

    (2:51) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 10:15Safety
    Derrick Henry

    Points+2

    Yard line
    HOU 96
    Score
    10-2

    (10:15) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard tackled in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (4-K.Lassiter).

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:00TD
    Isaiah Likely

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 9
    Score
    16-2

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 80-I.Likely for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:51XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    17-2

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 13:30TD
    Lucky Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 48
    Score
    23-2

    (13:30) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 13:22XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    24-2

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:53TD
    Mark Andrews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    30-2

    (5:53) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:50XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    31-2

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +11.12 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  2. 2Derrick HenryDerrick Henry · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +6.08 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  3. 3Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.95 EPA/play
  4. 4Mark AndrewsMark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
  5. 5Nico CollinsNico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  6. 6Derrick HenryDerrick Henry · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  7. 7Isaiah LikelyIsaiah Likely · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
  8. 8Anthony MillerAnthony Miller · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Lucky Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Lucky Jackson — BAL · Passing

Lucky Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+11.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

Lucky Jackson's top snap (+4.70 EPA): (3:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 89-M.Andrews to HOU 13 for 67 yards (21-C.Bullock).

Quarterback report card

C.J. Stroud led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C.J. StroudC.J. Stroud (Houston Texans) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -16.40 total EPA
  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 19 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +11.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play+0.256-0.273
Offensive success rate56.6%38.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.566-0.396
Rush EPA/play+0.179-0.267
Defensive EPA/play+0.273-0.256
Defensive success rate61.4%43.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.26 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: -0.27 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +19.47 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 11 drives, -19.11 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Derrick HenryBaltimore Ravens — Derrick Henry (Q1 10:10)
  • Isaiah LikelyBaltimore Ravens — Isaiah Likely (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Lucky JacksonBaltimore Ravens — Lucky Jackson (Q3 13:30)
  • Mark AndrewsBaltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q3 5:53)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q1 2:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 10:08) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the HOU 34 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–2. Houston Texans registered a safety from the HOU 96 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard tackled in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (4-K.Lassiter).; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 9 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 80-I.Likely for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:51) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 48 (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 13:22) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 5:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 89-M.Andrews to HOU 13 for 67 yards (21-C.Bullock). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.70]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to 2-R.Woods. PENALTY on BAL-44-M.Humphrey, Defensive Pass Interference, 20 yards, enforced at BAL 30 - No Play. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.27]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson scrambles right end ran ob at HOU 41 for 25 yards (23-E.Murray). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.61]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud sacked at HOU 32 for -13 yards (99-O.Oweh). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -2.93]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle to 4-Z.Flowers to HOU 2 for 27 yards (4-K.Lassiter). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 89-M.Andrews to HOU 13 for 67 yards (21-C.Bullock). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.70]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +4.30]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to 2-R.Woods. PENALTY on BAL-44-M.Humphrey, Defensive Pass Interference, 20 yards, enforced at BAL 30 - No Play. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.27]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 7-C.Stroud pass deep right intended for 19-X.Hutchinson INTERCEPTED by 14-K.Hamilton at BAL 39. 14-K.Hamilton to BAL 39 for no gain (19-X.Hutchinson). [WPA -2.8% · EPA -3.22]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 10:10 · HOU 2 · Score 6-0
    (10:10) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 10:08 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 2:51 · HOU 34 · Score 10-0
    (2:51) 9-J.Tucker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  4. Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q2 10:15 · HOU 96 · Score 10-2
    (10:15) (Shotgun) 22-D.Henry left guard tackled in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (4-K.Lassiter).
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · HOU 9 · Score 16-2
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 80-I.Likely for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · HOU 15 · Score 17-2
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  7. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 13:30 · HOU 48 · Score 23-2
    (13:30) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 13:22 · HOU 15 · Score 24-2
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 5:53 · HOU 1 · Score 30-2
    (5:53) 66-B.Cleveland reported in as eligible. 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 89-M.Andrews for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 5:50 · HOU 15 · Score 31-2
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C.J. Stroud (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans on 2024-12-25?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 31-2 in Week 17, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 10, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Houston Texans 2; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 14, Houston Texans 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 31, Houston Texans 2.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Henry (Q1 10:10) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — I. Likely (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 2:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Jackson (Q3 13:30) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 5:53) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 2:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans?

C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans), 43.6% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -16.40 total passing EPA. Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 52.6% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +11.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+4.70 EPA): (3:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep right to 89-M.Andrews to HOU 13 for 67 yards (21-C.Bullock)..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

Houston Texans

Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L