10 stats to know for Ravens vs. Texans on Christmas Day in Week 17

January 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) signals at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore spends Christmas Day in Houston for a matchup of 2024 playoff teams when the Ravens (10-5) visit the Texans (9-6) on Wednesday. With two regular season games remaining, the Ravens and Steelers are tied at the top of the AFC North standings, while Houston is first in the AFC South with a two-game lead over Indy.

As kickoff approaches, let’s take a look at ten stats you need to know.

Derrick Henry vs. Texans

Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

It will be his first game against Houston as a member of the Ravens, but Derrick Henry has a history against the Texans from his time with the Tennessee Titans. In 14 career games against Houston, Henry averaged 102.2 yards per contest and 5.66 yards per carry. Henry has eclipsed the 200-yard mark in four straight games against the Texans between 2019 and 2022 and has surpassed the century mark in a game twice.

Feeling of familiarity

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Linebacker Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens in action against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Houston and Baltimore competed in the 2023 regular season and last January in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, and the Ravens won both contests. The Texans haven’t beaten Baltimore in 10 years. The last Houston win came ten years ago at home, on the penultimate weekend of the season, in 2014.

Lamar Jackson dominated Houston

January 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to evade the pass rush from Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) in the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports — January 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) attempts to evade the pass rush of Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

January 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) attempts to evade the pass rush of Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Including the postseason, the Ravens have won all four games of his career against the Texans. Jackson completed 73.9 percent of his throws for a total of 747 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception in those four games. He also had two scores and rushed for 271 yards on 43 carries.

Sales are key

January 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) speaks to the media after the Texans played the Cleveland Browns in a 2024 AFC Wild Card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Houston turned the ball over twice in Saturday’s loss to Kansas City and didn’t record a takeaway for the first time in the last 10 games. Still, the Texans have a turnover differential of plus-11. Only three teams in the NFL have a better turnover differential.

Houston is 7-3 in games when they have won this turnover battle and 2-3 when they are even or have lost the turnover battle.

Baltimore in 2024 is plus-3, 14th^Th-Best mark in the NFL.

Firepower for the Ravens offense

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Baltimore boasts the NFL’s No. 1 offense (423.7 ppg) and is the No. 3 scoring offense (30.1 ppg). Jackson excelled in both passing (3,787 yards, 37 touchdowns and 4 interceptions for an NFL-best rating of 120.6) and rushing (765 yards and three touchdowns).

Derrick Henry on the hunt for history

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball while being defended by Payton Wilson #41 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland . (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Derrick Henry (15) needs another touchdown in 2024 to pass Ray Rice (15 in 2011) and Mark Ingram II (15 in 2019) for the most touchdowns in a single season in Ravens history.

Ravens sack attack

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by Nnamdi Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore has recorded at least 1 sack in 53 consecutive games, which is the 11th longest streak in NFL history. Baltimore

has also recorded 2+ sacks in 18 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the league.

Even more explosive numbers

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Baltimore has 73 big plays (gains of more than 20 yards) this season, ranking No. 1 in the NFL. (The Ravens produced

23 such rushes and 50 such passes.)

Dominance in the red zone

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Ravens are deadly when they get in scoring position.

With a 72.9 red zone TD percentage on offense, Baltimore is ranked No. 1 in the NFL this season. (The next best grade

is Buffalo with 69.4%.)

Lamar Jackson on the verge of history

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) comes under pressure in the first quarter as the Pittsburgh Steelers pressure Keeanu Benton (95) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Jackson is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback and could make history in the next two weeks. Jackson needs 87 rushing yards (6,023) to surpass the former NFL quarterback and new Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick (6,109) for the most QB rushing yards in NFL history.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 10 stats to know for Ravens vs. Texans on Christmas Day in Week 17

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