Lamar Jackson took another step toward his third MVP award on Christmas as he carved up the Houston Texans on the ground and through the air. After the game, Ravens running back Derrick Henry gave a strong pitch for Jackson's case.

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

The Ravens crushed the Houston Texans in all facets to grab control of the AFC North with one week to go. Here are five things we learned.

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans certainly didn’t look like a playoff team in a rout by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. With just one game left until the playoffs begin, the AFC South champions know they’ll have to get much better to be competitive in the postseason.

The Houston Texans are headed to the playoffs. That's as positive as the rest of the afternoon went at NRG Stadium on Christmas Day. The AFC South champions helped catapult the Baltimore Ravens closer