The Baltimore Ravens (10-5) are entering a pivotal Week 17 showdown against the Houston Texans (9-6) at NRG Stadium in Houston. Playing their third game in just 11 days, the Ravens are looking to continue their push for the AFC North crown, while the Texans aim to improve their playoff seeding.
Baltimore is riding a two-game win streak, having secured victories over the Steelers and Giants since their Week 14 bye. Meanwhile, the Texans, AFC South champions, are trying to climb from the No. 4 seed to No. 3 with a strong finish.
And just when Ravens fans thought the holiday season couldn’t get any spicier, Houston decided to stir the pot by claiming former Ravens receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers. After an unproductive and drama-filled stint in Baltimore, Johnson now finds himself donning Texans colors.
While he’s unlikely to play in this game, his mere presence adds an extra layer of intrigue to this Christmas Day clash.
But the real headline grabber? Beyonce is set to take the halftime stage in her hometown of Houston. The global superstar will perform hits from her chart-topping Cowboy Carter album, making this game a must-watch for football and music fans alike (including Lamar Jackson).
Here’s all the essential information about the announcers and officiating crew for this game.
Announcers for Ravens vs. Texans
- Network: Netflix streaming, CBS (regional)
- Play-by-play: Noah Eagle
- Color commentary: Greg Olsen
- Sideline reporters: Jamie Erdahl, Steve Wyche
This dynamic CBS team brings top-tier insight, with Noah Eagle calling the action, Greg Olsen breaking down plays, and sideline reports from Jamie Erdahl and Steve Wyche offering an in-depth look at the game's momentum shifts.
There will also be plenty of other appearances as well:
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Referee Crew for Ravens vs. Texans
- Referee: Alan Eck
- Umpire: Tab Slaughter
- Down Judge: Derick Bowers
- Line Judge: Derek Anderson
- Field Judge: John Jenkins
- Side Judge: Dale Shaw
- Back Judge: Greg Meyer
Alan Eck’s officiating crew is one of the steadier units in the NFL. This season, they’ve leaned toward a slightly higher penalty count than average but keep games running smoothly overall. Their focus has been on maintaining fairness and catching pre-snap penalties like false starts and formation issues—areas where Baltimore's offense will need to stay disciplined.
Eck’s crew has also called a fair number of defensive holds and pass interferences, so Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey will have to be cautious with their physicality against Houston's receivers.
Time & Channel for Ravens vs. Texans
- Home: Houston Texans (9-6)
- Away: Baltimore Ravens (10-5)
- Venue: NRG Stadium — Houston, TX
- Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
The Ravens have dominated the all-time series, holding a 12-2 record against Houston, including five straight wins. Last season, Baltimore swept the Texans, opening the season with a victory at home before eliminating them in the AFC Divisional Round.
The Texans will be without star receivers Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs, making quarterback C.J. Stroud’s job even tougher against Baltimore's top-tier defense.
Injury Updates
Baltimore Ravens
- WR Nelson Agholor: OUT (Concussion)
- CB Jalyn Armour-Davis: OUT (Hamstring)
- S Beau Brade: (-) (Shoulder)
- G Daniel Faalele: (-) (Knee)
- WR Zay Flowers: QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder)
- RB Justice Hill: OUT (Concussion)
- C Tyler Linderbaum: (-) (Back)
- CB Tre'Davious White: QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder)
Houston Texans
- DE Will Anderson Jr.: (-) (Hand)
- DT Foley Fatukasi: OUT (Ankle)
- G Shaq Mason: OUT (Knee)
- C Juice Scruggs: OUT (Foot)
- DT Denico Autry: QUESTIONABLE (Knee)
- LB Christian Harris: (-) (Ankle)
- WR John Metchie III: (-) (Shoulder)
This Week 17 battle could be a deciding factor in the AFC playoff picture. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Christmas Day clash between two postseason-bound teams.