Thank the Ghost of Christmas Past that the Houston Texans clinched the AFC South two weeks ago. They're nowhere near being a team capable of clinching a division title right now. Behind Lamar Jackson's record-setting night,

The Baltimore Ravens have taken over first place in the AFC North, and Lamar Jackson made his statement for his third MVP award in a Christmas Day blowout of the Houston Texans. Jackson threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 87 yards -- and passing Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history-- in the blowout victory.

When the NFL kicked off its 15th Sunday of the 2024 season on Dec. 15, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a two-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens at the top of the AFC North standings. Ten days later, the Ravens have a one-game lead on the Steelers after the NFL’s Christmas doubleheader.