The second game of the Christmas Day doubleheader features a rematch of last season’s AFC Divisional Round and a potential playoff preview between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans. The Ravens scored a huge win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16 to move into a tie atop the AFC North. The Texans have already wrapped up the AFC South and are looking to improve their playoff seeding.
Here’s the latest injury news for Wednesday’s game.
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Latest Injury Report News and Updates
Perhaps the biggest injury question for Baltimore entering Week 17 is the status of wide receiver Zay Flowers. Flowers popped up on the injury report this week with a shoulder injury. After being listed as a non-participant in practice on Sunday and Monday, Flowers was upgraded to limited on Tuesday.
The Ravens may have been cautious with Flowers this week with the quick turnaround from Saturday’s game. But if Flowers is out, Rashod Bateman becomes the clear No. 1 receiver for Lamar Jackson on Wednesday.
Wide receiver Nelson Agholor (concussion) and cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (hamstring) continue to miss time for Baltimore. Running back Justice Hill left Saturday’s game with a concussion and will not play against the Texans. Rasheen Ali and Keaton Mitchell will serve as backups to Derrick Henry.
Houston suffered one of the toughest injuries of the season in Week 16. Wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap and torn ACL, MCL, and LCL along with meniscus damage following his third-quarter touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s unclear when, or if, Dell will return in 2025.
Defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (ankle), guard Shaq Mason (knee), and center Juice Scruggs (foot) are all out for the Texans this week.
Defensive tackle Denico Autry is questionable with a knee injury but is expected to play after logging limited practice designations all week.
Ravens’ Projected Starting Lineup
Here is the projected starting lineup for the Ravens based on their current depth chart.
- Quarterback: Lamar Jackson
- Running back: Derrick Henry
- Fullback: Patrick Ricard
- Wide receiver: Rashod Bateman, Zay Flowers
- Tight end: Mark Andrews
- Left tackle: Ronnie Stanley
- Left guard: Patrick Mekari
- Center: Tyler Linderbaum
- Right guard: Daniel Faalele
- Right tackle: Roger Rosengarten
- Defensive end: Broderick Washington
- Nose tackle: Travis Jones
- Defensive tackle: Nnamdi Madubuike
- Inside linebackers: Roquan Smith, Malik Harrison
- Outside linebackers: Kyle Van Noy, Tavius Robinson
- Cornerbacks: Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, Brandon Stephens
- Safeties: Ar’Darius Washington, Kyle Hamilton
- Kicker: Justin Tucker
- Punter: Jordan Stout
- Long snapper: Nick Moore
- Kick returner: Rasheen Ali
- Punt returner: Steven Sims
Houston Texans Projected Starting Lineup
Here is the projected starting lineup for the Texans based on their current depth chart.
