Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has vaulted himself back toward the front of the MVP race, and those around the league have taken notice. Jackson, already a two-time MVP, looked like the clear frontrunner to win his third earlier in the season,

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.

Baltimore’s defense swarmed a maligned Texans offensive line. C.J. Stroud was sacked five times, with the Ravens recording a total of nine QB hits. Stroud finished the day 17-for-31 for 185 yards and an interception. The Texans’ lone score on the afternoon came on a safety tackling Henry.