The Houston Texans sat at the center of the NFL world in recent weeks, with a three-game stretch across 11 days that included nationally-televised contests against the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. C.J. Stroud and Co. didn't exactly meet the moment.

The Houston Texans deserve more complaining than what's headed their way following a 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day, but we'll be nice since it's the holiday season. Here are some quick takeaways: No one in Houston likes to blame the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Jackson made a strong Christmas case for his third NFL MVP, completing 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 87 rush yards on 4 carries, including a 48-yard touchdown run. Derrick Henry added 27 carries for 148 yards and a touchdown while tight end Mark Andrews had 2 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.