Texans, Ravens tussle after punt incident in wild pregame skirmish

There wasn’t any holiday spirit between the Ravens and Texans before their Christmas Day clash.

Texans running back Joe Mixon and Ravens backup quarterback Josh Johnson got into a shouting match and had to be separated multiple times before the heavily anticipated matchup between AFC heavyweights.

The Texans and Ravens had to be separated prior to their game on Dec. 25, 2024. Screengrab

A Texans assistant coach was hit by an errant punt from Ravens kicker Jordan Stout, Steve Wyche reported on the Netflix broadcast.

That prompted Mixon to punt the ball up into the stands.

The broadcast then showed Mixon going after Stout, being separated by multiple players and staffers, and Johnson subsequently coming toward him and shouting.

The Texans and Ravens had to be separated prior to their game on Dec. 25, 2024. Screengrab
The Texans and Ravens had to be separated prior to their game on Dec. 25, 2024. Screengrab
The Texans and Ravens had to be separated prior to their game on Dec. 25, 2024. Screengrab

Mixon is in his first season with the Texans and entered Wednesday with 967 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.

Johnson is in his first year back with the Ravens after previously spending time with the team in 2021.

The Texans and Ravens had to be separated prior to their game on Dec. 25, 2024. Screengrab

Stout, for his part, is in his third season with the Ravens.

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