Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has said he will be skipping the locker room to watch Beyoncé perform Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show. Jackson, 27, who will lead his team against the Houston Texans beginning tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. EST, told reporters that this will be his first time seeing Beyoncé perform.

Barring any logistical issues with his head coach, Jackson said Beyoncé's "dope" Christmas Day halftime show will be his first chance of seeing the music icon perform live — and he's not letting the opportunity slip away, even if the scoreboard isn't favoring the Ravens.

Tis the season for hard-hitting action on the gridiron! The NFL has two marquee games on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, featuring four AFC powerhouses, and a pair of powerhouse divas. For the first game,

The Texans are stumbling as of late with two losses in their last four games and four in their last seven contests. The Ravens should be ready to take advantage of that, given their 3-1 record in the last four games, with the only loss coming to the Eagles.

The Christmas Day finale will take place in H-Town with the Houston Texans (9-6) hosting the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) in a game that will feature a performance from Beyoncé. The AFC North title is possible in Baltimore after Lamar Jackson was able to overcome his past struggles against the Pittsburgh Steelers to get the 10th win of the season.

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans on Christmas Day of Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.