Millions of people, including non-football fans, watched Beyoncéthe highly anticipated halftime performance on Christmas Day. However, Lamar Jackson was not among them, despite his previous promise.
Coach John Harbaugh revealed during the Netflix broadcast at the end of halftime that its star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, had not left the locker room, and for good reason.
Lamar Jackson skips Beyoncé’s halftime show
On the Monday before Christmas, Lamar Jackson shared his plans to watch Beyoncé’s halftime performance during the Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on Christmas Day.
“I’m going to go over there and watch,” Jackson said. “[It will be my] This is the first time I’ve seen Beyoncé perform, and it’s our game – it’s awesome. I’ll go out and look. Sorry [Ravens coach John] Harbaugh, sorry. Sorry guys.”
She was also asked if Beyoncé’s performance would depend on whether Baltimore held a comfortable lead over Houston at halftime. “No, I’m not even thinking about the lead role,” Jackson said. “I was just thinking about seeing Beyoncé for the first time.”
However, things changed when the Ravens actually led 17-2 at halftime. “I was locked in,” he said, revealing he didn’t leave the locker room at halftime, but said he could faintly hear it from where he was.
Lamar Jackson apologizes to teammates for misstep during Christmas game
Despite an outstanding performance on Christmas Day, Lamar Jackson still found reason to apologize to his teammates after the Baltimore Ravens’ dominant win over the Houston Texans.
Jackson completed 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards, ran for 87 yards on four carries and scored three touchdowns – one rushing and two passing. By most standards, it was an outstanding performance from the reigning NFL MVP. However, Jackson couldn’t shake off a moment that cost his team a chance at a rare defensive feat.
Early in the game, the Texans secured a safety after pinning the Ravens deep in their own territory, putting two points on the scoreboard for Houston. According to Jeff Zrebiec of Athletics, Jackson personally apologized to the Ravens defense for allowing those points and, in his opinion, wasting their chance at a shutout. The missed opportunity was significant, as it would have been only the second shutout of the NFL season, following the Green Bay Packers’ 34-0 victory over the New Orleans Saints earlier in the week.
Lamar Jackson delivers historic performance in Ravens’ Christmas Day win over Texans
On an unforgettable Christmas Day, Lamar Jackson made NFL history and strengthened his case for a third MVP award in the Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans. In a landmark moment, Jackson broke Michael Vick’s all-time NFL record for quarterbacks with an electrifying 48-yard touchdown run, reaching an impressive speed of 21.25 mph, the fastest speed of his career. career.
The scoring run came in the third quarter, pushing Jackson’s career total to 6,110 yards, narrowly surpassing Vick’s previous record of 6,109 yards.
Beyoncé’s Christmas Halftime Show Included Surprise Guests
Wednesday was the first time Beyoncé performed songs from her hit 2024 album“Cowboy Carter,” in front of a live audience. She opened the show on horseback, singing “16 Carriages” with striking elegance. After dismounting, with classic cars arranged as part of the stage design, she moved into a heartfelt rendition of The Beatles’ “Blackbird,” joined by country singers Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts.
In a moment of surprise, Post Malone joined Beyoncé on stage for their collaboration “Levii’s Jeans,” following her emotional duet with the country artist Shaboozey. The performance hit another high note with powerful accompaniment from Texas Southern University’s 200-member Ocean of Soul Marching Band during “Ya Ya.”
To add an extra touch of magic, Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue ivyjoined his mother on stage, dancing alongside her during the popular “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
Netflix signs three-year deal to host NFL games on Christmas Day
In May, Netflix reached a three-year deal to stream NFL Christmas games, marking a major milestone for the streaming giant. The deal is expected to deliver one of the platform’s biggest viewing days since its launch in 1998.
With 282.3 million subscribers in more than 190 countries, Netflix became the first media outlet to distribute an NFL game worldwide. Viewers had the option to stream the games in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German, making the event accessible to a wide international audience.
