Joe Mixon confronted Ravens players after an errant punt hit one of the Texans coaches before the Christmas Day game.

During the pregame of Wednesday’s matchup between the Texans and Ravens, Joe Mixon ignited a spark with backup QB Josh Johnson

Shortly there after, the scuffle ensued.The Texans would love to put together a solid showing on Christmas Day after falling flat against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 16 - a game in which they also lost budding,

Running back Joe Mixon cracked the 1,000-yard mark for the season during the first quarter on Sunday in Tennessee in Week 18.

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.

HOUSTON – Diontae Johnson has been involved in a crash course, absorbing the Texans’ playbook since joining the AFC South champions a week ago. Now that the veteran wide receivers is getting acclimated to a new locker room and a new offense, he’s made a fast impression on his teammates and coaches.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans certainly didn’t look like a playoff team in a rout by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. With just one game left until the playoffs begin, the AFC South champions know they’ll have to get much better to be competitive in the postseason.

Ravens punter Jordan Stout launched a punt that struck one of the Texans’ assistant coaches during warmups, angering Mixon, who then punted the football into the stands. When Mixon got on Stout for the placement of his punts, Johnson stuck up for his teammate and that started the confrontation.

Baltimore’s defense has a lot more to celebrate after it allowed no points in a 31-2 win over Houston last week.

During pregame warmups, Ravens punter Jordan Stout was going through his normal routine. He miskicked one of his punts and it sailed to the left toward the Houston staff on the sideline. Nobody was hit, but that didn't stop running back Joe Mixon from defending his coaches.

Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon hypes up newest teammate Diontae Johnson ahead of Week 18 debut with playoffs to look forward to