The Texans lost to the Cleveland Browns on Christmas Eve by a score of 36-22 at NRG Stadium. The injuries for the Texans proved to be too much as the Browns intercepted Case Keenum twice and the defense was unable to slow down Joe Flacco. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Texans running back Dameon Pierce avoids a tackle at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Browns tight end David Njonku catches a touchdown at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans quarterback Case Keenum throws a pass against the Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Amari Cooper is upended by the Texans defense at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans quarterback Case Keenum is sacked at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Andrew Beck returns a kickoff at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans cheerleaders celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans running back Devin Singletary avoids being tackled by defensive lineman Jordan Elliott at NRG Stadium.
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    Browns defensive superstar Myles Garrett looks over the Texans offense at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Browns receiver Amari Cooper catches a 75-yard touchdown pass at NRG Stadium.
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    Browns running back Jerome Ford and Texans safety Jalen Pitre collide at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Joe Flacco avoids a sack at NRG Stadium.
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    Case Keenum gets hit at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Joe Flacco passes under severe duress at NRG Stadium.
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    Derek Stingley, Jr. tackles Amari Cooper in the end zone at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans quarterback Davis Mills throws a pass at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans cheerleaders celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans cheerleaders celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans fans celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans peers over the defense at NRG Stadium.
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    Derek Stingley, Jr. rounds out the list of Houston Texans to make the NFL’s Top 100 players.
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    Myles Garrett rushes the quarterback at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans cheerleaders celebrate the Holiday Game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.
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    Texans running back Dameon Pierce watches a tipped ball at NRG Stadium.
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    Andrew Beck and Davis Mills embrace after a successful 2-point conversion at NRG Stadium.
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    Dameon Pierce returns a kickoff for a touchdown at NRG Stadium.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.