Lamar Jackson promised to skip halftime to watch Beyonce perform. His head coach made sure to check if he did.

On Monday after the Ravens practice, Lamar Jackson joked or referenced to the media that he wouldn't miss Beyonce's halftime performance at NRG Stadium on Christmas Day during Baltimore's crucial matchup against Houston.

Lamar Jackson did apologize in advance. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback joked in practice this week that he'd find a way to watch Beyonce's halftime performan

The Texans could secure a 10-win season and end Jackson’s chances of winning a third MVP with a strong outing in the home finale. Fresh off a 27-19 loss at Kansas City, Houston hopes to bring a bit more job to its fans this holiday season.

Lamar Jackson vows to catch the Christmas Day halftime show of Beyoncé during Baltimore Ravens' game against the Houston Texans.

Lamar Jackson was putting on a Christmas show of his own in Houston on Wednesday. The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback was using his brain, arms and legs to leave the Houston Texans rattled. In the second quarter,

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.

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.

On a day when Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't feel like he was running at top speed -- even though he was clocked at over 21 mph -- the reigning NFL MVP added another title: the all-time leading rushing quarterback.

Lamar Jackson enjoyed a vintage performance in the Baltimore Ravens' 31-2 win over the Houston Texans on Wednesday night, but he did not watch Beyonce's halftime show

Asked if there was any special meaning to playing on Christmas for a second straight season, Lamar Jackson paused for several seconds before answering. That said it all. “I mean, it is,” he finally replied,