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

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

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.

Texans running back Joe Mixon and Ravens backup quarterback Josh Johnson had words and had to be separated during pregame warmups.

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 running back Joe Mixon and Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Josh Johnson didn’t provide the best example of the holiday spirit before a Christmas Day matchup.