Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 18 rematch with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s late-season collapse began with a dramatic loss at Pittsburgh in early December.
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Ravens place Ricard, Boyle on reserve-COVID-19 list ahead of Pittsburgh game
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Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard was also placed on injured reserve with a lingering knee injury that sidelined him for three of the last four games.
Same story for Jackson as Ravens begin practicing for Sunday’s clash with Pittsburgh
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Lamar Jackson has practiced only once since hurting his right ankle at Cleveland on Dec. 12.
Ravens activate Oliver, leaving no players from 53-man roster on COVID-19 list
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Reserve tight end Josh Oliver tested positive for the virus on Dec. 23.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 loss to Los Angeles Rams
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s playoff chances stand at roughly 2% of a fifth straight loss on Sunday.
Elusive two yards again leave Ravens on outside looking in — this time likely for good
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It wasn’t a 2-point conversion this time, but failing to convert second-and-goal from the 2 in the fourth quarter marked the beginning of the end.
Jackson, Oweh officially deactivated for Ravens’ tilt with Rams
Luke Jones
Baltimore tried to keep its playoff hopes alive despite Pro Bowl quarterback Lamar Jackson missing his third straight game.
Jackson officially questionable as Ravens rule out Averett, list Oweh doubtful for Sunday
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson logged a limited practice Wednesday before sitting out the rest of the week, making his return for Week 17 highly unlikely.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 meeting with Rams
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple thoughts as Baltimore tries to keep its playoff hopes alive in Week 17.
Jackson once again sidelined as Ravens activate Huntley from COVID-19 list
Luke Jones
With Lamar Jackson unable to practice on back-to-back days, signs are again pointing to Tyler Huntley starting in his place.
Ravens, offensive lineman Mekari agree to three-year extension through 2024 season
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“He’s tough and gritty, smart, versatile, and a five-position player who does everything the right way.”
Jackson limited in return to practice; seven Ravens activated from COVID-19 lists
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Whether Baltimore was encouraged by what they saw from the star quarterback is another story.
Bowser placed on COVID-19 list as Ravens’ injury, virus questions persist
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The status of Baltimore’s top outside linebacker is unclear for Week 17, but cornerback Chris Westry was activated on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 16 loss at Cincinnati
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Luke Jones offers his latest musings after Baltimore’s December losing streak extended to four games.
Playoffs still within reach, but Ravens running on fumes and now out of margin for error
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The Ravens have fought like hell, but they’ve looked like a team running on fumes for weeks and may just have nothing left.
Ravens quarterback Huntley tests positive for COVID-19, out for Sunday’s game
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Veteran Josh Johnson is now Baltimore’s only healthy quarterback heading into Sunday’s critical AFC North clash with Cincinnati.
Ravens officially list Jackson, Huntley questionable for Sunday’s game in Cincinnati
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Pro Bowl QB Lamar Jackson is likely to miss his second straight game while backup Tyler Huntley sat out Friday with a non-COVID illness.
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Rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase ran away from Baltimore in the first meeting between these teams back in Week 7.
Andrews, Jackson headline list of five Ravens to make this year’s Pro Bowl
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Mark Andrews will be the starting tight end in the AFC, his second trip to the Pro Bowl in the last three years.
Five more land on COVID-19 list, Jackson still absent as Ravens turn toward Cincinnati
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Lamar Jackson still hasn’t practiced since injuring his right ankle in the Dec. 12 loss at Cleveland.
Houston becomes latest Ravens player to land on COVID-19 list
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Houston was one of 47 NFL players to land on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Monday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 15 loss to Green Bay
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh seemed stuck in between the analytics and his gut with his decision to go for the 2-point conversion.
Huntley’s showing against Green Bay turns up heat on Jackson when he returns for Ravens
Luke Jones
There’s no quarterback controversy, of course, but it’s fair to view Tyler Huntley’s performance as a wake-up call for a struggling Lamar Jackson.
Jackson inactive as Ravens endure more COVID positives ahead of Sunday’s kickoff
Luke Jones
Sammy Watkins and Jimmy Smith were placed on the COVID-19 list in the hours leading up to the Week 15 tilt with Green Bay.
Ravens-Packers: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Starting cornerback Chris Westry was the latest member of the Baltimore secondary to test positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Jackson officially listed as questionable after missing entire practice week for Ravens
Luke Jones
All signs continue to point toward Tyler Huntley starting in place of Lamar Jackson against Green Bay on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 15 showdown with Green Bay
Luke Jones
Baltimore will face Aaron Rodgers for the first time in eight years on Sunday.
Clark tests positive for COVID-19 as Ravens’ list of health concerns for Sunday grows
Luke Jones
An already undermanned secondary could be without another starter against Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay.
Injured Jackson misses practice as Ravens add veteran Josh Johnson at quarterback
Luke Jones
Tyler Huntley took the starter reps Wednesday as Baltimore ramped up preparations for Sunday’s tilt with Green Bay.
Ravens receive “good news” on Lamar Jackson’s injured ankle
Luke Jones
“We’ll see where it goes this week. If he can go, he’ll go. If not, Tyler [Huntley] will be the quarterback.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 14 loss at Cleveland
Luke Jones
The Baltimore defense blanked the Browns in the second half, which paved the way for a comeback.
Ravens still holding on, but Jackson’s ankle will determine grip down stretch
Luke Jones
Depending on its severity, the injury could transform excitement down the stretch into resignation about a lost season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 14 tilt in Cleveland
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore be able to limit the Browns to just two sacks this time around?
Offensive tackle picture stuck in mud for Ravens going down stretch
Luke Jones
Right tackle Patrick Mekari could miss a few weeks with a hand injury suffered in the Week 13 loss at Pittsburgh.
Averett sits, Westry practices fully as Ravens try to turn page in battered secondary
Luke Jones
“We’ve just got to keep playing — ‘next man up’ mentality. Nobody cares really. You’ve just got to keep going.”
Humphrey injury continues attrition at position once deemed Ravens’ strongest
Luke Jones
The loss of Marlon Humphrey only adds to the pain of what Baltimore already lost before the 2021 regular season even began.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 13 loss at Pittsburgh
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Lamar Jackson has been erratic since his brilliant Indianapolis performance and plain bad since the Minnesota game.
Four “questionable” Ravens cornerbacks active, Boyle out for Pittsburgh game
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Slot cornerback Tavon Young was active despite missing the entire practice week with an illness.
Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday
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Will Baltimore bury Ben Roethlisberger and struggling Pittsburgh on Sunday?
Five Ravens cornerbacks questionable for Pittsburgh game due to illness or injury
Luke Jones
Top cornerback Marlon Humphrey hasn’t practiced since Wednesday due to an illness impacting a few others on the roster.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 18 rematch with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s late-season collapse began with a dramatic loss at Pittsburgh in early December.
Ravens place Ricard, Boyle on reserve-COVID-19 list ahead of Pittsburgh game
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard was also placed on injured reserve with a lingering knee injury that sidelined him for three of the last four games.
Same story for Jackson as Ravens begin practicing for Sunday’s clash with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson has practiced only once since hurting his right ankle at Cleveland on Dec. 12.
Ravens activate Oliver, leaving no players from 53-man roster on COVID-19 list
Luke Jones
Reserve tight end Josh Oliver tested positive for the virus on Dec. 23.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 loss to Los Angeles Rams
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s playoff chances stand at roughly 2% of a fifth straight loss on Sunday.
Elusive two yards again leave Ravens on outside looking in — this time likely for good
Luke Jones
It wasn’t a 2-point conversion this time, but failing to convert second-and-goal from the 2 in the fourth quarter marked the beginning of the end.
Jackson, Oweh officially deactivated for Ravens’ tilt with Rams
Luke Jones
Baltimore tried to keep its playoff hopes alive despite Pro Bowl quarterback Lamar Jackson missing his third straight game.
Jackson officially questionable as Ravens rule out Averett, list Oweh doubtful for Sunday
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson logged a limited practice Wednesday before sitting out the rest of the week, making his return for Week 17 highly unlikely.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 meeting with Rams
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple thoughts as Baltimore tries to keep its playoff hopes alive in Week 17.
Jackson once again sidelined as Ravens activate Huntley from COVID-19 list
Luke Jones
With Lamar Jackson unable to practice on back-to-back days, signs are again pointing to Tyler Huntley starting in his place.
Ravens, offensive lineman Mekari agree to three-year extension through 2024 season
Luke Jones
“He’s tough and gritty, smart, versatile, and a five-position player who does everything the right way.”
Jackson limited in return to practice; seven Ravens activated from COVID-19 lists
Luke Jones
Whether Baltimore was encouraged by what they saw from the star quarterback is another story.
Bowser placed on COVID-19 list as Ravens’ injury, virus questions persist
Luke Jones
The status of Baltimore’s top outside linebacker is unclear for Week 17, but cornerback Chris Westry was activated on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 16 loss at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest musings after Baltimore’s December losing streak extended to four games.
Playoffs still within reach, but Ravens running on fumes and now out of margin for error
Luke Jones
The Ravens have fought like hell, but they’ve looked like a team running on fumes for weeks and may just have nothing left.
Ravens quarterback Huntley tests positive for COVID-19, out for Sunday’s game
Luke Jones
Veteran Josh Johnson is now Baltimore’s only healthy quarterback heading into Sunday’s critical AFC North clash with Cincinnati.
Ravens officially list Jackson, Huntley questionable for Sunday’s game in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl QB Lamar Jackson is likely to miss his second straight game while backup Tyler Huntley sat out Friday with a non-COVID illness.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 clash at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase ran away from Baltimore in the first meeting between these teams back in Week 7.
Andrews, Jackson headline list of five Ravens to make this year’s Pro Bowl
Luke Jones
Mark Andrews will be the starting tight end in the AFC, his second trip to the Pro Bowl in the last three years.
Five more land on COVID-19 list, Jackson still absent as Ravens turn toward Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson still hasn’t practiced since injuring his right ankle in the Dec. 12 loss at Cleveland.
Houston becomes latest Ravens player to land on COVID-19 list
Luke Jones
Houston was one of 47 NFL players to land on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Monday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 15 loss to Green Bay
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh seemed stuck in between the analytics and his gut with his decision to go for the 2-point conversion.
Huntley’s showing against Green Bay turns up heat on Jackson when he returns for Ravens
Luke Jones
There’s no quarterback controversy, of course, but it’s fair to view Tyler Huntley’s performance as a wake-up call for a struggling Lamar Jackson.
Jackson inactive as Ravens endure more COVID positives ahead of Sunday’s kickoff
Luke Jones
Sammy Watkins and Jimmy Smith were placed on the COVID-19 list in the hours leading up to the Week 15 tilt with Green Bay.
Ravens-Packers: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Starting cornerback Chris Westry was the latest member of the Baltimore secondary to test positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.
Jackson officially listed as questionable after missing entire practice week for Ravens
Luke Jones
All signs continue to point toward Tyler Huntley starting in place of Lamar Jackson against Green Bay on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 15 showdown with Green Bay
Luke Jones
Baltimore will face Aaron Rodgers for the first time in eight years on Sunday.
Clark tests positive for COVID-19 as Ravens’ list of health concerns for Sunday grows
Luke Jones
An already undermanned secondary could be without another starter against Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay.
Injured Jackson misses practice as Ravens add veteran Josh Johnson at quarterback
Luke Jones
Tyler Huntley took the starter reps Wednesday as Baltimore ramped up preparations for Sunday’s tilt with Green Bay.
Ravens receive “good news” on Lamar Jackson’s injured ankle
Luke Jones
“We’ll see where it goes this week. If he can go, he’ll go. If not, Tyler [Huntley] will be the quarterback.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 14 loss at Cleveland
Luke Jones
The Baltimore defense blanked the Browns in the second half, which paved the way for a comeback.
Ravens still holding on, but Jackson’s ankle will determine grip down stretch
Luke Jones
Depending on its severity, the injury could transform excitement down the stretch into resignation about a lost season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 14 tilt in Cleveland
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore be able to limit the Browns to just two sacks this time around?
Offensive tackle picture stuck in mud for Ravens going down stretch
Luke Jones
Right tackle Patrick Mekari could miss a few weeks with a hand injury suffered in the Week 13 loss at Pittsburgh.
Averett sits, Westry practices fully as Ravens try to turn page in battered secondary
Luke Jones
“We’ve just got to keep playing — ‘next man up’ mentality. Nobody cares really. You’ve just got to keep going.”
Humphrey injury continues attrition at position once deemed Ravens’ strongest
Luke Jones
The loss of Marlon Humphrey only adds to the pain of what Baltimore already lost before the 2021 regular season even began.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 13 loss at Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson has been erratic since his brilliant Indianapolis performance and plain bad since the Minnesota game.
Four “questionable” Ravens cornerbacks active, Boyle out for Pittsburgh game
Luke Jones
Slot cornerback Tavon Young was active despite missing the entire practice week with an illness.
Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore bury Ben Roethlisberger and struggling Pittsburgh on Sunday?
Five Ravens cornerbacks questionable for Pittsburgh game due to illness or injury
Luke Jones
Top cornerback Marlon Humphrey hasn’t practiced since Wednesday due to an illness impacting a few others on the roster.
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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