Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Cincinnati
Baltimore will clinch its third straight trip to the playoffs with a win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Baltimore will clinch its third straight trip to the playoffs with a win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of 10 Baltimore players listed as questionable to play against Cincinnati.
The veteran cornerback also returned to the practice field for the first time since Week 14.
Longtime punter Sam Koch has never missed a game in his 15-year NFL career and has played more games than anyone in Ravens history.
The stakes are similar, but Baltimore was a different team preparing for a Week 17 meeting with the Bengals three years ago.
What a difference a day made as many Ravens fans were ready to give up on thoughts of the playoffs after Miami’s win on Saturday.
While peeking at the out-of-town scoreboard on Sunday, the Ravens again made the playoff field take notice of what they’re doing in December.
Edge runs from rookie J.K. Dobbins figure to be an effective counter to New York’s tough interior defense.
Baltimore will again be shorthanded in the secondary for Sunday’s critical game against the New York Giants.
Standout cornerback Marcus Peters continues to be sidelined with a calf injury.
Baltimore held the Jaguars to 2.1 yards per play and collected four sacks and a safety in the first half of Sunday’s victory.
It was a playoff contender and double-digit favorite hosting a lowly opponent in the thick of the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes.
Marquise Brown was activated from the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday afternoon.
Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew will be making his first start since late October.
Renewed optimism surrounds the offense, but with that comes concern about a defense that’s now given up 20 or more points after halftime in four of the last eight games.
Taliaferro was a 2014 fourth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina who played three seasons in Baltimore.
Marquise Brown was deemed a high-risk close contact, but that doesn’t mean he won’t play in Week 15.
Backup quarterback Trace McSorley injured his left knee before Lamar Jackson returned to save the day for Baltimore.
In a game full of nervous moments, Justin Tucker attempting the game-winning 55-yard field goal wasn’t one of them.
Facing fourth-and-5 from the Cleveland 44 at the two-minute warning, Lamar Jackson reappeared in a scene that was part Willis Reed and part Stone Cold Steve Austin.
These AFC North teams have plenty to play for on Monday night.
Jimmy Smith was a limited participant in practice by week’s end while Calais Campbell was sidelined all week.
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell missed his second straight day of practice on Friday.
Monday should give us a better idea of whether the Ravens are back to building something with a chance to be special or merely enjoyed a fun diversion against Dallas.
Cornerback Jimmy Smith looks to be Baltimore’s biggest question mark for Monday Night Football.
Baltimore snapped its three-game losing streak with a 34-17 victory over the Cowboys.
Baltimore could no longer hide the status of its star quarterback, who will return to play against Dallas on Tuesday night.
The Dez Bryant story resonates more in Dallas, but the 32-year-old surely had this game circled from the time he first worked out for the Ravens.
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell practiced for the first time since injuring his left calf at Indianapolis on Nov. 8.
Rookie running back J.K. Dobbins was one of four players activated from the reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday.
Marlon Humphrey forced two fumbles and broke up two passes in the end zone in Wednesday’s defeat.
Qualifying for the playoffs still sits right there for the Ravens despite their present standing outside the AFC field.
Head coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens entered the game with 17 players on the reserve-COVID-19 list.
Defensive tackle Brandon Williams was activated, but he won’t play as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered in Week 10.
Gus Edwards could have more company in the backfield with J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram now eligible to be activated to play against Pittsburgh.
Aside from players already on injured reserve, the secondary was the one group seemingly spared from Baltimore’s widespread COVID-19 outbreak.
Robert Griffin III and others haven’t been able to log a single real practice ahead of Tuesday’s rescheduled game against Pittsburgh.
Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson was among those placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday.
Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
Should that game be played, next week’s originally scheduled Thursday game against Dallas would move to Monday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
Baltimore will clinch its third straight trip to the playoffs with a win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of 10 Baltimore players listed as questionable to play against Cincinnati.
The veteran cornerback also returned to the practice field for the first time since Week 14.
Longtime punter Sam Koch has never missed a game in his 15-year NFL career and has played more games than anyone in Ravens history.
The stakes are similar, but Baltimore was a different team preparing for a Week 17 meeting with the Bengals three years ago.
What a difference a day made as many Ravens fans were ready to give up on thoughts of the playoffs after Miami’s win on Saturday.
While peeking at the out-of-town scoreboard on Sunday, the Ravens again made the playoff field take notice of what they’re doing in December.
Edge runs from rookie J.K. Dobbins figure to be an effective counter to New York’s tough interior defense.
Baltimore will again be shorthanded in the secondary for Sunday’s critical game against the New York Giants.
Standout cornerback Marcus Peters continues to be sidelined with a calf injury.
Baltimore held the Jaguars to 2.1 yards per play and collected four sacks and a safety in the first half of Sunday’s victory.
It was a playoff contender and double-digit favorite hosting a lowly opponent in the thick of the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes.
Marquise Brown was activated from the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday afternoon.
Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew will be making his first start since late October.
Renewed optimism surrounds the offense, but with that comes concern about a defense that’s now given up 20 or more points after halftime in four of the last eight games.
Taliaferro was a 2014 fourth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina who played three seasons in Baltimore.
Marquise Brown was deemed a high-risk close contact, but that doesn’t mean he won’t play in Week 15.
Backup quarterback Trace McSorley injured his left knee before Lamar Jackson returned to save the day for Baltimore.
In a game full of nervous moments, Justin Tucker attempting the game-winning 55-yard field goal wasn’t one of them.
Facing fourth-and-5 from the Cleveland 44 at the two-minute warning, Lamar Jackson reappeared in a scene that was part Willis Reed and part Stone Cold Steve Austin.
These AFC North teams have plenty to play for on Monday night.
Jimmy Smith was a limited participant in practice by week’s end while Calais Campbell was sidelined all week.
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell missed his second straight day of practice on Friday.
Monday should give us a better idea of whether the Ravens are back to building something with a chance to be special or merely enjoyed a fun diversion against Dallas.
Cornerback Jimmy Smith looks to be Baltimore’s biggest question mark for Monday Night Football.
Baltimore snapped its three-game losing streak with a 34-17 victory over the Cowboys.
Baltimore could no longer hide the status of its star quarterback, who will return to play against Dallas on Tuesday night.
The Dez Bryant story resonates more in Dallas, but the 32-year-old surely had this game circled from the time he first worked out for the Ravens.
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell practiced for the first time since injuring his left calf at Indianapolis on Nov. 8.
Rookie running back J.K. Dobbins was one of four players activated from the reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday.
Marlon Humphrey forced two fumbles and broke up two passes in the end zone in Wednesday’s defeat.
Qualifying for the playoffs still sits right there for the Ravens despite their present standing outside the AFC field.
Head coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens entered the game with 17 players on the reserve-COVID-19 list.
Defensive tackle Brandon Williams was activated, but he won’t play as he continues to recover from an ankle injury suffered in Week 10.
Gus Edwards could have more company in the backfield with J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram now eligible to be activated to play against Pittsburgh.
Aside from players already on injured reserve, the secondary was the one group seemingly spared from Baltimore’s widespread COVID-19 outbreak.
Robert Griffin III and others haven’t been able to log a single real practice ahead of Tuesday’s rescheduled game against Pittsburgh.
Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson was among those placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday.
Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
Should that game be played, next week’s originally scheduled Thursday game against Dallas would move to Monday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.