Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.
Luke Jones
Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end
Luke Jones
One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.
Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for divisional-round Saturday
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale has vowed to bring pressure despite Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen’s success against the blitz this season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo
Luke Jones
The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.
Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round
Luke Jones
Veteran defensive back Marcus Peters has been dealing with a back issue this week.
Test of wills coming between Buffalo quarterback Allen, Ravens defense
Luke Jones
Josh Allen led all NFL quarterbacks in touchdown passes and passing yards against the blitz this season.
Ravens looking healthy ahead of divisional playoff clash at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of only two players listed as a non-participant on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff win at Tennessee
Luke Jones
Much like the Titans shut down Jamal Lewis in the 2003 postseason, the Ravens limited 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry to 40 yards on 18 carries on Sunday.
Playoff revenge at Tennessee resets Ravens as top-shelf Super Bowl contender
Luke Jones
By the time the Ravens lined up in victory formation to finish Sunday’s 20-13 win, they were finally back where they started 365 days ago.
Sizing up potential difference makers for Ravens in playoff rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Who can be the difference in getting John Harbaugh’s team over the hump this time around after two losses to the Titans in the last calendar year?
Ngakoue, Mekari back at practice as Ravens ready for January rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue missed the regular-season finale due to a hamstring injury.
Fluker still absent, Snead practices as Ravens near wild-card trip to Tennessee
Luke Jones
Veteran slot receiver Willie Snead practiced for the first time since hurting his ankle in the first half of the Week 16 win over the New York Giants.
Koch activated from COVID-19 list ahead of Ravens-Titans showdown
Luke Jones
Baltimore also elevated two players from the practice squad for Sunday’s wild-card playoff game.
J. Smith, Fluker top list of seven Ravens officially questionable for wild-card round
Luke Jones
All seven took part in Friday’s practice in at least a limited capacity.
Ravens-Titans: Five predictions for wild-card Sunday
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore break through to win its first playoff game in six years? Luke Jones offers his final call.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry had five runs of 23 or more yards in the process of rushing for 328 yards in the last two games against Baltimore.
With a new chapter looming, looking back at Ravens-Titans playoff lore
Luke Jones
The Ravens’ first true rivalry was with Tennessee as there was no love lost between these teams that rose to NFL prominence at the turn of the century.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore officially punched its ticket to the postseason.
Dominant win gives Ravens chance to finally exorcise playoff demons
Luke Jones
If you were to write the script for a redemption tour, there’s no better starting opponent than the Tennessee Titans.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Baltimore will clinch its third straight trip to the playoffs with a win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Ravens hopeful on Peters, won’t have Koch for first time in 15 years
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of 10 Baltimore players listed as questionable to play against Cincinnati.
Ravens extend J. Smith, sign punter to 53-man roster ahead of Sunday
Luke Jones
The veteran cornerback also returned to the practice field for the first time since Week 14.
Koch placed on COVID-19 list as Peters makes return to Ravens practice
Luke Jones
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.
Ravens come full circle in another Week 17 finale against Cincinnati
Luke Jones
The stakes are similar, but Baltimore was a different team preparing for a Week 17 meeting with the Bengals three years ago.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 16 win over New York Giants
Luke Jones
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.
As help finally arrives, Ravens sending message to rest of AFC
Luke Jones
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.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 meeting with New York Giants
Luke Jones
Edge runs from rookie J.K. Dobbins figure to be an effective counter to New York’s tough interior defense.
Smith out again as Peters, nine other Ravens labeled questionable for Week 16
Luke Jones
Baltimore will again be shorthanded in the secondary for Sunday’s critical game against the New York Giants.
Awaiting Giants quarterback status, Ravens practice without nine on Wednesday
Luke Jones
Standout cornerback Marcus Peters continues to be sidelined with a calf injury.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 15 win over Jacksonville
Luke Jones
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.
Ravens handle lowly Jacksonville while still waiting for that necessary help
Luke Jones
It was a playoff contender and double-digit favorite hosting a lowly opponent in the thick of the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes.
Ravens activate three receivers from COVID-19 list, dealing with health concerns at cornerback
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown was activated from the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) for Week 15 meeting with Jacksonville
Luke Jones
Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew will be making his first start since late October.
Ravens trying to get defense healthy, right for final playoff push
Luke Jones
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.
Former Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro dies at 28
Luke Jones
Taliaferro was a 2014 fourth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina who played three seasons in Baltimore.
Ravens place three wide receivers on COVID-19 list, hold five players out of Wednesday’s practice
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown was deemed a high-risk close contact, but that doesn’t mean he won’t play in Week 15.
Ravens place McSorley on injured reserve, activate Bryant from COVID-19 list
Luke Jones
Backup quarterback Trace McSorley injured his left knee before Lamar Jackson returned to save the day for Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 14 win at Cleveland
Luke Jones
In a game full of nervous moments, Justin Tucker attempting the game-winning 55-yard field goal wasn’t one of them.
Wild win in Cleveland renews exciting 2020 possibilities for Ravens
Luke Jones
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.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 14 clash at Cleveland
Luke Jones
These AFC North teams have plenty to play for on Monday night.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.
Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end
Luke Jones
One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.
Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for divisional-round Saturday
Luke Jones
Wink Martindale has vowed to bring pressure despite Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen’s success against the blitz this season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo
Luke Jones
The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.
Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round
Luke Jones
Veteran defensive back Marcus Peters has been dealing with a back issue this week.
Test of wills coming between Buffalo quarterback Allen, Ravens defense
Luke Jones
Josh Allen led all NFL quarterbacks in touchdown passes and passing yards against the blitz this season.
Ravens looking healthy ahead of divisional playoff clash at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of only two players listed as a non-participant on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff win at Tennessee
Luke Jones
Much like the Titans shut down Jamal Lewis in the 2003 postseason, the Ravens limited 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry to 40 yards on 18 carries on Sunday.
Playoff revenge at Tennessee resets Ravens as top-shelf Super Bowl contender
Luke Jones
By the time the Ravens lined up in victory formation to finish Sunday’s 20-13 win, they were finally back where they started 365 days ago.
Sizing up potential difference makers for Ravens in playoff rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Who can be the difference in getting John Harbaugh’s team over the hump this time around after two losses to the Titans in the last calendar year?
Ngakoue, Mekari back at practice as Ravens ready for January rematch with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue missed the regular-season finale due to a hamstring injury.
Fluker still absent, Snead practices as Ravens near wild-card trip to Tennessee
Luke Jones
Veteran slot receiver Willie Snead practiced for the first time since hurting his ankle in the first half of the Week 16 win over the New York Giants.
Koch activated from COVID-19 list ahead of Ravens-Titans showdown
Luke Jones
Baltimore also elevated two players from the practice squad for Sunday’s wild-card playoff game.
J. Smith, Fluker top list of seven Ravens officially questionable for wild-card round
Luke Jones
All seven took part in Friday’s practice in at least a limited capacity.
Ravens-Titans: Five predictions for wild-card Sunday
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore break through to win its first playoff game in six years? Luke Jones offers his final call.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Tennessee
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry had five runs of 23 or more yards in the process of rushing for 328 yards in the last two games against Baltimore.
With a new chapter looming, looking back at Ravens-Titans playoff lore
Luke Jones
The Ravens’ first true rivalry was with Tennessee as there was no love lost between these teams that rose to NFL prominence at the turn of the century.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore officially punched its ticket to the postseason.
Dominant win gives Ravens chance to finally exorcise playoff demons
Luke Jones
If you were to write the script for a redemption tour, there’s no better starting opponent than the Tennessee Titans.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Baltimore will clinch its third straight trip to the playoffs with a win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Ravens hopeful on Peters, won’t have Koch for first time in 15 years
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of 10 Baltimore players listed as questionable to play against Cincinnati.
Ravens extend J. Smith, sign punter to 53-man roster ahead of Sunday
Luke Jones
The veteran cornerback also returned to the practice field for the first time since Week 14.
Koch placed on COVID-19 list as Peters makes return to Ravens practice
Luke Jones
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.
Ravens come full circle in another Week 17 finale against Cincinnati
Luke Jones
The stakes are similar, but Baltimore was a different team preparing for a Week 17 meeting with the Bengals three years ago.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 16 win over New York Giants
Luke Jones
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.
As help finally arrives, Ravens sending message to rest of AFC
Luke Jones
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.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 meeting with New York Giants
Luke Jones
Edge runs from rookie J.K. Dobbins figure to be an effective counter to New York’s tough interior defense.
Smith out again as Peters, nine other Ravens labeled questionable for Week 16
Luke Jones
Baltimore will again be shorthanded in the secondary for Sunday’s critical game against the New York Giants.
Awaiting Giants quarterback status, Ravens practice without nine on Wednesday
Luke Jones
Standout cornerback Marcus Peters continues to be sidelined with a calf injury.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 15 win over Jacksonville
Luke Jones
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.
Ravens handle lowly Jacksonville while still waiting for that necessary help
Luke Jones
It was a playoff contender and double-digit favorite hosting a lowly opponent in the thick of the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes.
Ravens activate three receivers from COVID-19 list, dealing with health concerns at cornerback
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown was activated from the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) for Week 15 meeting with Jacksonville
Luke Jones
Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew will be making his first start since late October.
Ravens trying to get defense healthy, right for final playoff push
Luke Jones
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.
Former Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro dies at 28
Luke Jones
Taliaferro was a 2014 fourth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina who played three seasons in Baltimore.
Ravens place three wide receivers on COVID-19 list, hold five players out of Wednesday’s practice
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown was deemed a high-risk close contact, but that doesn’t mean he won’t play in Week 15.
Ravens place McSorley on injured reserve, activate Bryant from COVID-19 list
Luke Jones
Backup quarterback Trace McSorley injured his left knee before Lamar Jackson returned to save the day for Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 14 win at Cleveland
Luke Jones
In a game full of nervous moments, Justin Tucker attempting the game-winning 55-yard field goal wasn’t one of them.
Wild win in Cleveland renews exciting 2020 possibilities for Ravens
Luke Jones
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.
Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 14 clash at Cleveland
Luke Jones
These AFC North teams have plenty to play for on Monday night.
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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