High stakes familiar, but December vibes for Ravens and Steelers anything but great
Baltimore is no stranger to an important showdown with Pittsburgh, but the vibes aren’t good for either team right now.
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 13 loss to Cincinnati
Isaiah Likely’s goal-line fumble continued what’s been a disappointing contract year for the 25-year-old tight end.
All bets off for Ravens after brutal Thanksgiving loss to Cincinnati
If Lamar Jackson and the offense couldn’t get back on track against Cincinnati’s woeful defense, what’s going to change?
Bengals color analyst Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Burrow will go against Ravens on Thanksgiving
It’s a holiday event in primetime as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
Talking turkey and Joe Burrow as Bengals bring Thanksgiving threat to Ravens
It’s a holiday event in prime time as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
#ColumnNes: Can the Ravens still win the Super Bowl? I wasn’t the one who counted ‘em out at 1-5
It’s all sitting there for the former 1-5 squad. Now, after five in a row against the JV, can the Ravens improve and earn their way through the thickest part of a playoff march with Lamar Jackson nursing a bad wheel? You bring the turkey and I’ll bring the pumpkin pie and we’ll find out.
It’s pretty obvious that Lamar Jackson is not right
There’s no explosiveness but there are five wins in a row to stack up for the Baltimore Ravens and a piece of first place on Thanksgiving is certainly more than acceptable. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the health of Lamar Jackson after a less-than-impressive win over the New York Jets and the lack of rest with the Cincinnati Bengals waiting after the turkey.
Ravens back where they want to be, but still not where they need to be after uneven win over Jets
Baltimore moved into first place with a fifth straight win, but Lamar Jackson still isn’t looking like himself as offensive struggles persist.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens spot in AFC playoff race with Jets and Bengals coming quickly
With another win over the Cleveland Browns and the record finally back to .500, the Ravens will soon be seeing the rest of the AFC North up close. Luke Jones and Nestor assess Baltimore’s positioning in the AFC North playoff race with the Jets and Bengals coming quickly this week and the Steelers picking up the pieces of Aaron Rodgers’ hand injury.
Home Thanksgiving cooking with two purple treats
With another win over the Cleveland Browns and the record finally back to .500, the Ravens will soon be seeing the rest of the AFC North up close. Luke Jones and Nestor assess Baltimore’s positioning in the AFC North playoff race with the Jets and Bengals coming quickly this week and the Steelers picking up the pieces of Aaron Rodgers’ hand injury.
Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too close for comfort Ravens win over Browns
It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens.
Ravens leave plenty of doubts after escaping Cleveland
It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss knee of Lamar Jackson and Ravens path to victory in Cleveland and beyond
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
What happens when Lamar doesn’t practice?
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
Ravens just need to keep adding wins to their “scar tissue” in bewildering AFC
“We’re starting to hit our stride. It’s not a surprise to us. I think we’re playing to our potential now, and that has to be sustained.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 meeting in Minnesota
Will a Brian Flores-led defense turn back the clock against Lamar Jackson on Sunday afternoon?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins
The magic of Lamar returns in Miami homecoming win over stinky Fish
The triumphant return of Lamar Jackson on Thursday Night Football gives the Baltimore Ravens hope to overcome the lost 1-5 start and become a playoff “favorite” again. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a choppy first half but a strong finish in a 28-6 win over the hapless Miami Dolphins in a homecoming for the two-time MVP quarterback.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens big win over Bears with Snoop and grit
It’s not easy being the backup quarterback in Baltimore. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley once again took the ball and led the Ravens to an impressive 30-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a gritty effort and a short turnaround for the flock in the hopes that Lamar Jackson will return in Miami on Thursday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 win over Chicago
A calmer Tyler Huntly was exactly what Baltimore needed on Sunday afternoon.
Bow wow wowing and bowing before Snoop Huntley after a huge Ravens win over Bears
It’s not easy being the backup quarterback in Baltimore. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley once again took the ball and led the Ravens to an impressive 30-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a gritty effort and a short turnaround for the flock in the hopes that Lamar Jackson will return in Miami on Thursday night.
Math now becoming major obstacle to Ravens saving 2025 season spiraling out of control
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 loss at Kansas City
Roquan Smith was one of several players injured in Sunday’s lopsided defeat to Kansas City.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a bumpy ride through NFL Week 3 and fast week ahead for Ravens and Chiefs
It’s three weeks into the season and the Baltimore Ravens are 1-2 and the loser at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday evening will be 1-3. Luke Jones and Nestor take a bumpy ride through the league and the fast week ahead for Ravens and Chiefs and licking wounds.
The big picture of NFL maze and trying to win games
It’s three weeks into the season and the Baltimore Ravens are 1-2 and the loser at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday evening will be 1-3. Luke Jones and Nestor take a bumpy ride through the league and the fast week ahead for Ravens and Chiefs and licking wounds.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and Browns to Ravens on Sunday
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
The final fall of Joe Flacco in Baltimore wasn’t pretty
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Former punter Dave Zastudil splits defense of Browns and Ravens as Flacco returns to Baltimore
He has the rare distinction of being a guy born and raised in Cleveland who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and returned home to Northern Ohio for a life on and off the field with his hometown Browns. For better or worse, our old pal and punter-turned-insurance executive Dave Zastudil always teaches us more about football. Can Joe Flacco come back to Baltimore and beat the Ravens on Sunday?
Former punter Dave Zastudil splits defense of Browns and Ravens as Flacco returns to Baltimore
He has the rare distinction of being a guy born and raised in Cleveland who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and returned home to Northern Ohio for a life on and off the field with his hometown Browns. For better or worse, our old pal and punter-turned-insurance executive Dave Zastudil always teaches us more about football. Can Joe Flacco come back to Baltimore and beat the Ravens on Sunday?
Previewing the game: Let Luke and Nestor get you ready for Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to training camp
Kyle Van Noy has collected 21 1/2 of his 55 career sacks in two seasons with Baltimore.
Early impressions of 2025 Ravens schedule release
Baltimore will aim to return to the postseason for the seventh time in eight years.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of free agency
The re-signing of Ronnie Stanley and the addition of DeAndre Hopkins headlined the week for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Hines Ward says Ravens-Steelers rivalry is only thing he misses from playing days
When folks ask Nestor Aparicio, “What is your favorite interview ever?” this one is high on the list. The former Pittsburgh wide receiver (who inconceivably isn’t in the Pro Football Hall of Fame) talked with Nestor and Luke Jones on Radio Row in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl XLIX. This one was fun! A perfect prelude to any Steelers-Ravens game…
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Houston
Is Derrick Henry poised for another big performance on Christmas?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens holiday path toward playoffs and Steelers Chiefs fate on Christmas
With just hours not days between games, none of the four Christmas teams will be resting comfortably before Wednesday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens holiday path toward the playoffs and what happens if the Steelers lose to the Chiefs?
What is Ravens’ realistic January path to a February Super Bowl in New Orleans?
With just hours not days between games, none of the four Christmas teams will be resting comfortably before Wednesday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ holiday path toward the playoffs and what happens if the Steelers lose to the Chiefs?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 16 win over Pittsburgh
Marlon Humphrey provided the cathartic moment that slammed the door as Baltimore beat the Steelers for just the second time in the last 10 meetings.
