Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Houston
Is Derrick Henry poised for another big performance on Christmas?
Is Derrick Henry poised for another big performance 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?
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?
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.
The Ravens talked all week about being locked in, and in the end, they were. Creating turnovers. And even landing on your own fumbles. It all matters this time of year. Turnovers turn over games. The Steelers made too many mistakes. Russell Wilson fumbled early and got picked late. Ballgame.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North and have been quite sturdy against the Baltimore Ravens in recent years but remain a 7-point underdog on Saturday afternoon. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh gives Nestor a full preview of the game of the year from behind enemy lines in Da ‘Burgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North and have been quite sturdy against the Baltimore Ravens in recent years but remain a 7-point underdog on Saturday afternoon. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh gives Nestor a full preview of the game of the year from behind enemy lines in Da ‘Burgh.
Will Baltimore pull into a first-place tie in the AFC North or will the Steelers celebrate a division title on the Ravens’ home field?
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
The collective effort of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense shined in Los Angeles in a big win over Justin Herbert and the Chargers but most impressive was the ability to play and win without the anchor of the unit in Roquan Smith. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week before Saquon Barkley and teh Eagles arrive.
When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.
When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Baltimore completed a season sweep of the AFC North rival Bengals in a 35-34 thriller on Thursday night.
With the Baltimore Ravens on a four-game winning streak and looking the part of a Super Bowl contender with a two-time MVP quarterback that added a Hall of Fame running back, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss fall purple optimism.
With the Baltimore Ravens on a four-game winning streak and looking the part of a Super Bowl contender with a two-time MVP quarterback that added a Hall of Fame running back, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall purple optimism against many other troubled NFL franchises in mid October.
Our pal Solomon Wilcots of Sirius XM Radio joins Nestor from his hometown of Cincinnati to discuss paths of the Bengals and Ravens after a classic AFC North shootout on Sunday. Bottom line: The Bengals need to be more than just Joe Burrow.
Our pal Solomon Wilcots of Sirius XM Radio joins Nestor from his hometown of Cincinnati to discuss paths of the Bengals and Ravens after a classic AFC North shootout on Sunday. Bottom line: The Bengals need to be more than just Joe Burrow.
What’s next for Kyle Hamilton after he was a first-team All-Pro safety in his second season?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strength of the Ravens’ secondary and beating the rest of the AFC North this season. Starting with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strength of the Ravens’ secondary and beating the rest of the AFC North this season. Starting with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
In the aftermath of another impressive road victory by the Baltimore Ravens, Nestor Aparicio answered the call from his Las Vegas pal J.T. The Brick on his Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio overnight show and gave an overview of what he sees from the AFC-leading 11-3 squad and their path to a No. 1 seed.
As the offense continues to lose players almost weekly, it’s the Ravens’ defense that has been stout because of the emergence of All Pro caliber play from Kyle Hamilton, who is proving to be a one-of-one kind of hybrid athlete that changes what opposing offenses can do. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss slowing Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers multiple attack on Christmas night.
In the aftermath of another impressive road victory by the Baltimore Ravens, Nestor Aparicio answered the call from his Las Vegas pal J.T. The Brick on his Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio overnight show and gave an overview of what he sees from the AFC-leading 11-3 squad and their path to a No. 1 seed.
Another tough opponent with playoff aspirations, another road victory. Luke Jones and Nestor praise Lamar Jackson after another impressive win over Jaguars on Sunday night as the Ravens clinch a playoff berth for Christmas.
Another tough opponent with playoff aspirations, another road victory. Luke Jones and Nestor praise Lamar Jackson after another impressive win over Jaguars on Sunday night as the Ravens clinch a playoff berth for Christmas.
Luke Jones on Kimbrel signing, Orioles lease false alarms and Ravens tackling a tough holiday slate
In his weekly appearance on the Dennis Koulatsos Show, Luke Jones sounded off on the Craig Kimbrel signing, the Orioles’ lease false alarms and stalls and the Ravens tackling a tough holiday slate beginning with the Los Angeles Rams on a cold, wet December day.
After a weekend on the couch watching the NFL, Luke Jones and Nestor will be waiting all weekend for Sunday night as the Ravens enjoy the No. 1 overall spot in the AFC as the turkey bastes and the rest of the AFC North looks lost for the holidays.
After a weekend on the couch watching the NFL, Luke Jones and Nestor will be waiting all weekend for Sunday night as the Ravens enjoy the No. 1 overall spot in the AFC as the turkey bastes and the rest of the AFC North looks lost for the holidays.
It was a night for a big victory – and a major loss. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and offensive performance against Cincinnati and how the team will adjust moving forward without All Pro tight tight end Mark Andrews.
Luke Jones and Nestor attempt to put the loss of Mark Andrews into perspective for Ravens championship hopes after the big 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.
It was a night for a big victory – and a major loss. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and offensive performance against Cincinnati and how the team will adjust moving forward without All Pro tight tight end Mark Andrews.