Utter lack of fight in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston goes deeper than injuries
“No excuses for injuries. We’re professionals. You get paid to play. Gotta play better.”
C.J. Stroud
Texans voice Marc Vandermeer gives Nestor a primer on Houston football history and leadership strengths of Demeco Ryans
What does it mean for the defense of the Houston Texans that Lamar Jackson won’t be under center on Sunday in Baltimore? We asked longtime Texans voice Marc Vandermeer, who gives Nestor a primer on Houston football history and the leadership strengths of DeMeco Ryans and his defense, as Cooper Rush is set to start for the Ravens amidst an unprecedented flurry of injuries to a 1-3 team suddenly battling for relevance.
With Lamar sidelined, Texans will come after Cooper Rush on Sunday
What does it mean for the defense of the Houston Texans that Lamar Jackson won’t be under center on Sunday in Baltimore? We asked longtime Texans voice Marc Vandermeer, who gives Nestor a primer on Houston football history and the leadership strengths of DeMeco Ryans and his defense, as Cooper Rush is set to start for the Ravens amidst an unprecedented flurry of injuries to a 1-3 team suddenly battling for relevance.
Texans Chick Steph Stradley joins Nestor to discuss state of Houston football and depleted Ravens roster
It hasn’t been a great year so for the Baltimore Ravens or the fan base. Longtime Houston football fan and Texas attorney Steph Stradley returns in her best Bum Phillips attire to discuss the state of the Texans and how C.J. Stroud could attack a depleted Ravens defense this week.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens many injuries and pathway to victory against Texans with Cooper Rush
With Lamar Jackson sidelined this week in Owings Mills, it’s time to face the reality of what the Baltimore Ravens offensive potential and pathway to a win over the Houston Texans will be without No. 8 and a huge chunk of the defense. Hard times for #RavensFlock, as Luke Jones and Nestor preview a pair of 1-3 teams fighting for any ugly win available.
Houston sports media pundit Matt Thomas gives Nestor some insights on Texans big chance to beat depleted Ravens
No one is in a rush to see Cooper Rush get behind center but Houston sports media pundit Matt Thomas tells Nestor that the Texans have a lot of experience seeing him throw and Derrick Henry run the ball against them over the years. The Ravens are 8-0 against the horns in Baltimore but lots of injuries for the Ravens presents a big opportunity for C.J. Stroud to excel in a matchup of scuffling playoff hopefuls early in the NFL season.
Texans Spanish voice Enrique Vasquez tells Nestor about Stroud and Houston attack against weakened Ravens defense
Deep in the heart of Texas, the longtime voice of the Houston Texans in espanol tells Nestor about the community engagement in the Hispanic world of American football. Let Enrique Vasquez get you ready for what to expect from C.J. Stroud against a depleted Baltimore Ravens defense on Sunday. (Don’t worry: this one is in English!)
What is Ravens path to victory with Cooper Rush?
With Lamar Jackson sidelined this week in Owings Mills, it’s time to face the reality of what the Baltimore Ravens offensive potential and pathway to a win over the Houston Texans will be without No. 8 and a huge chunk of the defense. Hard times for #RavensFlock, as Luke Jones and Nestor preview a pair of 1-3 teams fighting for any ugly win available.
The Hispanic reach and Spanish call of Houston Texans international flavor and appeal
Deep in the heart of Texas, the longtime voice of the Houston Texans in espanol tells Nestor about the community engagement in the Hispanic world of American football. Let Enrique Vasquez get you ready for what to expect from C.J. Stroud against a depleted Baltimore Ravens defense on Sunday. (Don’t worry: this one is in English!)
Is this the Texans big chance to finally beat Ravens in Baltimore?
No one is in a rush to see Cooper Rush get behind center but Houston sports media pundit Matt Thomas tells Nestor that the Texans have a lot of experience seeing him throw and Derrick Henry run the ball against them over the years. The Ravens are 8-0 against the horns in Baltimore but lots of injuries for the Ravens presents a big opportunity for C.J. Stroud to excel in a matchup of scuffling playoff hopefuls early in the NFL season.
Pastorini: For the glory of Luv Ya Blue and those Houston Oilers
As the swashbuckling quarterback of the Bum Phillips-era Houston Oilers, Dan Pastorini was Nestor’s favorite football player in his late 1970s childhood. Now, like many former Baltimore Colts here and abandoned by his franchise in Texas, Pastorini catches up on the Oilers uniform revival in Nashville, the pain of the Texans in Houston and how to Be An Angel.
Houston legend John McClain returns to preview Texans and Ravens with discussion about injuries and coaching next man up
There’s no better excuse to have Houston sportswriter legend John McClain back on the show than when the Texans are coming to Baltimore. This time, he educates Nestor on the path of head coach DeMeco Ryans, progress of quarterback C.J. Stroud and provides a little history lesson about the Baltimore Colts roots deep in the heart of Texas.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens numerous injuries and wonder who gets back on the field against Texans
None of the news has been encouraging out of Owings Mills. The injuries to Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley on the offense and the decimation of the defensive front with Nnamdi Madubuike gone for the year and Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins all early exits in Kansas City, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the scorecard you’ll need to identify who will play against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Life as a Texans fan and waiting for Houston to finally kick the door in
It hasn’t been a great year so for the Baltimore Ravens or the fan base. Longtime Houston football fan and Texas attorney Steph Stradley returns in her best Bum Phillips attire to discuss the state of the Texans and how C.J. Stroud could attack a depleted Ravens defense this week.
Big losses and mounting injuries change the course for Harbaugh and Ravens
None of the news has been encouraging out of Owings Mills. The injuries to Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley on the offense and the decimation of the defensive front with Nnamdi Madubuike gone for the year and Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins all early exits in Kansas City, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the scorecard you’ll need to identify who will play against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Getting a Houston football primer from The General
There’s no better excuse to have Houston sportswriter legend John McClain back on the show than when the Texans are coming to Baltimore. This time, he educates Nestor on the path of head coach DeMeco Ryans, progress of quarterback C.J. Stroud and provides a little history lesson about the Baltimore Colts roots deep in the heart of Texas.
Does King Henry have a season or two left in him?
The praise for the offense of the Baltimore Ravens is universal but they’re still not playing football into late January. Pro Football Hall of Fame voter and Houston legend John McClain joins Nestor to discuss “next year” for Lamar and C.J. Stroud in chasing Super Bowl rings and why Derrick Henry is still the key to the short-term future and the local possibilities of another purple parade.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 17 win at Houston
Baltimore’s defense continued its superb in-season turnaround by dominating the Texans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improvement of Ravens defense after shutdown on Stroud and Texans
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Lamarry Christmas in Houston for Ravens in embarrassing Texans
The past 11 days have emphasized the potential for greatness for this Baltimore Ravens team. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Christmas clinic in Houston as the Ravens embarrassed the Texans in a 31-2 rout as Derrick Henry ran over the AFC South champions.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
Is this emerging Ravens defense good enough to win a Super Bowl?
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
A Lamary little Christmas in big Texans win
The past 11 days have emphasized the potential for greatness for this Baltimore Ravens team. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Christmas clinic in Houston as the Ravens embarrassed the Texans in a 31-2 rout as Derrick Henry ran over the AFC South champions.
No time to celebrate Steelers win with Texans waiting on Christmas Day
It was a fun night for Baltimore sports fans beating the Steelers at home but the holiday work is far from complete. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens 34-17 win over Pittsburgh and prep for a quick Texans’ Christmas slog in Houston with high stakes and fatigued football players.
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?
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens win over Steelers and prep for quick Texans Christmas slog
It was a fun night for Baltimore sports fans beating the Steelers at home but the holiday work is far from complete. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens 34-17 win over Pittsburgh and prep for a quick Texans’ Christmas slog in Houston with high stakes and fatigued football players.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the magic and history of hosting a AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the magic and history of hosting a AFC Championship Game in Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar vs. Mahomes in AFC Championship Game on Baltimore Ravens soil
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar vs. Mahomes in AFC Championship Game on Baltimore Ravens soil
Luke Jones and Nestor focus on Mahomes return and Reid vs. Harbaugh for Super Bowl glory
The teacher and the student will battle in the AFC Championship Game for a chance to head to another Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor focus on the return of Patrick Mahomes to Baltimore and ways that coaching will make a difference in Sunday’s epic battle of NFL heavyweights.
Lamar earns his chance to win The Big One at home
Like all Baltimore sports fans, we’ve waited a lifetime to host an AFC Championship Game. Sunday evening stands as one of the greatest nights in the history of local sports. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the magic and history of hosting the biggest game – or event – possible in the stadium we built three decades ago for nights just like this one.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar and Ravens mighty effort in beating Texans after a scare
The Ravens move to one step away from another Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar and Ravens mighty effort in beating Texans after a scare
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round win over Houston
Lamar Jackson owned the spotlight, but the Baltimore defense was again outstanding on Saturday night.
The Ravens move to one step away from another Super Bowl
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens’ mighty second half effort in beating the Houston Texans after a halftime scare. Todd Monken and Lamar Jackson adjusted the offense and a fiery locker room speech by the two-time MVP quarterback sparked a 34-10 beatdown of the AFC South champs. Next up: Mahomes and the Chiefs.
Lamar vs. Mahomes here in Baltimore for a chance to go to The Big One
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar vs. Mahomes in AFC Championship Game on Baltimore Ravens soil
In playoff test Ravens had to pass, Jackson takes biggest step of his career
Baltimore finally put the torment of that 2019 playoff loss to rest on Saturday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for AFC Divisional playoff game with Houston Texans
Festivus Fever is hot, stakes are high and temps are low for Lamar and Ravens against Texans. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for AFC Divisional playoff game with Houston Texans. #RavensFlock @BaltimoreLuke
Ravens rule out Humphrey, list Andrews questionable for divisional round
Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey remains sidelined with a calf injury suffered in Week 17.
Texans writer Steph Stradley checks in with Stroud expectations in a special season for Houston fans
Longtime Texans writer and Houston sports aficionado and historian Steph Stradley checks in with Nestor on the the C.J. Stroud expectations in a special season for the Texans fans who suffered the departure of the previous quarterback and regime.
