Ravens expect Lamar Jackson to make return in Miami on Thursday night
John Harbaugh said he’s “very confident” about Jackson’s status before adding he expects the star quarterback to play.
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Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Craig Heist and hold John Harbaugh accountable in Ravens bye week mess
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
A tribute to Heisty and media friendships
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 preseason finale
Baltimore flattened Washington in a 30-3 win on Saturday afternoon.
Ravens hammer Washington in 30-3 final to conclude perfect preseason
Baltimore’s backups excelled in all three phases to finish the preseason on a high note.
Keyon Martin finishes strong roster push with interception return for touchdown in Ravens’ preseason finale
Keyon Martin finishes strong roster push with interception return for touchdown in Ravens’ preseason finale
Tyler Loop caps strong preseason finale against Washington with 61-yard field goal
Tyler Loop caps strong preseason finale against Washington with 61-yard field goal
John Harbaugh pleased with effort in Ravens’ preseason finale as tough roster decisions loom
John Harbaugh pleased with effort in Ravens’ preseason finale as tough roster decisions loom
Ravens-Commanders preseason primer: Five bubble players to watch
Will special-teams contributions keep second-year safety Beau Brade on the 53-man roster?
Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp with one more fake football game to go
With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or
Loop putting an extra kick into the preseason prep for Ravens
With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or injuries to report so the big foot of Tyler Loop and the large shoes to fill of the former kicker makes every kick a little more jumpy. Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp and look ahead to preparations for Buffalo on September 7th.
Guitarist Mark Bryan invites Nestor and all Hootie and The Blowfish fans to his solo gig at The Atlantis in DC on Friday
He still claims the Orioles and the Washington football team as his “home teams” and guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish always plays back in the DMV when he rolls solo. But as he tells Nestor, this time it’s something more special and a cool, bigger band coming to The Atlantis in D.C. on Friday night to play some Hootie songs and a wide array of music and influences that keep him off the golf course and jamming.
Bringing some Hootie magic to the solo sounds of guitarist Mark Bryan
He still claims the Orioles and the Washington football team as his “home teams” and guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish always plays back in the DMV when he rolls solo. But as he tells Nestor, this time it’s something more special and a cool, bigger band coming to The Atlantis in D.C. on Friday night to play some Hootie songs and a wide array of music and influences that keep him off the golf course and jamming.
Dave Preston of WTOP gives Nestor a Washington sports primer with Natitude and Caps Presidential playoff hopes
Our old WTOP Sports pal Dave Preston discusses the current state of Washington and Baltimore sports. The Orioles struggling with the worst starting pitching in the majors and frigid bats. The Nats have a rough schedule and a disappointing bullpen. And the Capitals are contending, with Alex Ovechkin creating thrills and chasing another goblet.
Baltimore vs. Washington (again)
Our old WTOP Sports pal Dave Preston discusses the current state of Washington and Baltimore sports. The Orioles struggling with the worst starting pitching in the majors and frigid bats. The Nats have a rough schedule and a disappointing bullpen. And the Capitals are contending, with Alex Ovechkin creating thrills and chasing another goblet.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks millions and local winners to start the year
The colder it gets; the bigger the prize! These frigid temperatures haven’t been fun to navigate but for some lucky Keno players this month with the Maryland Lottery, the lower the better. Executive Director John Martin talks millions and local winners to start the year and slowing the roll on football season.
Cold, hard cash…
The colder it gets; the bigger the prize! These frigid temperatures haven’t been fun to navigate but for some lucky Keno players this month with the Maryland Lottery, the lower the better. Executive Director John Martin talks millions and local winners to start the year and slowing the roll on football season.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens passion and Washington pride as NFL heats up January in Maryland
Of course we’re on the purple side of the Maryland NFL picket fence but we’ve noticed the signs of life from Landover. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the local Ravens’ passion for football and how all of that enthusiasm skipped the nation’s capital until Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn hailed up. It’s quite a weekend of state pride football ahead as Baltimore goes to Buffalo and Washington travels to Detroit.
The state of Maryland is focused on football as Commanders and Ravens keep rolling in January
Of course we’re on the purple side of the Maryland NFL picket fence but we’ve noticed the signs of life from Landover. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the local Ravens’ passion for football and how all of that enthusiasm skipped the nation’s capital until Jayden Daniels and Dan Quinn hailed up. It’s quite a weekend of state pride football ahead as Baltimore goes to Buffalo and Washington travels to Detroit.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens optimism against many troubled NFL franchises in mid October
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Washington football fans in Baltimore and future of Lamar and Jayden
After a Sunday afternoon of football with Washington at Baltimore in a meaningful NFL game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the historical perspective of the region, franchises and the future of Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels.
Four in a row moves Ravens to top of everyone’s Power Rankings
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.
Thinking through the locals’ Baltimore-Washington NFL “rivalry” as Lamar and Jayden (Round 1) makes national impact
After a Sunday afternoon of football with Washington at Baltimore in a meaningful NFL game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the historical perspective of the region, franchises and the future of Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels for the position and the sport in Maryland.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 win over Washington
Reserve guard Ben Cleveland had never lined up on field goal block until Week 5 after telling Chris Horton he wanted to try.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Dean Pees addition after Washington win
In the days before the win over the Commanders, the Ravens brought back a sage and a mentor to defensive coordinator Zach Orr to get more productivity and cohesion on the backend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pieces of the Ravens defense and the addition of Dean Pees to help a beleaguered secondary that held up against Washington.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss King Henry and royal offense of Lamar Jackson after Washington win
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss King Henry and royal offense of Lamar Jackson after Washington win
Adding a side of Pees to Ravens defense that made strides against Jaylen and Commanders
In the days before the win over the Commanders, the Ravens brought back a sage and a mentor to defensive coordinator Zach Orr to get more productivity and cohesion on the backend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the pieces of the Ravens defense and the addition of Dean Pees to help a beleaguered secondary that held up against Washington.
John Harbaugh takes final look back at Ravens’ win over Washington
John Harbaugh takes final look back at Ravens’ win over Washington
So just how good can Ravens offense be with Lamar and King Henry royally meshing?
After having its way all day against the less-than-stellar Washington Commanders defense in a 30-23 home win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the arrival of King Henry and this royal offense of Lamar Jackson we’re seeing as Todd Monken starts to draw it up and the line starts to gel and block it up. And weapons multiply in the passing attack.
“Pick your poison” Ravens offense looking more dynamic than ever with fourth straight win
This Baltimore offense is looking explosive, efficient, and unpredictable, which is what a championship-caliber team desires.
Tyler Linderbaum on Ravens’ offensive balance: “That’s the goal”
Tyler Linderbaum on Ravens’ offensive balance: “That’s the goal”
Ravens offense continues rolling in 30-23 win over Washington
Lamar Jackson threw for 300 yards, Derrick Henry rushed for 100 and two touchdowns, and Zay Flowers had a career receiving day in Baltimore’s fourth straight win.
Derrick Henry continues red-hot start to season with another 100-yard rushing day for Ravens
Derrick Henry continues red-hot start to season with another 100-yard rushing day for Ravens
Roquan Smith reflects on Ravens’ defensive performance in 30-23 win over Washington
Roquan Smith reflects on Ravens’ defensive performance in 30-23 win over Washington
Zay Flowers discusses career receiving day in Ravens’ 30-23 win over Commanders
Zay Flowers discusses career receiving day in Ravens’ 30-23 win over Commanders
Lamar Jackson eclipses 300 passing yards for second straight week in Week 6 win over Washington
Lamar Jackson eclipses 300 passing yards for second straight week in Week 6 win over Washington
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ fourth straight win in 30-23 final over Washington
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ fourth straight win in 30-23 final over Washington
The business of Orioles baseball and what will make “The Next Chapter” successful?
In their usual wide-ranging chats, our financial guy Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to celebrate their birthdays this week while discussing the Orioles’ struggles on the field and in the stands, the Ravens’ performance in Cincy and the differences between Baltimore and Washington over the years as Jayden Daniels and the Commanders come to the Charm City.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Washington
Rookie Jayden Daniels has a long way to go to catch two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, but this one should be fun.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Washington coming to Baltimore in Jayden vs. Lamar shootout
We always felt like this should be more of a “rivalry” than a novelty. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a high-stakes battle between the team from the south in the burgundy in gold coming to Baltimore to face the Ravens as a 4-1 upstart NFL darling. Should be plenty of offense in this one on Sunday.
