As Ravens improve footing in Jackson’s return, full attention shifts to DeCosta and trade deadline
Two wins in five days made Baltimore’s direction clear ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
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Lamar Jackson “extremely excited” to make return for Ravens on Thursday night
The two-time MVP quarterback is practicing fully and ready to play for the first time since Week 4.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 8 meeting with Chicago
The Baltimore defense needs Roquan Smith to be great against his old team and moving forward.
So, Lamar isn’t really playing? What are the Ravens hopes now against Bears?
Our Luke Jones attended the Monday practice in Owings Mills that Lamar Jackson missed. We sounded the alarm on him not playing on Tuesday morning. Turns out, he’s not playing. Now, the Baltimore Ravens have two games in four days next week and we’re reading the purple tea leaves about the desperation of a 1-5 football team on the edge of disaster.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Lamar Jackson to field for Baltimore Ravens
Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a “limited” role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That’s a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field.
It’s one step at a time with the tricky hamstring of Lamar Jackson
Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a “limited” role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That’s a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field.
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson makes limited return to practice for Ravens
Jackson was back on the field for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the realities of Lamar missing Ravens practice on Monday
Our Luke Jones attended the Monday practice in Owings Mills that Lamar Jackson missed. Does this sound the alarm about his hamstring injury? Or is it just another day of rest? Either way, the Baltimore Ravens have two games in four days next week and we’re reading the purple tea leaves about the desperation of a 1-5 football team on the edge of disaster.
In search of a purple soul in Owings Mills during bye week
The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of a lousy Ravens football team in search of its soul during bye week
The dismal 1-5 start of the Baltimore Ravens should have everyone on watch in Owings Mills during a very uncomfortable bye week as the team looks to regroup and get Lamar Jackson back on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor peel back the accountability of an injured and disappointing football team in search of its soul and lesser opponents as the leaves change.
Ravens suffer fourth straight loss in 17-3 final to Rams, dropping to 1-5 for first time since 2015
Backup Cooper Rush was benched in the fourth quarter as Baltimore finished with its lowest home scoring output since 2002.
Cooper Rush benched after second straight poor start replacing injured Lamar Jackson
Cooper Rush benched after second straight poor start replacing injured Lamar Jackson
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Oweh trade and preview Rams visit to wet Baltimore on Sunday
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
The addition, subtraction and desperation of 1-4 Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a 7 1/2 point underdog at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and the weather forecast seems frightful. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss this week’s injury report, the Odafe Oweh trade and preview Matt Stafford and Puka Nacua visiting a wet and beleaguered Charm City and staying a while.
Leonard Raskin tells Nestor why he left the Ravens game early on Sunday
The fans of the Baltimore Ravens sent quite a vivid message on Sunday in leaving the stadium deserted in the fourth quarter of a 44-10 Houston beatdown. Leonard Raskin is a lifer PSL holder and tells Nestor why he left early and why he’ll be back again next Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens operation for depth and coaching as season spirals after Texans disaster
With the season on the brink at 1-4 and the defense getting decimated first by injury and then by opposing quarterbacks and running games, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ current operation and the job security of Zach Orr and the entire staff. And how will it improve given the current cast of healthy players and injured veterans?
The questions continue for the Ravens’ defenseless defense and its leadership
With the season on the brink at 1-4 and the defense getting decimated first by injury and then by opposing quarterbacks and running games, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ current operation and the job security of Zach Orr and the entire staff. And how will it improve given the current cast of healthy players and injured veterans?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 5 loss to Houston
It was a forgettable first start for Cooper Rush, but the problems ran much deeper than the play of the backup quarterback.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire in Ravens horrible blowout loss to Texans at home
It was as bad as we’ve ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. “Too many injuries” is not a valid message.
The Big Empty: Did the team quit on the fans or did the fans quit on the team?
The fans of the Baltimore Ravens sent quite a vivid message on Sunday in leaving the stadium deserted in the fourth quarter of a 44-10 Houston beatdown. Leonard Raskin is a lifer PSL holder and tells Nestor why he left early and why he’ll be back again next Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
Frowning upon all elements of disturbing Ravens effort against Texans
It was as bad as we’ve ever seen in modern Baltimore football, especially during the John Harbaugh era, but the soul searching that the head coach spoke of in the aftermath of a 44-10 beating at the hands of the Houston Texans leaves many questions about the whole operation. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lack of fire and what the options are now that this once-Super Bowl promising season is on the brink. “Too many injuries” is not a valid message.
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.”
From bad to worse: Ravens embarrassed in 44-10 loss to Texans to fall to 1-4
Baltimore’s 34-point loss tied the largest home margin of defeat in the John Harbaugh era on Sunday.
Cooper Rush throws three interceptions in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston
Cooper Rush throws three interceptions in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 meeting with Houston
With Lamar Jackson out, Baltimore must give Derrick Henry the ball early and often to knock off the Texans.
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.
Cooper Rush: “Whenever a franchise QB goes down, it’s always a ‘sky is falling’ feeling everywhere you are”
Cooper Rush: “Whenever a franchise QB goes down, it’s always a ‘sky is falling’ feeling everywhere you are”
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.
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.
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.
Mark Andrews says Ravens confident in Cooper Rush as “pro’s pro” if Lamar Jackson doesn’t play Sunday
Mark Andrews says Ravens confident in Cooper Rush as “pro’s pro” if Lamar Jackson doesn’t play Sunday
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.
Jackson headlines long list of Ravens’ practice absences as Rush prepares to fill in against Houston
Should Lamar Jackson miss Sunday’s tilt because of a hamstring injury, Cooper Rush would start against the Texans in Week 5.
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.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson injury and offensive sputtering against Chiefs
The purple sky isn’t falling but it sure feels that way after a 37-20 drubbing at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Baltimore Ravens have begun the season in a huge hole and are now littered with injuries across both sides of the ball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all that ails the men of John Harbaugh and the sputtering offense and ravaged defense.
The tweaked hamstring of Lamar Jackson and short rope of a 1-3 start
The purple sky isn’t falling but it sure feels that way after a 37-20 drubbing at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Baltimore Ravens have begun the season in a huge hole and are now littered with injuries across both sides of the ball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all that ails the men of John Harbaugh and the sputtering offense and ravaged defense.
