Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 13 tilt with Cincinnati
Baltimore will aim to make it six wins in a row on Thanksgiving night.
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Ravens preserve their margin for error by finding way to win ugly in Cleveland
Baltimore escaped, and that beat the alternative for a team that’s often lost that kind of game to the Browns in recent years.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 win at Miami
Lamar Jackson reminded of his brilliance with a four-touchdown effort in his first action in more than a month.
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.
DeAndre Hopkins on Ravens’ mindset: “Look to the next game, and let’s try not to be 1-6”
DeAndre Hopkins on Ravens’ mindset: “Look to the next game, and let’s try not to be 1-6”
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.
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.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lions strengths and Ravens challenges on Monday night
Getting you ready for Monday Night Football under the bright lights in Baltimore. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strengths and threats that the Detroit Lions bring to the Ravens and Lamar Jackson.
Making sure the Lions don’t make it a jungle on Monday night
Getting you ready for Monday Night Football under the bright lights in Baltimore. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strengths and threats that the Detroit Lions bring to the Ravens and Lamar Jackson.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
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.
McClain: Picking Lamar to win the Super Bowl again this year
Legendary Houston sports journalist, NFL historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter John McClain returns to kick off yet another season that he thinks Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl. Is it only a matter of time?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
For the love of the 1975 Baltimore Colts
With the 1975 Baltimore Colts reunion coming later this month, it was appropriate to reach out to the other biggest Bert Jones fan in the sports journalism community by inviting one-time Baltimore Colts beat writer for The Evening Sun, Clark Judge, back to talk Memorial Stadium, Lamar Jackson’s quest to win a Super Bowl and the long waiting in Buffalo as another NFL season begins.
Pro Football historian Clark Judge talks 1975 Colts and 2025 Ravens with Nestor as Lamar and Josh get ready for another round
With the 1975 Baltimore Colts reunion coming later this month, it was appropriate to reach out to the other biggest Bert Jones fan in the sports journalism community by inviting one-time Baltimore Colts beat writer for The Evening Sun, Clark Judge, back to talk Memorial Stadium, Lamar Jackson’s quest to win a Super Bowl and the long waiting in Buffalo as another NFL season begins.
Legendary Houston sports journalist John McClain returns to kick off another season he thinks Lamar and Ravens will win the Super Bowl
Legendary Houston sports journalist, NFL historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter John McClain returns to kick off yet another season that he thinks Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl. Is it only a matter of time?
Breaking down the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
What impact will DeAndre Hopkins make as the No. 3 wideout in his age-33 season?
Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Everything stops when Lamar leaves the field…
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Alexander, Hopkins working through knee issues as Ravens wind down preseason
Cornerback Jaire Alexander hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9 while continuing to manage his right knee.
DeAndre Hopkins talks about building chemistry with Lamar Jackson nearly three weeks into training camp
DeAndre Hopkins talks about building chemistry with Lamar Jackson nearly three weeks into training camp
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss likelihood of Likely missing Ravens season opener in Buffalo
With the news that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will be missing a few weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the likelihood of Likely missing the season opener in Buffalo and what that does the role of Mark Andrews in a season of judgment and a deep, multiple offense full of weapons for Lamar Jackson.
The likelihood of Likely missing Buffalo kickoff and Andrews being on the mark
With the news that Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely will be missing a few weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the likelihood of Likely missing the season opener in Buffalo and what that does the role of Mark Andrews in a season of judgment and a deep, multiple offense full of weapons for Lamar Jackson.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
The first real headline of training camp wasn’t a good one Tuesday with Isaiah Likely suffered an ankle injury.
Luke Jones gets Nestor ready for some thumping as Ravens put on the pads in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple observations as players practiced in full pads for the first time on Monday.
Finally putting the shoulder pads on in Owings Mills
The first “instructional” part of Baltimore Ravens training camp is over and head coach John Harbaugh loves when the pads come on and the thumping begins in Owings Mills. Our Luke Jones gets you ready for some defensive wrinkles and offensive weapons as the Super Bowl march begins in July for #RavensFlock.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Days 2 and 3 of open training camp
Veteran newcomer Jaire Alexander appears to be meshing well with Marlon Humphrey and the rest of the Baltimore secondary.
John Harbaugh says Ravens being cautious holding DeAndre Hopkins out of practice after falling on knee
John Harbaugh says Ravens being cautious holding DeAndre Hopkins out of practice after falling on knee
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones offers his purple observations from the first full-squad practice on Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of 2025 training camp
Baltimore will hold its first full-squad practice of training camp on Wednesday.
Five questions for Ravens offense entering training camp
Entering his eighth season, two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is at the top of his game and needs only a Super Bowl to cement his legacy.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offense and DAndre Hopkins role with Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens got on the field in Owings Mills for the final time before summer training camp this week and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of the offensive preparation and changes to the Todd Monken attack designed for Lamar Jackson. DaAndre Hopkins came here to win a Super Bowl. This team is loaded. Now, can they win a Super Bowl?
Why DHop veteran receiver role in Ravens offense could be a perfect fit
The Baltimore Ravens got on the field in Owings Mills for the final time before summer training camp this week and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of the offensive preparation and changes to the Todd Monken attack designed for Lamar Jackson. DaAndre Hopkins came here to win a Super Bowl. This team is loaded. Now, can they win a Super Bowl?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after the conclusion of spring workouts in Owings Mills.
DeAndre Hopkins on early impressions being with Ravens: “The camaraderie — how close guys are”
DeAndre Hopkins on early impressions being with Ravens: “The camaraderie — how close guys are”
