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It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
With all of the hubbub of the NFL trade deadline and all of the extra salary cap space Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had at his disposal, the team added just edge specialist Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a 5th round pick. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the moves and machinations of a healthier 3-5 squad headed to Minnesota as a four-point favorite against the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
With all of the hubbub of the NFL trade deadline and all of the extra salary cap space Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta had at his disposal, the team added just edge specialist Dre’Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a 5th round pick. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the moves and machinations of a healthier 3-5 squad headed to Minnesota as a four-point favorite against the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Lamar Jackson reminded of his brilliance with a four-touchdown effort in his first action in more than a month.
Making commercials when you win; hiding without accountability or the expectation of it when you lose. And, lately, you lose far too much…and hide far too frequently. And that starts with your owner and oozes into your locker room. And manifests with wealthy, entitled players hiding in defeat. It’s beyond a “bad look.” It’s what losers do – and true champions would never even consider. Accountability is optional for the Baltimore Ravens but the scoreboard and standings don’t lie.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins
Two wins in five days made Baltimore’s direction clear ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
The triumphant return of Lamar Jackson on Thursday Night Football gives the Baltimore Ravens hope to overcome the lost 1-5 start and become a playoff “favorite” again. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a choppy first half but a strong finish in a 28-6 win over the hapless Miami Dolphins in a homecoming for the two-time MVP quarterback.
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Nate Wiggins figures to see plenty of action covering Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
It’s not easy being the backup quarterback in Baltimore. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley once again took the ball and led the Ravens to an impressive 30-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a gritty effort and a short turnaround for the flock in the hopes that Lamar Jackson will return in Miami on Thursday night.
It’s not easy being the backup quarterback in Baltimore. Tyler “Snoop” Huntley once again took the ball and led the Ravens to an impressive 30-14 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a gritty effort and a short turnaround for the flock in the hopes that Lamar Jackson will return in Miami on Thursday night.
With Lamar Jackson sidelined, Tyler Huntley threw a touchdown and Derrick Henry ran for two as Baltimore snapped its four-game losing streak.
Derrick Henry runs for two touchdowns as Ravens snap four-game losing streak
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.
Derrick Henry excited to have Ravens FB Pat Ricard blocking for him again after extended absence
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.
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.
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
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.
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T.
It’s always a pleasure to find time with our favorite Canadian NFL historian, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report, who tackles the tariffs of Toronto and all that ails Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens from the beach in Santos, Brazil.
From ownership dynamics to the history of the sport, no one is more conversant in the NFL than longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Howard Balzer, who discussed the deep historical hole of Ravens and difficulty for quarterbacks to function without tools and a stout offensive line.
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T. The Brick in Las Vegas, where 2-4 is still better than where the Ravens sit in Baltimore. From Pete Carroll to John Harbaugh and Geno Smith to Lamar Jackson, some AFC analysis and the invisible airwaves crackling with life regarding the much-awaited Rush tour in 2026 for the spirit of two sports radio lifers.
Protecting Lamar Jackson and helping him play at an MVP level is Baltimore’s best hope of rebounding from its worst start since 2015.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
Backup Cooper Rush was benched in the fourth quarter as Baltimore finished with its lowest home scoring output since 2002.
Derrick Henry eclipses 100 yards for first time since Week 1, but Ravens’ offensive struggles headlined by goal-line failures
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
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 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.
