Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 4 showdown in Kansas City
Will Kyle Hamilton and the Baltimore defense rebound after a poor Week 3 to avoid a 1-3 start to 2025?
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Ravens at Chiefs: Someone is going to be 1-3 on Sunday night
It’s not the heavyweight fight we expected in Kansas City on Sunday as both teams are 1-2 and need to start winning football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the high stakes for Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes and the franchises as the Ravens travel to the Chiefs as a dubious 2 1/2-point road favorite at Arrowhead Stadium.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss high stakes of Sunday as Ravens travel to Chiefs as a dubious favorite
It’s not the heavyweight fight we expected in Kansas City on Sunday as both teams are 1-2 and need to start winning football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the high stakes for Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes and the franchises as the Ravens travel to the Chiefs as a dubious 2 1/2-point road favorite at Arrowhead Stadium.
Leonard Raskin discusses Hollywood Bowl bucket list dreams and a nightmare Ravens loss to Lions with Nestor
If you follow our social media, you probably know that Nestor went west to see the fabulous Hollywood Bowl and check it off the top of the bucket list that financial advisor Leonard Raskin always encourages him to seek, stalk and enjoy. They discuss the nightmare Ravens loss to the Lions, too, but The Who and and Aerosmith reunion in Los Angeles were more fun to discuss this week.
Dennis Koulatsos returns to discuss the many problems of Baltimore Ravens with Nestor after Lions loss
Another week, another terrible fumble by future Hall of Famer Derrick Henry and another Ravens loss in September. Our defending football champion Dennis Koulatsos returns to discuss the many problems of the Baltimore Ravens with Nestor after the 38-30 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.
Luke Jones and Nestor pick up pieces of ugly Ravens loss to Lions and short week of prep before Chiefs
It’s not often that the Baltimore Ravens get pushed around in their house. That happened on Monday night against the Detroit Lions and Luke Jones and Nestor are picking up the pieces of an ugly Ravens loss and a short week of prep before heading to Kansas City to face a similarly scuffling Chiefs team and Patrick Mahomes.
Heavy is the Super weight of purple expectations
Another week, another terrible fumble by future Hall of Famer Derrick Henry and another Ravens loss in September. Our defending football champion Dennis Koulatsos returns to discuss the many problems of the Baltimore Ravens with Nestor after the 38-30 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Detroit
Luke Jones offers his purple musings on a humbling loss for Baltimore on Monday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss problems Ravens had with Lions in losing battle
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss problems Ravens had with Lions in losing battle
Fearless Lions came roaring into Ravens den and bullied the bullies
It’s not often that the Baltimore Ravens get pushed around in their house. That happened on Monday night against the Detroit Lions and Luke Jones and Nestor are picking up the pieces of an ugly Ravens loss and a short week of prep before heading to Kansas City to face a similarly scuffling Chiefs team and Patrick Mahomes.
Hollywood nights and a Monday Night Motown football motor
If you follow our social media, you probably know that Nestor went west to see the fabulous Hollywood Bowl and check it off the top of the bucket list that financial advisor Leonard Raskin always encourages him to seek, stalk and enjoy. They discuss the nightmare Ravens loss to the Lions, too, but The Who and and Aerosmith reunion in Los Angeles were more fun to discuss this week.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lions roaring in Baltimore after Ravens defenses disintegrates at home
It was a bad night at the stadium. The Baltimore Ravens were mostly manhandled by the Detroit Lions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the roar of Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson after a demoralizing 38-30 loss and a short week of prep for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Ravens defense that felt defenseless to Lions attack
It’s a rare morning-after where we’re discussing the Baltimore Ravens’ defense getting pushed around at home. Luke Jones and Nestor the many discuss problems the purple men of Zach Orr had in stopping the run, rushing Lions quarterback Jared Goff or defending the pass in a bad 38-30 beat to Detroit on Monday Night Football.
Heeding the roar of Detroit Lions in sound Ravens defeat
It was a bad night at the stadium. The Baltimore Ravens were mostly manhandled by the Detroit Lions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the roar of Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson after a demoralizing 38-30 loss and a short week of prep for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ravens humbled by Detroit at line of scrimmage in 38-30 defeat on Monday night
The Lions rushed for 224 yards and four touchdowns and sacked Lamar Jackson seven times in a convincing performance.
Derrick Henry apologizes to Ravens teammates, fans for latest fourth-quarter fumble in Week 3 loss
Derrick Henry apologizes to Ravens teammates, fans for latest fourth-quarter fumble in Week 3 loss
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 assess state of NFL after Week 2 and Ravens thumping of Browns
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
Life is easier for Ravens in AFC North without Burrow on the field
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens hero welcome for 30th Anniversary and Browns beatdown on Sunday
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday in Baltimore.
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.
A day with all the feels for Ravens legends and hopeful future kings
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday in Baltimore.
Derrick Henry held to just 24 rushing yards in Ravens’ 41-17 win over Cleveland
Derrick Henry held to just 24 rushing yards in Ravens’ 41-17 win over Cleveland
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
In two games last year, Derrick Henry averaged 6.8 yards per carry against the Browns defense.
Previewing the game: Let Luke and Nestor get you ready for Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh and hotseat of Ravens fans expectations after Bills debacle
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Laud and fraud: The hot seat of high expectations and low returns for John Harbaugh
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of the another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Orioles Magic and Ravens tragic weekend in Buffalo
The 30th Anniversary of Cal Ripken’s 2131 celebration brought Camden Yards to life on Saturday – and that was before the incredible baseball game that was a prelude to a tremendous thud for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Buffalo. Leonard Raskin tells Nestor why he left a Yamamoto no-hitter in progress.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Ravens meltdown in Buffalo
They are the most talented team in the NFL by most measurements and that was on display for three quarters in Buffalo where the Baltimore Ravens were manhandling the Bills – until it all unraveled. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with all facets of the Orchard Park meltdown against Josh Allen to begin another promising purple season right where they left the last one.
When 40 points isn’t enough to win a game in Buffalo
It was a dominant and impressive offensive effort against the Buffalo Bills until it wasn’t good enough to win. Punt. Fumble. Punt. The fourth quarter finish wasn’t good enough for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Orchard Park. Luke Jones and Nestor grade out a stunning 41-40 loss and look ahead.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss power of Ravens offensive attack in losing effort against Bills in Buffalo
It was a dominant and impressive offensive effort against the Buffalo Bills until it wasn’t good enough to win. Punt. Fumble. Punt. The fourth quarter finish wasn’t good enough for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Orchard Park. Luke Jones and Nestor grade out a stunning 41-40 loss and look ahead.
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.
Discussing our mutual disgust with Ravens inability to stop blowing big leads
They are the most talented team in the NFL by most measurements and that was on display for three quarters in Buffalo where the Baltimore Ravens were manhandling the Bills – until it all unraveled. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with all facets of the Orchard Park meltdown against Josh Allen to begin another promising purple season right where they left the last one.
From 30 years of Cal 2131 to no hit, to walk-off to WTF? A Baltimore weekend in sports to remember and forget
The 30th Anniversary of Cal Ripken’s 2131 celebration brought Camden Yards to life on Saturday – and that was before the incredible baseball game that was a prelude to a tremendous thud for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night in Buffalo. Leonard Raskin tells Nestor why he left a Yamamoto no-hitter in progress.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an unthinkable late loss by Ravens in Buffalo
The late, double-digit leads squandered by the Baltimore Ravens over the years continue to stack up as the men of John Harbaugh inexplicably choked away another winnable game in Buffalo on Sunday night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss (another) unthinkable loss by the offensive Ravens who were defenseless late against Josh Allen and the Bills in Orchard Park. What the heck happened?
Who will explain how and why Ravens can’t stop beating themselves?
The late, double-digit leads squandered by the Baltimore Ravens over the years continue to stack up as the men of John Harbaugh inexplicably choked away another winnable game in Buffalo on Sunday night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss (another) unthinkable loss by the offensive Ravens who were defenseless late against Josh Allen and the Bills in Orchard Park. What the heck happened?
