Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 18 meeting with Cleveland
Baltimore needs only a win to secure a first-round home playoff game and a second straight AFC North title.
Jameis Winston
Ravens close to full strength for Week 18 while last-place Cleveland to start Bailey Zappe at quarterback
Bailey Zappe will become the 40th starting quarterback for the Browns since they returned to the NFL in 1999.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holiday football and Ravens last test against Cleveland before playoffs
Plenty has gone right for the Baltimore Ravens this season regarding good health, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and historic offensive productivity. The defense and special teams problems feel like ancient history as the team carries a three-game winning streak and are a gaudy 18-point favorite to finish off the AFC North crown with a victory over the lowly Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for a January path to February.
The January march to February begins by beating the lowly Browns
Plenty has gone right for the Baltimore Ravens this season regarding good health, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and historic offensive productivity. The defense and special teams problems feel like ancient history as the team carries a three-game winning streak and are a gaudy 18-point favorite to finish off the AFC North crown with a victory over the lowly Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for a January path to February.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 loss at Cleveland
Kyle Hamilton was one of the few defensive bright spots before his inexplicable dropped interception in Sunday’s defeat.
Luke Jones and Nestor address Ravens leaky defense after losing to Jameis Winston and lowly Browns
With two corners out and two linemen going down in the middle of the loss to the Browns in Cleveland, there’s no question that the defense of Zach Orr is depleted. But the lack of a pass rush is glaring and Luke Jones and Nestor address the needs of a leaky defense after losing to Jameis Winston and lowly Browns.
Wondering if there’s a solution for Ravens’ leaky defense after Winston meltdown in Cleveland
With two corners out and two linemen going down in the middle of the loss to the Browns in Cleveland, there’s no question that the defense of Zach Orr is depleted. But the lack of a pass rush is glaring and Luke Jones and Nestor address the needs of a leaky defense after losing to Jameis Winston and lowly Browns.
Defensive concerns becoming too great to ignore as Ravens fall to Winston, Cleveland
Even dealing with injuries and a revamped Browns offense, the Baltimore defense was well below the bar Sunday.
Ravens lay 29-24 egg against Cleveland as five-game winning streak snapped
The play after Kyle Hamilton dropped the possible game-sealing interception, Jameis Winston threw the go-ahead touchdown with 59 seconds to go.
The “Modell Law” and the Cleveland stadium game 30 years later leaves Browns fans in Ohio doghouse
You’re aware of the Cleveland Browns drama and the loss of DeShaun Watson and 1-6 team on the field but the bigger circus with billionaire owner Jimmy Haslam is trying to get a dome built in a municipality where all of the politicians dislike him as much as the fans. Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on the Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama in Northeast Ohio.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready to visit a wilting Browns franchise led by Jameis Winston
No reason to believe Ravens won’t make it six in a row in Cleveland. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready to visit a wilting Browns franchise led by Jameis Winston
No reason to believe Ravens won’t make it six in a row in Cleveland
Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready to visit a wilting Browns franchise led by Jameis Winston
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 8 tilt at Cleveland
Facing the last-place Browns, will Baltimore win its sixth straight game on Sunday?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens injuries and short week prepping for lowly Browns and Winston
It’s been a very healthy campaign thus far for the the Baltimore Ravens but this is the first week when the injury report has become a concern. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week, potential trade deadline movements and big expectations heading to Cleveland.
Ravens can’t give last-place Cleveland any hope in Week 8 meeting
Riding a five-game winning streak, Baltimore faces a 1-6 opponent and is a substantial road favorite on Sunday.
Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama with city of Cleveland
You’re aware of the Cleveland Browns drama and the loss of DeShaun Watson and 1-6 team on the field but the bigger circus with billionaire owner Jimmy Haslam is trying to get a dome built in a municipality where all of the politicians dislike him as much as the fans. Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on the Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama in Northeast Ohio.
Munch Bishop joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss Guardians pain and Watson misery for Browns fans
There is no more challenged fan base in the National Football League than the beleaguered – yet somehow still financially supportive – customers of the Cleveland Browns. Legendary sports talk king (and prince) Mark “Munch” Bishop has been visiting us for three decades. His deep-rooted love for Cleveland sports, dating back to his childhood, has gotten swept up in the disgrace of the Jimmy Haslem ownership group and the DeShaun Watson fiasco. “Immoral” is the word he uses. And the results on and off the field speak louder than anyone ever did on the radio.
Caution with injuries and the Browns as Ravens head to Cleveland expected to win big
It’s been a very healthy campaign thus far for the the Baltimore Ravens but this is the first week when the injury report has become a concern. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week, potential trade deadline movements and big expectations heading to Cleveland.
Munch Bishop: The Cleveland Browns have no culture and it starts at the top
There is no more challenged fan base in the National Football League than the beleaguered – yet somehow still financially supportive – customers of the Cleveland Browns. Legendary sports talk king (and prince) Mark “Munch” Bishop has been visiting us for three decades. His deep-rooted love for Cleveland sports, dating back to his childhood, has gotten swept up in the disgrace of the Jimmy Haslem ownership group and the DeShaun Watson fiasco. “Immoral” is the word he uses. And the results on and off the field speak louder than anyone ever did on the radio.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss DeShaun Watson, Browns and NFL QB situation as Ravens head to Cleveland
The Browns took the big guaranteed gamble on DeShaun Watson and will be paying the price for years. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quarterback situation of many struggling NFL teams as the red-hot Ravens head to Cleveland to take on a disgraced franchise in disarray.
The big Browns mistake on the Lake
The Browns took the big guaranteed gamble on DeShaun Watson and will be paying the price for years. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quarterback situation of many struggling NFL teams as the red-hot Ravens head to Cleveland to take on a franchise in disarray.
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Ravens-Buccaneers: Five predictions for Sunday
Tampa Bay aims for just its second road win of the season on Sunday.
