Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 7 win at Tampa Bay
Rashod Bateman has already eclipsed last year’s receiving yardage total, quieting questions about his chemistry with Lamar Jackson.
Rashod Bateman has already eclipsed last year’s receiving yardage total, quieting questions about his chemistry with Lamar Jackson.
The combination attack of the Baltimore Ravens and the ability of Lamar Jackson to command the offense of Todd Monken has been on display all season but Monday night’s effort in Tampa was balanced and lethal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation of the best team in the NFL evolving its game and expanding the possibilities with Derrick Henry and company.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense left no doubt in the 41-31 win over Tampa Bay.
John Harbaugh discusses dominance of Ravens offense in 41-31 win over Tampa Bay
The Baltimore head coach said Humphrey was walking around and in good spirits following the 41-31 win at Tampa Bay.
Return specialist Deonte Harty had been playing through a knee issue for several weeks and will miss at least four games.
Baker Mayfield’s career resurgence with 15 touchdown passes in six weeks and the potent Tampa Bay offense featuring Chris Godwin and Mike Evans should provide a stout test for the Ravens’ leaky defense. But Lamar Jackson’s command of the offense plus Derrick Henry’s impact on the ground game makes this a fascinating NFC opponent with similar defensive issues. Let Luke Jones and Nestor get your ready for some Monday Night Football – and a lot of points – in Tampa.
John Harbaugh says Mayfield “playing ‘Baker ball’ at a very high level” for Tampa Bay
Baker Mayfield’s career resurgence with 15 touchdown passes in six weeks and the potent Tampa Bay offense featuring Chris Godwin and Mike Evans should provide a stout test for the Ravens’ leaky defense. But Lamar Jackson’s command of the offense plus Derrick Henry’s impact on the ground game makes this a fascinating NFC opponent with similar defensive issues. Let Luke Jones and Nestor get your ready for some Monday Night Football – and a lot of points – in Tampa.
Reserve guard Ben Cleveland had never lined up on field goal block until Week 5 after telling Chris Horton he wanted to try.
John Harbaugh takes final look back at Ravens’ win over Washington
Lamar Jackson threw for 300 yards, Derrick Henry rushed for 100 and two touchdowns, and Zay Flowers had a career receiving day in Baltimore’s fourth straight win.
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ fourth straight win in 30-23 final over Washington
Our mentor and longtime columnist at The Baltimore Sun, John Eisenberg returns with more lost Bird Tapes telling the history of Orioles baseball, and schools Nestor on Orioles offseason ownership history and some Washington and Baltimore football lore as the Commanders come north to face the Ravens.
In their usual wide-ranging chats, our financial guy Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to celebrate their birthdays this week while discussing the Orioles’ struggles on the field and in the stands, the Ravens’ performance in Cincy and the differences between Baltimore and Washington over the years as Jayden Daniels and the Commanders come to the Charm City.
Rookie Jayden Daniels has a long way to go to catch two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, but this one should be fun.
We always felt like this should be more of a “rivalry” than a novelty. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a high-stakes battle between the team from the south in the burgundy in gold coming to Baltimore to face the Ravens as a 4-1 upstart NFL darling. Should be plenty of offense in this one on Sunday.
We always felt like this should be more of a “rivalry” than a novelty. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a high-stakes battle between the team from the south in the burgundy in gold coming to Baltimore to face the Ravens as a 4-1 upstart NFL darling. Should be plenty of offense in this one on Sunday.
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was limited in practices with a toe injury throughout the week.
Past Baltimore-Washington games have brought more quirky footnotes than any semblance of a rivalry.
John Harbaugh happy to have Dean Pees back in Ravens’ defensive coaching mix
Our mentor and longtime columnist at The Baltimore Sun, John Eisenberg returns with more lost Bird Tapes telling the history of Orioles baseball, and schools Nestor on Orioles offseason ownership history and some Washington and Baltimore football lore as the Commanders come north to face the Ravens.
Baltimore enters Week 6 ranked 26th in the NFL in scoring defense and 31st in passing yards allowed per game.
Our friend and longtime sponsor of the WNST Text Service Dennis Koulatsos of Koons Ford returns to discuss the Orioles’ offseason needs and the balance of the Ravens and coaching decisions of John Harbaugh. And the history of Washington at Baltimore in the annals of NFL history.
In their usual wide-ranging chats, our financial guy Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to celebrate their birthdays this week while discussing the Orioles’ struggles on the field and in the stands, the Ravens’ performance in Cincy and the differences between Baltimore and Washington over the years as Jayden Daniels and the Commanders come to the Charm City.
Our pal Solomon Wilcots of Sirius XM Radio joins Nestor from his hometown of Cincinnati to discuss paths of the Bengals and Ravens after a classic AFC North shootout on Sunday. Bottom line: The Bengals need to be more than just Joe Burrow.
Our friend and longtime sponsor of the WNST Text Service Dennis Koulatsos of Koons Ford returns to discuss the Orioles’ offseason needs and the balance of the Ravens and coaching decisions of John Harbaugh. And the history of Washington at Baltimore in the annals of NFL history.
Our pal Solomon Wilcots of Sirius XM Radio joins Nestor from his hometown of Cincinnati to discuss paths of the Bengals and Ravens after a classic AFC North shootout on Sunday. Bottom line: The Bengals need to be more than just Joe Burrow.
Even when Lamar Jackson messes up and you do everything right, he can still rip your heart out.
It’s been a tough start to the season for Baltimore Ravens special teams unit over the first quarter of the season. After watching the Bengals operation fail with the game on the line, Luke Jones and Nestor give the purple special teams and the Hall of Fame foot of Justin Tucker some overtime conversation for saving day and beating Cincinnati.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens miracle comeback OT victory over Bengals in Cincinnati
It’s been a tough start to the season for Baltimore Ravens special teams unit over the first quarter of the season. After watching the Bengals operation fail with the game on the line, Luke Jones and Nestor give the purple special teams and the Hall of Fame foot of Justin Tucker some overtime conversation for saving day and beating Cincinnati.
In a game full of exciting plays and an unlikely come-from-behind 41-38 overtime win over division rival Cincinnati, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the continuously curious coaching decisions of John Harbaugh with timeouts and game and clock management.
Baltimore survived Lamar Jackson’s overtime fumble and Bengals kicker Evan McPherson’s 53-yard field goal try to improve to 3-2.
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ thrilling 41-38 overtime win in Cincinnati
Will Baltimore keep the AFC North rival Bengals in their early-season hole?
Getting you ready for a rare Lamar Jackson vs. Joe Burrow matchup in this twice-a-year series. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Ravens headed to Cincinnati with an opportunity to strike a blow to any hopes of Bengals prosperity in the AFC North.
Getting you ready for a rare Lamar Jackson vs. Joe Burrow matchup in this twice-a-year series. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Ravens headed to Cincinnati with an opportunity to strike a blow to any hopes of Bengals prosperity in the AFC North.
It took a month to see a full performance for the Baltimore Ravens defense but it was a complete effort in pummeling Bills quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo attack. Luke Jones and Nestor praise the men of Zach Orr and discuss Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who await in Cincinnati on Sunday.
It was an impressive performance on many levels for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night but nothing impressed Luke Jones and Nestor more than finally seeing the promise of a running attack that couldn’t be stopped – early and late. Derrick Henry is (still) a Dude.