Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 14 bye
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens return to work for the stretch run.
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Harbaugh quiet on suspended Diontae Johnson as Ravens return to practice close to full strength
For what it’s worth, wide receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman denied Johnson’s situation being a distraction for the team with Flowers saying he’d “be welcomed back” after his suspension. In four games since being acquired from Carolina in late October, Johnson has registered just one catch for six yards on five targets.
John Harbaugh on Diontae Johnson’s post-suspension future with Ravens: “We’ll see where it goes as time permits”
John Harbaugh on Diontae Johnson’s post-suspension future with Ravens: “We’ll see where it goes as time permits”
Despite long road to bye, Ravens remain in good shape from injury standpoint
Given the messy Diontae Johnson saga, Baltimore needs Rashod Bateman’s knee to be right coming out of the bye week.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss football passion and Ravens thud against Eagles before bye week
College players fighting on stadiums fields all over America, Justin Tucker missing field goals and the Ravens taking on a fifth loss amidst a wave of cheesesteak eaters in green Eagles jerseys in downtown Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the leftover turkey, football passion and quieting the mind as bye week concerns for the NFL locals add up to difficult decisions for management.
Ravens suspend wide receiver Diontae Johnson one game for refusing to play against Philadelphia
Head coach John Harbaugh had refrained from commenting on why Johnson didn’t play in the 24-19 loss to the Eagles.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles of Justin Tucker and what Ravens are going to do about it
It sure feels like the confidence of Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker isn’t what it used to be but it appears there’s still plenty of leg. Only kickers know what it’s like to be a kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles of The GOAT and what the Ravens are going to do about it to navigate a stretch run and Super Bowl push with a suddenly unreliable kicker.
The road ahead before the road in January
The benching of Marcus Williams. The offensive line not holding up as well as hoped. The porous defense. The obvious misses and concerns with the kicker. It’s all resulted in a less-than-predicted 8-5 mark at a very-late bye week for the mostly-healthy Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many concerns and the team’s ability to rebound with an ambitious schedule of games in New York, hosting Pittsburgh and traveling to Houston on Christmas to kick start a playoff march that will put them on the road amidst hostility.
Bye and bye, figuring out five losses for the Ravens paving a road for January
College players fighting on stadiums fields all over America, Justin Tucker missing field goals and the Ravens taking on a fifth loss amidst a wave of cheesesteak eaters in green Eagles jerseys in downtown Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the leftover turkey, football passion and quieting the mind as bye week concerns for the NFL locals add up to difficult decisions for management.
Are the Baltimore Ravens tuckered out after three more misses in Eagles loss?
It sure feels like the confidence of Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker isn’t what it used to be but it appears there’s still plenty of leg. Only kickers know what it’s like to be a kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles of The GOAT and what the Ravens are going to do about it to navigate a stretch run and Super Bowl push with a suddenly unreliable kicker.
Ravens’ biggest concerns headlined Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia, but can they be fixed?
Baltimore’s guards struggled dramatically against the Eagles’ defensive line on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens fifth loss of season to Eagles and bye week issues for Men of Harbaugh
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
John Harbaugh says Ravens offensive line remains “pretty well set” despite recent struggles
John Harbaugh says Ravens offensive line remains “pretty well set” despite recent struggles
The losses are suddenly adding up for the Ravens
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
Offense, special teams falter as Ravens stagger into bye week with 24-19 loss to Philadelphia
The offense struggled after a fast start and Justin Tucker missed two field goals and an extra point as Baltimore fell to 8-5.
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ loss to Eagles
John Harbaugh discusses disappointment of Ravens’ loss to Eagles
Smith ready to return, but Van Noy doubtful as Ravens near showdown with Philadelphia
Kyle Van Noy missed the entire practice week with neck and hamstring injuries.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry getting back on schedule
The best version of the Ravens’ offense re-emerged again on Monday night against the Chargers in Los Angeles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry and the balanced attack Lamar Jackson now brings against overwhelmed defenses in a record-setting season.
Getting the offense of Lamar and King Henry rolling again
The best version of the Ravens’ offense re-emerged again on Monday night against the Chargers in Los Angeles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive line and runs of Derrick Henry and the balanced attack Lamar Jackson now brings against overwhelmed defenses in a record-setting season.
John Harbaugh says vision sets Saquon Barkley apart from other NFL running backs
John Harbaugh says vision sets Saquon Barkley apart from other NFL running backs
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 12 win over Chargers
Derrick Henry didn’t score a touchdown for the first time all season, but Monday was arguably his best game as a Raven
Ravens defense takes another step in right direction in Monday’s win over Chargers
Despite a rocky start without Roquan Smith, Zach Orr’s defense rose to the occasion in a 30-23 win at Los Angeles.
Measuring the greatness of Lamar Jackson and this Ravens offense against history
Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.
Ravens shake off slow start to surge to 30-23 win over Chargers in latest Har-Bowl
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns and ran for another as Baltimore overcame an early 10-0 deficit in Los Angeles.
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 30-23 win in latest edition of Har-Bowl
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 30-23 win in latest edition of Har-Bowl
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
For Ravens, Roquan injury and stopping Herbert move to Monday night prime time
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz tells Nestor the current greatness of Lamar Jackson
Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 12 tilt at Chargers
J.K. Dobbins is just one of many former Ravens whom Baltimore will see on Monday Night Football.
Ravens hope they’ve found true answers in secondary for surging Chargers
Ar’Darius Washington has taken over as a starting safety for Baltimore’s revamped secondary.
We can’t be chicken about discussing Tucker and future of Ravens kicking operation
The special teams of the Baltimore Ravens certainly has not been its strength this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall operation and the sudden unreliability of a future Hall of Fame kicker and what Justin Tucker needs to do to kick them straight after another Ravens loss in Pittsburgh.
John Harbaugh shares memories of growing up with brother Jim ahead of their latest NFL showdown
John Harbaugh shares memories of growing up with brother Jim ahead of their latest NFL showdown
Mark Andrews on Harbaugh brothers facing off: “Two dynamic people and a dynamic family”
Mark Andrews on Harbaugh brothers facing off: “Two dynamic people and a dynamic family”
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ovechkin brilliance, Ravens woes in Pittsburgh and protecting wealth
As all eyes in Baltimore are focused on the last No. 8 we’ll probably ever have in the Charm City (after Cal Ripken and once Lamar Jackson is through), Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the “other” Number Eight in a Washington Capitals sweater, who continues to defy the odds and Father Time on the ice as his chases NHL immortality.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 11 loss at Pittsburgh
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s eighth loss in the last nine games against the Steelers.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss special teams and Justin Tucker after Ravens loss to Steelers
The special teams of the Baltimore Ravens certainly has not been its strength this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall operation and the sudden unreliability of a future Hall of Fame kicker and what Justin Tucker needs to do to kick them straight after another Ravens loss in Pittsburgh.
Instead of character-building win, same doubts linger for Ravens with another loss to Pittsburgh
“We can’t be beating ourselves in these types of games. We have to find a way to fix that. It’s annoying.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens ugly loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Adding up the greatness of The Great Eight
As all eyes in Baltimore are focused on the last No. 8 we’ll probably ever have in the Charm City (after Cal Ripken and once Lamar Jackson is through), Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the “other” Number Eight in a Washington Capitals sweater, who continues to defy the odds and Father Time on the ice as his chases NHL immortality.
The bad mojo and look of an ugly Ravens loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
