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Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Kyle Hamilton was one of the few defensive bright spots before his inexplicable dropped interception in Sunday’s defeat.
There’s no question that division foes work a lot harder to scheme for the unique Ravens offense after seeing it more regularly. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Browns defense of Jim Schwartz and utilizing special talents like Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith to slow down Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in a bad beat 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.
The details surrounding Williams’ Week 8 benching remain unclear, however.
John Harbaugh expects Marcus Williams to play great football “very soon” for Ravens
There’s no question that division foes work a lot harder to scheme for the unique Ravens offense after seeing it more regularly. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Browns defense of Jim Schwartz and utilizing special talents like Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith to slow down Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in a bad beat 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.
Even dealing with injuries and a revamped Browns offense, the Baltimore defense was well below the bar Sunday.
The play after Kyle Hamilton dropped the possible game-sealing interception, Jameis Winston threw the go-ahead touchdown with 59 seconds to go.
Brandon Stephens discusses Ravens’ defensive struggles in 29-24 loss to Jameis Winston and Cleveland
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 29-24 loss to Cleveland to snap five-game winning streak
Nestor Aparicio joins WHBC-AM 1480 hosts Kenny and J.T. in Canton, Ohio to discuss disgrace of the Browns and what has made the Ravens so consistently competitive. A better radio guest than a host. Tune in to hear unfiltered Nestor on the state of the Baltimore Ravens.
Nestor Aparicio joins WHBC-AM 1480 hosts Kenny and J.T. in Canton, Ohio to discuss disgrace of the Browns and what has made the Ravens so consistently competitive. A better radio guest than a host. Tune in to hear unfiltered Nestor on the state of the Baltimore Ravens.
Facing the last-place Browns, will Baltimore win its sixth straight game on Sunday?
Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey missed the entire week after hurting his knee in last Monday’s win.
Longtime Cleveland voice Kenny Koda of WHBC joins Nestor to discuss agony of Browns fans and disgrace of ownership
John Harbaugh noncommittal on status of Humphrey, other injured Ravens players entering Sunday’s tilt in Cleveland
Longtime Cleveland voice Kenny Koda of WHBC joins Nestor from the cradle of football in Canton to discuss the agony of Browns fans and disgrace of ownership in the DeShaun Watson fiasco after years of last-place football.
Riding a five-game winning streak, Baltimore faces a 1-6 opponent and is a substantial road favorite on Sunday.
John Harbaugh discusses challenge of Ravens facing Cleveland offense in midst of transition
Wide receiver Zay Flowers battled through an ankle injury suffered in the second quarter of Monday’s win at Tampa Bay.
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.
