Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 clash with Detroit
Marlon Humphrey and a banged-up defense will have their hands full against an explosive Detroit offense.
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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.
Ravens rule out star defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike, whose long-term status remains unclear
Baltimore also ruled out Kyle Van Noy, Isaiah Likely, and Pat Ricard for Monday night’s tilt with Detroit.
John Harbaugh rules out Nnamdi Madubuike for Ravens’ Monday night game due to neck injury
John Harbaugh rules out Nnamdi Madubuike for Ravens’ Monday night game due to neck injury
Wiggins, Madubuike sit out practice as Ravens prepare for Monday night clash with Detroit
Coming off a strong Week 2 performance, cornerback Nate Wiggins missed Thursday’s practice with a groin issue.
With Van Noy sidelined, time for young Ravens edge rushers to show they’re up for challenge
Kyle Van Noy suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and is expected to be out against Detroit on Monday night.
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.
John Harbaugh mostly quiet on Ravens injuries from Sunday’s win over Cleveland
John Harbaugh mostly quiet on Ravens injuries from Sunday’s win over Cleveland
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.
Ravens flip script in home opener for convincing win over Cleveland
The defense and special teams led the way to overcome a sluggish start by the Baltimore offense.
Defense, special teams lead way early before Ravens pull away for 41-17 win over Browns
Roquan Smith and the Baltimore defense rebounded from the Week 1 collapse with a strong day against the Browns.
John Harbaugh breaks down Ravens’ 41-17 win over Cleveland
John Harbaugh breaks down Ravens’ 41-17 win over Cleveland
Ravens deactivate Alexander, but confident “he’ll be out there very soon playing great ball”
The 28-year-old defensive back struggled in the season-opening loss at Buffalo last Sunday.
McClain: Picking Lamar to win the Super Bowl again this year
Legendary Houston sports journalist, NFL historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter John McClain returns to kick off yet another season that he thinks Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl. Is it only a matter of time?
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.
Former punter Dave Zastudil splits defense of Browns and Ravens as Flacco returns to Baltimore
He has the rare distinction of being a guy born and raised in Cleveland who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and returned home to Northern Ohio for a life on and off the field with his hometown Browns. For better or worse, our old pal and punter-turned-insurance executive Dave Zastudil always teaches us more about football. Can Joe Flacco come back to Baltimore and beat the Ravens on Sunday?
Former punter Dave Zastudil splits defense of Browns and Ravens as Flacco returns to Baltimore
He has the rare distinction of being a guy born and raised in Cleveland who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and returned home to Northern Ohio for a life on and off the field with his hometown Browns. For better or worse, our old pal and punter-turned-insurance executive Dave Zastudil always teaches us more about football. Can Joe Flacco come back to Baltimore and beat the Ravens on Sunday?
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.
Ravens rule out Likely, Ricard for Week 2 meeting with Cleveland
Tight end Isaiah Likely will miss a second straight game, but he returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
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.
Ravens defense must learn lesson, turn page quickly to not let history repeat itself
Considering how ugly the response to the Buffalo collapse has been, one shudders to think about the possibility of starting 0-2 for the second straight year.
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.
Madubuike dealing with ankle injury, but expected back at Ravens practice Thursday
Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was one of three players to sit out Wednesday as Baltimore prepared for the home opener.
John Harbaugh on facing Joe Flacco: “He’s iconic in Baltimore football history”
John Harbaugh on facing Joe Flacco: “He’s iconic in Baltimore football history”
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?
John Harbaugh takes deeper dive into Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse at Buffalo
John Harbaugh takes deeper dive into Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse at Buffalo
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?
Ravens choke away season opener in stunning 41-40 loss in Buffalo
Despite dominating much of the night, Baltimore blew a 40-25 lead in the final five minutes on Sunday night.
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse and 41-40 loss to Buffalo
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse and 41-40 loss to Buffalo
For the love of the 1975 Baltimore Colts
With the 1975 Baltimore Colts reunion coming later this month, it was appropriate to reach out to the other biggest Bert Jones fan in the sports journalism community by inviting one-time Baltimore Colts beat writer for The Evening Sun, Clark Judge, back to talk Memorial Stadium, Lamar Jackson’s quest to win a Super Bowl and the long waiting in Buffalo as another NFL season begins.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
Ravens still in thankless regular-season territory, but that doesn’t mean 2025 can’t be different
The Super Bowl hype and sky-high preseason expectations are nothing new in the Lamar Jackson era.
