Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 13 tilt with Cincinnati
Baltimore will aim to make it six wins in a row on Thanksgiving night.
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Hamilton, Bateman good to go for Ravens against Cincinnati on Thanksgiving night
Star safety Kyle Hamilton does not carry a game status designation days after hurting his ankle in last Sunday’s win over the Jets.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Hamilton injury after win over Jets
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
#ColumnNes: Can the Ravens still win the Super Bowl? I wasn’t the one who counted ‘em out at 1-5
It’s all sitting there for the former 1-5 squad. Now, after five in a row against the JV, can the Ravens improve and earn their way through the thickest part of a playoff march with Lamar Jackson nursing a bad wheel? You bring the turkey and I’ll bring the pumpkin pie and we’ll find out.
Getting defensive about the Ravens needs after five wins in a row
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 12 win over New York Jets
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore won its fifth straight to move into first place in the AFC North.
It’s pretty obvious that Lamar Jackson is not right
There’s no explosiveness but there are five wins in a row to stack up for the Baltimore Ravens and a piece of first place on Thanksgiving is certainly more than acceptable. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the health of Lamar Jackson after a less-than-impressive win over the New York Jets and the lack of rest with the Cincinnati Bengals waiting after the turkey.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 12 meeting with New York Jets
Former Raven Brandon Stephens and the last-place Jets will try to pull off a major upset on Sunday afternoon.
Zach Orr on Kyle Hamilton: “It’s remarkable what he’s able to do for” Ravens defense
Zach Orr on Kyle Hamilton: “It’s remarkable what he’s able to do for” Ravens defense
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss health of Lamar and Jets and Bengals waiting for turkey
It’s another Wednesday and another missed early week practice for the Ravens’ two-time MVP quarterback. Is it rest or a lingering injury? With two games in four days coming during Thanksgiving week, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the health of Lamar Jackson and what it means for the running game against the New York Jets on Sunday.
The concerns of the ankle, knee and hamstring of Lamar Jackson
It’s another Wednesday and another missed early week practice for the Ravens’ two-time MVP quarterback. Is it rest or a lingering injury? With two games in four days coming during Thanksgiving week, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the health of Lamar Jackson and what it means for the running game against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson misses another Wednesday practice with different ailment
A week after dealing with knee soreness, the two-time MVP sat out with an ankle issue.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens spot in AFC playoff race with Jets and Bengals coming quickly
With another win over the Cleveland Browns and the record finally back to .500, the Ravens will soon be seeing the rest of the AFC North up close. Luke Jones and Nestor assess Baltimore’s positioning in the AFC North playoff race with the Jets and Bengals coming quickly this week and the Steelers picking up the pieces of Aaron Rodgers’ hand injury.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 11 win at Cleveland
Mark Andrews scoring the game-winning touchdown was fitting on the day he became the team’s all-time receiving yards leader.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive improvement and way team is winning
The Ravens defense has made major strides since being the worst unit in the league through the first month of the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Alohi Gilman and Dre’Mont Jones and better health and an emerging young core that has allowed the Ravens to put four wins in a row together to get back to .500, as the Jets and Bengals visit Baltimore next week.
Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too close for comfort Ravens win over Browns
It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens.
Finding the improvements in Ravens defense as wins start to stack
The Ravens defense has made major strides since being the worst unit in the league through the first month of the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Alohi Gilman and Dre’Mont Jones and better health and an emerging young core that has allowed the Ravens to put four wins in a row together to get back to .500, as the Jets and Bengals visit Baltimore next week.
Ravens preserve their margin for error by finding way to win ugly in Cleveland
Baltimore escaped, and that beat the alternative for a team that’s often lost that kind of game to the Browns in recent years.
Andrews touchdown run leads Ravens to “dogfight” 23-16 win in Cleveland
Mark Andrews’ 35-yard touchdown run on fourth down with under three minutes to play gave Baltimore its fourth straight win.
Kyle Hamilton leads strong defensive effort to save Ravens in 23-16 comeback win over Cleveland
Kyle Hamilton leads strong defensive effort to save Ravens in 23-16 comeback win over Cleveland
Ravens leave plenty of doubts after escaping Cleveland
It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens.
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ defensive improvement: “We can’t take for granted what we’ve created the past few weeks”
Kyle Hamilton on Ravens’ defensive improvement: “We can’t take for granted what we’ve created the past few weeks”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens strengths and playoff pathway and schedules as health and improvement stoke confidence
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess reality of Baltimore Ravens situation in unique AFC playoff race
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
No other 4-5 team has ever had more confidence in making NFL playoffs than Ravens
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
The Ravens’ unique path to a playoff run comes now
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
Ravens just need to keep adding wins to their “scar tissue” in bewildering AFC
“We’re starting to hit our stride. It’s not a surprise to us. I think we’re playing to our potential now, and that has to be sustained.”
Ravens force three turnovers to grind to 27-19 win over Minnesota for third straight victory
Baltimore took advantage of plenty of Vikings mistakes to overcome a slow start and improve to 4-5 on season.
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens finally “starting to hit our stride” after three-takeaway effort in 27-19 win over Vikings
Kyle Hamilton says Ravens finally “starting to hit our stride” after three-takeaway effort in 27-19 win over Vikings
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack
As Ravens improve footing in Jackson’s return, full attention shifts to DeCosta and trade deadline
Two wins in five days made Baltimore’s direction clear ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Ravens finally start getting ‘defensive’ in Miami
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Tuesday, Luke Jones and Nestor assess the defensive performance of the maligned group of Baltimore Ravens in Miami and ways that Eric DeCosta might be looking to improve the pass rush and the injured interior line.
Getting Lamar under center in Miami
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 9 tilt in Miami
Nate Wiggins figures to see plenty of action covering Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in Miami
No rest for the 2-5 Baltimore Ravens this week as Thursday night is almost here and most football fans (and gamblers, alike) believe Lamar Jackson will be returning to the field in his homeland of Miami. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the improved defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in against Tua and the Dolphins during a short week.
Fast sleeps, no practice and waiting on Lamar homecoming in Miami
No rest for the 2-5 Baltimore Ravens this week as Thursday night is almost here and most football fans (and gamblers, alike) believe Lamar Jackson will be returning to the field in his homeland of Miami. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the improved defensive effort against Bears and what will be needed in against Tua and the Dolphins during a short week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 win over Chicago
A calmer Tyler Huntly was exactly what Baltimore needed on Sunday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 8 meeting with Chicago
The Baltimore defense needs Roquan Smith to be great against his old team and moving forward.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Lamar Jackson to field for Baltimore Ravens
Sure, Lamar Jackson was back on the field in a “limited” role on Wednesday in Owings Mills. That’s a great sign. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of No. 8 to the practice field, no one is sure what two hours of football on Sunday against the Bears and Thursday night in Miami is going to look like in the speed of the NFL on the field.
