New concerns about Lamar Jackson’s health ahead of Ravens-Steelers clash
After practicing on a limited basis Wednesday, the star quarterback didn’t participate Thursday because of an ankle injury.
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The Godfather of DVOA and modern football analytics Aaron Schatz talks Ravens woes and trends with Nestor
We all see the problems in the trenches for the Baltimore Ravens but how much impact has that had on the offense as a whole, which has been legendary in the football analytics space since Lamar Jackson arrived and revolutionized the position for the running game. The Godfather of DVOA and modern football analytics Aaron Schatz talks Ravens woes and NFL trends with Nestor.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Andrews extension and Ravens prep for Steelers showdown
It came as a shock to most Baltimore Ravens fans when the club re-upped veteran tight end Mark Andrews for three more years but Luke Jones and Nestor try to make sense of a lot of the team’s offseason issues with salary cap, veteran players and a big renegotiation with Lamar Jackson. So, Eric DeCosta got started early during a crucial week of preparation for another Pittsburgh Steelers showdown for first place in the AFC North.
Lining up to talk DVOA and an offensive O line with The Godfather of modern analytics
We all see the problems in the trenches for the Baltimore Ravens but how much impact has that had on the offense as a whole, which has been legendary in the football analytics space since Lamar Jackson arrived and revolutionized the position for the running game. The Godfather of DVOA and modern football analytics Aaron Schatz talks Ravens woes and NFL trends with Nestor.
Telling the stories from a life spent inside ballparks
There’s nothing better than longing for baseball in the offseason and our pal and longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to discuss his “Sacred Grounds” ballpark book and the malaise of the Steelers and ‘yins booing Renegade.
Someone is not making the playoffs in AFC North race to the middle – and then what happens?
It’s always a great conversation with Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh joins us to give a full picture of the Steelers. This time, it’s two teams struggling to win games despite sharing first place in the AFC North. Is there more angst in Da Burgh than in Baltimore? It depends on who you ask…
Hitting the mark on Andrews for three more years? Plus, here comes Pittsburgh…
It came as a shock to most Baltimore Ravens fans when the club re-upped veteran tight end Mark Andrews for three more years but Luke Jones and Nestor try to make sense of a lot of the team’s offseason issues with salary cap, veteran players and a big renegotiation with Lamar Jackson. So, Eric DeCosta got started early during a crucial week of preparation for another Pittsburgh Steelers showdown for first place in the AFC North. Plenty of football here…
Jackson, Wiggins practice on limited basis as Ravens get ready for showdown with Pittsburgh
Baltimore had perfect attendance coming off the extra rest that followed the Thanksgiving loss to Cincinnati.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Steelers and Ravens and modern transportation dreams
It feels like they both have lost a lot to still be sharing first place in the AFC North but one of these two teams is likely to win the division and host a January playoff game and this Sunday’s first of two meetings will determine the fate of a pair of franchises in a strange state of malaise and fan angst. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Steelers and Ravens and Tomlin and Harbaugh as well as modern driver-less transportation dreams.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the gravy of Pittsburgh Week with Ravens and Steelers scuffling
The Baltimore Ravens laid out the gravy bowl to some of the fans and delivered a turkey to all who braved the cold night and eschewed holiday tradition to watch Joe Burrow stuff the pumpkin pie celebration. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pass the cranberry and the leftovers of a Bengals loss and Pittsburgh Week with the Ravens and Steelers scuffling for first place in the AFC North.
Marvin Lewis and Nestor talk football magic and tragic in Pittsburgh and Baltimore as Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top
Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da ‘Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored downtown this weekend.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss fate of loser of Steelers and Ravens and mad dash in messy AFC playoff race
The stakes for both franchises are huge in this week’s Pittsburgh at Baltimore match up for first place in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fate of loser of Steelers and Ravens and the mad dash of the NFL playoff picture as we await Lamar Jackson hosting Aaron Rodgers. There’s a lot of football left…
High stakes familiar, but December vibes for Ravens and Steelers anything but great
Baltimore is no stranger to an important showdown with Pittsburgh, but the vibes aren’t good for either team right now.
It’s all gravy when you’re getting stuffed
The Baltimore Ravens laid out the gravy bowl to some of the fans and delivered a turkey to all who braved the cold night and eschewed holiday tradition to watch Joe Burrow stuff the pumpkin pie celebration. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pass the cranberry and the leftovers of a Bengals loss and Pittsburgh Week with the Ravens and Steelers scuffling for first place in the AFC North.
Steelers and Ravens collide on a slide to the top
It feels like they both have lost a lot to still be sharing first place in the AFC North but one of these two teams is likely to win the division and host a January playoff game and this Sunday’s first of two meetings will determine the fate of a pair of franchises in a strange state of malaise and fan angst. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Steelers and Ravens and Tomlin and Harbaugh as well as modern driver-less transportation dreams.
Thirty years later, Marvin Lewis is still teaching us football
Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da ‘Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored downtown this weekend.
The Steelers are in the way again…
The stakes for both franchises are huge in this week’s Pittsburgh at Baltimore match up for first place in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fate of loser of Steelers and Ravens and the mad dash of the NFL playoff picture as we await Lamar Jackson hosting Aaron Rodgers. There’s a lot of football left…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Steelers and Ravens week with trepidation and lots of questions
The battle for first place in the AFC North feels like a race to the bottom. Who looked worse over Thanksgiving weekend: the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their current sad states of mediocrity – or worse – as another rivalry game comes with different stakes and perhaps a different ceiling in January.
John Harbaugh calls Nate Wiggins “day to day” as Ravens turn toward Week 14 showdown with Pittsburgh
John Harbaugh calls Nate Wiggins “day to day” as Ravens turn toward Week 14 showdown with Pittsburgh
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 13 loss to Cincinnati
Isaiah Likely’s goal-line fumble continued what’s been a disappointing contract year for the 25-year-old tight end.
It’s Pittsburgh Week and nothing feels normal
The battle for first place in the AFC North feels like a race to the bottom. Who looked worse over Thanksgiving weekend: the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their current sad states of mediocrity – or worse – as another rivalry game comes with different stakes and perhaps a different ceiling in January.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Burrow and Lamar and rest of AFC quarterback play after Bengals disaster
Lamar Jackson hasn’t played a lot of bad football since he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 but when he does, it certainly affects the outcome. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the state of quarterbacking in the AFC after Joe Burrow victoriously returned and the purple road ahead will rely on better play from the two-time MVP against other veterans and young gunslingers in December.
You’ll go as far as your quarterback will take you…
Lamar Jackson hasn’t played a lot of bad football since he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018 but when he does, it certainly affects the outcome. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the state of quarterbacking in the AFC after Joe Burrow victoriously returned and the purple road ahead will rely on better play from the two-time MVP against other veterans and young gunslingers in December.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense after loss to Burrow and Bengals
When the offense commits five turnovers it’s hard to blame the defense for a loss. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Joe Burrow coming back from a serious injury to defeat a beleaguered Ravens defense that lost some luster on Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar and Ravens offense against Bengals
Five turnovers and 14 points of offense will never get it done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar Jackson’s mistakes and the sluggish Ravens offense against Bengals in a disappointing holiday beatdown in Baltimore.
All bets off for Ravens after brutal Thanksgiving loss to Cincinnati
If Lamar Jackson and the offense couldn’t get back on track against Cincinnati’s woeful defense, what’s going to change?
Getting defensive about Ravens defense after loss to Burrow and Bengals
When the offense commits five turnovers it’s hard to blame the defense for a loss. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Joe Burrow coming back from a serious injury to defeat a beleaguered Ravens defense that lost some luster on Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
A purple turkey for Thanksgiving leaves plenty of doubt for Ravens
Five turnovers and 14 points of offense will never get it done. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disaster of Lamar Jackson’s mistakes and the sluggish Ravens offense against Bengals in a disappointing holiday beatdown in Baltimore.
Ravens commit five turnovers, fall 32-14 to Cincinnati on Thanksgiving night
It was a miserable night for Lamar Jackson and the offense as Baltimore’s five-game winning streak was snapped.
Lamar Jackson laments poor performance in Ravens’ Thanksgiving loss to Bengals
Lamar Jackson laments poor performance in Ravens’ Thanksgiving loss to Bengals
Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with Lamar and Burrow concerns as Ravens host Bengals
Short rest, tired bodies and a prime time Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson AFC North showdown in Baltimore for the holiday. Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with many concerns for the Ravens as the quarterbacks step up in weight class for the emerging defense and No. 8 tries to play through the pain.
A chilly Thanksgiving feast: Bengals at Ravens with the whole world watching
Short rest, tired bodies and a prime time Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson AFC North showdown in Baltimore for the holiday. Luke Jones and Nestor limp into Thanksgiving with many concerns for the Ravens as the quarterbacks step up in weight class for the emerging defense and No. 8 tries to play through the pain.
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.
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.
Bengals color analyst Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Burrow will go against Ravens on Thanksgiving
It’s a holiday event in primetime as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving
There’s plenty of time for baseball and football and hockey talk but this is the week we stop and give thanks for all of it. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving.
Talking turkey and Joe Burrow as Bengals bring Thanksgiving threat to Ravens
It’s a holiday event in prime time as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
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.
