Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 16 win over Pittsburgh
Marlon Humphrey provided the cathartic moment that slammed the door as Baltimore beat the Steelers for just the second time in the last 10 meetings.
Lamar Jackson
No time to celebrate Steelers win with Texans waiting on Christmas Day
It was a fun night for Baltimore sports fans beating the Steelers at home but the holiday work is far from complete. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens 34-17 win over Pittsburgh and prep for a quick Texans’ Christmas slog in Houston with high stakes and fatigued football players.
ColumnNes: Big plays, big hits and Ravens showed no quit against Steelers
The Ravens talked all week about being locked in, and in the end, they were. Creating turnovers. And even landing on your own fumbles. It all matters this time of year. Turnovers turn over games. The Steelers made too many mistakes. Russell Wilson fumbled early and got picked late. Ballgame.
Ravens finish strong for 34-17 win over Pittsburgh to pull even in AFC North
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdowns and Derrick Henry rushed for 162 yards, but Marlon Humphrey’s pick-6 allowed Baltimore to pull away.
Lamar Jackson discusses his three-touchdown day and finally beating Pittsburgh after long drought
Lamar Jackson discusses his three-touchdown day and finally beating Pittsburgh after long drought
Will Graves of Pittsburgh AP gives Nestor a full preview of Steelers before Ravens matchup on Saturday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North and have been quite sturdy against the Baltimore Ravens in recent years but remain a 7-point underdog on Saturday afternoon. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh gives Nestor a full preview of the game of the year from behind enemy lines in Da ‘Burgh.
Owning the Ravens’ rivalry lately, Steelers expect to play Grinch in Baltimore
The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North and have been quite sturdy against the Baltimore Ravens in recent years but remain a 7-point underdog on Saturday afternoon. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh gives Nestor a full preview of the game of the year from behind enemy lines in Da ‘Burgh.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 clash with Pittsburgh
Will Baltimore pull into a first-place tie in the AFC North or will the Steelers celebrate a division title on the Ravens’ home field?
Baltimore Banner sports editor Chris Korman joins Nestor to discuss local coverage of Orioles and Ravens
As the holidays draw near, Nestor Aparicio is gathering some end-of-year guests to assess a wild ride in Baltimore sports. On the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy, sports editor of The Baltimore Banner Chris Korman discusses modern journalism and local coverage – and the high expectations – of the Orioles and Ravens and a cranky beltway fan base.
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle the chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens family business with Steelers and holiday money in your home
Like many in Baltimore, our financial family planner Leonard Raskin will be cheering on the Ravens this week and offers our audience some sensible and friendly advice for making 2025 the best year ever for knowing your future and where your money and important assets are assigned. Always solid advice here for year-end planning about what’s really important.
When a Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore late season matchup has the big stage and high stakes
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
After lengthy Pittsburgh drought, Ravens need win for both their psyche and playoff path
Baltimore has lost eight of nine against the Steelers and is 4-12 going back to the 2016 Christmas Day loss in Pittsburgh.
A Banner year of covering sports in Baltimore
As the holidays draw near, Nestor Aparicio is gathering some end-of-year guests to assess a wild ride in Baltimore sports. On the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Amicci’s in Little Italy, sports editor of The Baltimore Banner Chris Korman discusses modern journalism and local coverage – and the high expectations – of the Orioles and Ravens and a cranky beltway fan base.
The stress of the family, holidays and Ravens football
Like many in Baltimore, our financial family planner Leonard Raskin will be cheering on the Ravens this week and offers our audience some sensible and friendly advice for making 2025 the best year ever for knowing your future and where your money and important assets are assigned. Always solid advice here for year-end planning about what’s really important.
Lamar Jackson says Ravens must find way to finish drives against Pittsburgh this time around
Lamar Jackson says Ravens must find way to finish drives against Pittsburgh this time around
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss AFC playoff race and Ravens and Steelers significance to the picture
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and pass rush as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Just the way we want it: Pittsburgh at Baltimore for AFC North crown
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 15 win at Giants
Tight end Mark Andrews became the franchise’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored (48) on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens beatdown of hapless Giants in Meadowlands
On a day when the Baltimore Ravens seemed to have everything working against the over-matched New York Giants, the dozen penalties were a reminder of the mistakes that has led this team to five losses. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 35-14 beatdown of the hapless Giants in the Meadowlands and short week before Pittsburgh arrives.
Ravens defense ready to be tested as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
A dozen flags later, we evaluate all of Ravens misdeeds and penalties
On a day when the Baltimore Ravens seemed to have everything working against the over-matched New York Giants, the dozen penalties were a reminder of the mistakes that has led this team to five losses. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 35-14 beatdown of the hapless Giants in the Meadowlands and short week before Pittsburgh arrives.
Ravens handle Week 15 tuneup as expected, but there’s no time to be satisfied
Baltimore shrunk the deficit to one game in the AFC North with first-place Pittsburgh coming to town on Saturday.
Jackson throws five touchdowns as Ravens flatten Giants in 35-14 final
Lamar Jackson had another MVP-like performance as Baltimore came out of the bye week on a high note.
Lamar Jackson discusses five-touchdown passing day in blowout victory over Giants
Lamar Jackson discusses five-touchdown passing day in blowout victory over Giants
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 15 tilt at Giants
Derrick Henry will face a New York defense ranking 30th in yards per carry allowed on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens as prohibitive favorites against Giants and Super Bowl longer shots
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
Ravens seek to regain confidence in swamps of Jersey
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
Lamar Jackson “still fired up” from Week 13 loss as Ravens prepare to take on Giants
Lamar Jackson “still fired up” from Week 13 loss as Ravens prepare to take on Giants
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss your money at year end and Ravens chances in January
With our eyes on the holidays and lots of Ravens football to watch, Leonard Raskin reminds you to consider some quiet time this month to get settled with any late 2024 financial benefits or good decisions you can make with investments as 2025 looms.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens options at bye week to improve on five losses and self scout
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens playoff hopes and pathway to another Super Bowl
Headed to the Meadowlands as a huge favorite and with two quick and supremely important games with Pittsburgh and Houston before Christmas day, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the playoff path of the Baltimore Ravens and the “Super Bowl or bust” mantra that is starting to feel fleeting with five losses.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Ravens bye week and prepare as huge favorite against Giants at Meadowlands
The bye week drama with Diontae Johnson. The misses and head of Justin Tucker. And three games coming in 11 days coming for the Baltimore Ravens, who headed to Exit 16W on the New Jersey Turnpike this Sunday as prohibitive favorites. Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Ravens’ bye week and prepare for a perilous holiday with Steelers and Texans waiting to determine their January destiny.
Can Ravens survive a long, January road path to another Super Bowl?
Headed to the Meadowlands as a huge favorite and with two quick and supremely important games with Pittsburgh and Houston before Christmas day, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the playoff path of the Baltimore Ravens and the “Super Bowl or bust” mantra that is starting to feel fleeting with five losses.
Getting that end-of-year financial check up?
With our eyes on the holidays and lots of Ravens football to watch, Leonard Raskin reminds you to consider some quiet time this month to get settled with any late 2024 financial benefits or good decisions you can make with investments as 2025 looms.
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.
Ravens head to swamps of Jersey as 15-point favorites against shrinking Giants
The bye week drama with Diontae Johnson. The misses and head of Justin Tucker. And three games coming in 11 days coming for the Baltimore Ravens, who headed to Exit 16W on the New Jersey Turnpike this Sunday as prohibitive favorites. Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Ravens’ bye week and prepare for a perilous holiday with Steelers and Texans waiting to determine their January destiny.
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.
