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.
Lamar Jackson
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.
Lamar Jackson aiming to continue impressive Monday night history against Detroit in Week 3
Lamar Jackson aiming to continue impressive Monday night history against Detroit in Week 3
Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of NFL after Week 2 and Ravens thumping of Browns
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
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.
Life is easier for Ravens in AFC North without Burrow on the field
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens hero welcome for 30th Anniversary and Browns beatdown on Sunday
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday in Baltimore.
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.
A day with all the feels for Ravens legends and hopeful future kings
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday 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.
Lamar Jackson overcomes slow start to throw four touchdown passes in Week 2 win over Cleveland
Lamar Jackson overcomes slow start to throw four touchdown passes in Week 2 win over Cleveland
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.
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.
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.
Browns insider Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor current on state of Cleveland Browns and how Joe Flacco got here
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-1 and here comes Joe Flacco in a Cleveland Browns uniform. What are the odds? Longtime Northern Ohio sports reporter Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor current on the state of Cleveland Browns, Shadeur Sanders, the saga of Myles Garrett and how a new stadium in the suburbs is the bigger story on the Cuyahoga.
Lamar Jackson apologizes to Buffalo fan for shove, but urges to “keep your hands to yourself”
Lamar Jackson apologizes to Buffalo fan for shove, but urges to “keep your hands to yourself”
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.
An unlikely homecoming for Flacco as the great hope of Cleveland
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-1 and here comes Joe Flacco in a Cleveland Browns uniform. What are the odds? Longtime Northern Ohio sports reporter Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor current on the state of Cleveland Browns, Shadeur Sanders, the saga of Myles Garrett and how a new stadium in the suburbs is the bigger story on the Cuyahoga.
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.
Joe Flacco: Coming back to Baltimore to set the record straight on Cleveland
We’ve been writing about and talking to Joe Flacco about football since the day he was drafted in Baltimore in 2008. After an amazing December run in Cleveland in 2023, our Super Bowl XLVII MVP came back home to discuss what made his fairy tale ride with the Browns so special and to set the record straight on his Ravens’ fire and legacy as a winner.
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?
Lamar Jackson reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse in Buffalo
Lamar Jackson reacts to Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse in 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?
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take on Bills in Buffalo to start season
What will it take for Ravens to win in Buffalo? Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take
Mark Mussina returns to discuss Orioles collapse, Cal 2131 memories and the unappreciated greatness of Lamar Jackson
Three decades after doing sports radio here at WNST-AM 1570, it’s always a pleasure to welcome Mark Mussina (yes, he’s the younger brother of Hall of Famer Mike Mussina) back to Baltimore share his wisdom of a life in sports and observation. Always insightful, humorous and teaches us something we didn’t know.
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.
