Lamar Jackson reflects on past postseason experiences as Ravens begin latest January run
Lamar Jackson reflects on past postseason experiences as Ravens begin latest January run
Lamar Jackson
Can Ravens beat Steelers without Zay Flowers?
The Baltimore Ravens will be without their speedy wide receiver on Saturday night in an AFC Wild Card playoff game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Zay Flowers injury and how the Ravens will attack their rivals at home on a cold winter night in a knockout game.
Suddenly, no one thinks Steelers can win in Baltimore
The Steelers haven’t won in a month. The Ravens haven’t lost in a month. Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh says it’s hard to find reasons to feel confident in a Russell Wilson offense that has sputtered down the stretch as Mike Tomlin has a motivational sell to his veteran players to salvage a lost season with a big underdog win in Baltimore on Saturday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Lamar and King Henry potential for leading Ravens on a Super Bowl run
Nestor says it all about Derrick Henry. Luke says it’s all about Lamar Jackson. (Not really.) The third-seeded Baltimore Ravens begin a treacherous path toward another hopeful Super Bowl march that will likely take them through Buffalo and Kansas City after this wintry home “gimme” against the Steelers. Is this the year?
Mike Flynn returns as Ravens Legend of Game with family tales and Lamar support for MVP
He’s always been a legend to us but it was the magic of a quarter-of-a-century of memories flooding back on the field when Super Bowl XXXV champion center Mike Flynn returned to the Baltimore Ravens as a “Legend of Game” with his family and personal tales of Lamar support for MVP. And Costas crabs, of course on his way outta town…
A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Steelers finally coming to Baltimore in January
The last time the Steelers came to Baltimore for an NFL playoff game, it involved Donald Kroner, a plane crash and a bad home loss. That was 1976. As Leonard Raskin and Nestor reminisce about the more recent January battles of the Ravens going to Pittsburgh for this epic rivalry, this one figures to be a much more favorable match up for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to run to the next stop on a Super Bowl run as a 3 seed over the struggling renegades on the run Saturday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens in January knockout game
With everything riding on every play, the Baltimore Ravens will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a frigid Saturday night playoff game in January for the first time in the history of the franchise. Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the chinstraps for an epic battle that everyone seems to expect Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to win.
Finally welcoming the Steelers back to Baltimore for a playoff game…
The last time the Steelers came to Baltimore for an NFL playoff game, it involved Donald Kroner, a plane crash and a bad home loss. That was 1976. As Leonard Raskin and Nestor reminisce about the more recent January battles of the Ravens going to Pittsburgh for this epic rivalry, this one figures to be a much more favorable match up for Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to run to the next stop on a Super Bowl run as a 3 seed over the struggling renegades on the run Saturday night.
Ravens, Steelers to clash in wild-card round on Saturday night
These AFC North rivals will meet in the postseason for the first time in a decade.
Ravens easily handle Cleveland, but Week 18 still offered some caution for playoff run
“If you talk to our guys, I think they will tell you we can be so much better. We can play so much better. We weren’t very clean in this game.”
Ravens roll over Cleveland 35-10 to clinch AFC North title, secure home playoff game
Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns before Derrick Henry ran for two more to seal Saturday’s win over the Browns.
Lamar Jackson reflects on another AFC North title, new records set in Saturday’s win over Cleveland
Lamar Jackson reflects on another AFC North title, new records set in Saturday’s win over Cleveland
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 18 meeting with Cleveland
Baltimore needs only a win to secure a first-round home playoff game and a second straight AFC North title.
NFL-leading nine Ravens players named to this year’s Pro Bowl
Zay Flowers is the first wide receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl in Ravens history.
Todd Monken compares having great running back to “smoke break for your quarterback”
Todd Monken compares having great running back to “smoke break for your quarterback”
Leonard Raskin and Nestor talk Suggs, Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot and Ovechkin chasing Gretzky
During their final weekly gathering of 2024, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame candidacies of Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. and marvel at the Alex Ovechkin march toward Wayne Gretzky.
Ravens hoping good injury fortune continues in regular-season finale
Running back Justice Hill is expected to play against Cleveland after sitting out Week 17 due to a concussion.
Making a Hall of Fame case for Suggs to sizzle in Canton?
During their final weekly gathering of 2024, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame candidacies of Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. and marvel at the Alex Ovechkin march toward Wayne Gretzky.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss holiday football and Ravens last test against Cleveland before playoffs
Plenty has gone right for the Baltimore Ravens this season regarding good health, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and historic offensive productivity. The defense and special teams problems feel like ancient history as the team carries a three-game winning streak and are a gaudy 18-point favorite to finish off the AFC North crown with a victory over the lowly Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for a January path to February.
The January march to February begins by beating the lowly Browns
Plenty has gone right for the Baltimore Ravens this season regarding good health, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and historic offensive productivity. The defense and special teams problems feel like ancient history as the team carries a three-game winning streak and are a gaudy 18-point favorite to finish off the AFC North crown with a victory over the lowly Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for a January path to February.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 17 win at Houston
Baltimore’s defense continued its superb in-season turnaround by dominating the Texans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improvement of Ravens defense after shutdown on Stroud and Texans
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Lamarry Christmas in Houston for Ravens in embarrassing Texans
The past 11 days have emphasized the potential for greatness for this Baltimore Ravens team. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Christmas clinic in Houston as the Ravens embarrassed the Texans in a 31-2 rout as Derrick Henry ran over the AFC South champions.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
Is this emerging Ravens defense good enough to win a Super Bowl?
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
A Lamary little Christmas in big Texans win
The past 11 days have emphasized the potential for greatness for this Baltimore Ravens team. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a Christmas clinic in Houston as the Ravens embarrassed the Texans in a 31-2 rout as Derrick Henry ran over the AFC South champions.
Lamar Jackson turns in another MVP performance on Christmas Day
Lamar Jackson turns in another MVP performance on Christmas Day
Ravens celebrate holidays with blowout win in Houston to seize control of AFC North
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns and ran for another in a 31-2 demolition of the Texans.
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.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Houston
Is Derrick Henry poised for another big performance on Christmas?
Lamar Jackson jokes he’ll sneak out of Ravens locker room to watch Beyoncé at halftime
Lamar Jackson jokes he’ll sneak out of Ravens locker room to watch Beyoncé at halftime
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens holiday path toward playoffs and Steelers Chiefs fate on Christmas
With just hours not days between games, none of the four Christmas teams will be resting comfortably before Wednesday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens holiday path toward the playoffs and what happens if the Steelers lose to the Chiefs?
What is Ravens’ realistic January path to a February Super Bowl in New Orleans?
With just hours not days between games, none of the four Christmas teams will be resting comfortably before Wednesday afternoon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ holiday path toward the playoffs and what happens if the Steelers lose to the Chiefs?
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens win over Steelers and prep for quick Texans Christmas slog
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.
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.
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
