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.
Lamar Jackson
Feeling thankful and full of gratitude for the season and reasons
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.
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.
Ravens back where they want to be, but still not where they need to be after uneven win over Jets
Baltimore moved into first place with a fifth straight win, but Lamar Jackson still isn’t looking like himself as offensive struggles persist.
Ravens overcome another slow start to top Jets 23-10 for fifth straight victory
The defense and special teams led the way as Baltimore moved into a first-place tie with Pittsburgh in the AFC North.
Lamar Jackson says injuries not impacting his play after another mediocre showing from Ravens offense
Lamar Jackson says injuries not impacting his play after another mediocre showing from Ravens offense
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.
Ravens rule out Rashod Bateman, don’t give injury designation to Lamar Jackson for Jets game
Starting wide receiver Rashod Bateman will miss a second straight game with an ankle injury suffered in Week 10.
Lamar Jackson practices fully, feeling “good” after Wednesday absence
The Ravens quarterback left no doubt about his status for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.
Lamar Jackson feeling “good” after practicing fully on Thursday
Lamar Jackson feeling “good” after practicing fully on Thursday
Talking aging, accountability and leadership with still-ready-to-throw Joe Flacco
We gave him a chance to announce his retirement but Joe Flacco says he is not done throwing the football. The well-traveled Super Bowl MVP comes home to Baltimore to talk about Father Time, kids in his house and the locker room, the family life in Indianapolis, great offense, bad analytics and hitting the quarterback. And the answer he gives as to why he went to the podium in Pittsburgh after throwing the Polamalu interception in the 2009 AFC Championship Game is as “elite” as he was in January 2013. Twelve years later, let Joe tell ya what he knows about real life and playing ‘ball…
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.
John Harbaugh says Ravens have great respect for old friend and Jets starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor
John Harbaugh says Ravens have great respect for old friend and Jets starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor
Dear Joe Flacco: I’ll never let ‘em forget how “elite” you were here in Baltimore
Originally published in 2019, a fond, personal farewell to the “other” No. 5 of Baltimore sports. Time will not dim the glory of his Super Bowl MVP deeds with the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco is back in the Charm City this weekend as a 40-year old starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. So, perhaps this is worth another read…
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.
Home Thanksgiving cooking with two purple treats
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.
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.
Lamar Jackson offers praise for “Mr. Reliable” Mark Andrews in Sunday’s win over Cleveland
Lamar Jackson offers praise for “Mr. Reliable” Mark Andrews in Sunday’s 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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 tilt in Cleveland
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley will again have his hands full going against Browns superstar Myles Garrett.
Ravens rule out Humphrey, Bateman, Hill and list Green questionable for Sunday’s game in Cleveland
Rookie outside linebacker Mike Green hurt his ankle Thursday and didn’t practice Friday, leaving his Week 11 status unclear.
Lamar Jackson says knee “getting better” after practicing fully for Ravens on Thursday
Lamar Jackson says knee “getting better” after practicing fully for Ravens on Thursday
Lamar Jackson feeling better, ready for formidable Cleveland pass rush
The Ravens quarterback said his knee is “getting better” after being a full participant in his return to practice Thursday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss knee of Lamar Jackson and Ravens path to victory in Cleveland and beyond
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens surge and Ovechkin goals
It’s been two decades of incredible dominance from the moment Alex Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals. After scoring the magic 900th goal, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the inevitable end of his run of greatness and the beginning of another NHL season.
What happens when Lamar doesn’t practice?
When the franchise quarterback doesn’t make it on to the practice field on Wednesday, the purple flags get raised. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the achy knee of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens path to victory in Cleveland. And beyond…
Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor about the Cleveland woes beyond record and in community with new stadium plundering
You don’t feel sorry for the Cleveland Browns being so awful on the field again if you’re a Baltimore Ravens fan but for the NFL faithful in Northern Ohio, the insults keep coming as the billionaire owner whisks the franchise and the stadium off to the ‘burbs abandoning downtown against plenty of opposition. Let longtime journalist Scott Petrak update you on the continuing saga of ineptitude from the Haslam family.
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.
The beginning of the end for The Great Eight at 900 goals
It’s been two decades of incredible dominance from the moment Alex Ovechkin joined the Washington Capitals. After scoring the magic 900th goal, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the inevitable end of his run of greatness and the beginning of another NHL season.
Jackson dealing with knee soreness, Humphrey out as Ravens prepare for Week 11 trip to Cleveland
Head coach John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson “should be OK” despite missing Wednesday’s practice.
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.
A tale of the tail of the dogs and the stench of the Browns brand in Cleveland
You don’t feel sorry for the Cleveland Browns being so awful on the field again if you’re a Baltimore Ravens fan but for the NFL faithful in Northern Ohio, the insults keep coming as the billionaire owner whisks the franchise and the stadium off to the ‘burbs abandoning downtown against plenty of opposition. Let longtime journalist Scott Petrak update you on the continuing saga of ineptitude from the Haslam family.
