Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 8 tilt at Cleveland
Facing the last-place Browns, will Baltimore win its sixth straight game on Sunday?
Facing the last-place Browns, will Baltimore win its sixth straight game on Sunday?
It’s been a very healthy campaign thus far for the the Baltimore Ravens but this is the first week when the injury report has become a concern. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week, potential trade deadline movements and big expectations heading to Cleveland.
Longtime Cleveland voice Kenny Koda of WHBC joins Nestor to discuss agony of Browns fans and disgrace of ownership
Longtime Cleveland voice Kenny Koda of WHBC joins Nestor from the cradle of football in Canton to discuss the agony of Browns fans and disgrace of ownership in the DeShaun Watson fiasco after years of last-place football.
Riding a five-game winning streak, Baltimore faces a 1-6 opponent and is a substantial road favorite on Sunday.
You’re aware of the Cleveland Browns drama and the loss of DeShaun Watson and 1-6 team on the field but the bigger circus with billionaire owner Jimmy Haslam is trying to get a dome built in a municipality where all of the politicians dislike him as much as the fans. Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on the Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama in Northeast Ohio.
It’s been a very healthy campaign thus far for the the Baltimore Ravens but this is the first week when the injury report has become a concern. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week, potential trade deadline movements and big expectations heading to Cleveland.
The Browns took the big guaranteed gamble on DeShaun Watson and will be paying the price for years. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quarterback situation of many struggling NFL teams as the red-hot Ravens head to Cleveland to take on a disgraced franchise in disarray.
Lamar Jackson says Ravens “not worried about the outside noise” heaping praise on five-game winning streak
The Browns took the big guaranteed gamble on DeShaun Watson and will be paying the price for years. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quarterback situation of many struggling NFL teams as the red-hot Ravens head to Cleveland to take on a franchise in disarray.
Rashod Bateman has already eclipsed last year’s receiving yardage total, quieting questions about his chemistry with Lamar Jackson.
The combination attack of the Baltimore Ravens and the ability of Lamar Jackson to command the offense of Todd Monken has been on display all season but Monday night’s effort in Tampa was balanced and lethal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation of the best team in the NFL evolving its game and expanding the possibilities with Derrick Henry and company.
Five touchdown passes, 41 points and 500 yards of offense for the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. Just another Monday night at the NFC road office for the Baltimore Ravens, who showcased their offensive prowess and the hammer of Derrick Henry in a statement win over the Bucs in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor give initial thoughts in the aftermath of a beatdown on the turf of Super Bowl XXXV.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense left no doubt in the 41-31 win over Tampa Bay.
The combination attack of the Baltimore Ravens and the ability of Lamar Jackson to command the offense of Todd Monken has been on display all season but Monday night’s effort in Tampa was balanced and lethal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation of the best team in the NFL evolving its game and expanding the possibilities with Derrick Henry and company.
Five touchdown passes, 41 points and 500 yards of offense for the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. Just another Monday night at the NFC road office for the Baltimore Ravens, who showcased their offensive prowess and the hammer of Derrick Henry in a statement win over the Bucs in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor give initial thoughts in the aftermath of a beatdown on the turf of Super Bowl XXXV.
Baltimore made a statement on the national stage while winning its fifth straight game on Monday night.
Lamar Jackson reflects on five-touchdown performance in Ravens’ 41-31 win over Buccaneers
Luke Jones and Nestor make final prep and predictions for Ravens at Bucs on Monday Night Football
Baker Mayfield’s career resurgence with 15 touchdown passes in six weeks and the potent Tampa Bay offense featuring Chris Godwin and Mike Evans should provide a stout test for the Ravens’ leaky defense. But Lamar Jackson’s command of the offense plus Derrick Henry’s impact on the ground game makes this a fascinating NFC opponent with similar defensive issues. Let Luke Jones and Nestor get your ready for some Monday Night Football – and a lot of points – in Tampa.
Lamar Jackson says “everything is slowing down even more” in seventh season with Ravens
Marlon Humphrey will have his hands full trying to slow down Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin in the slot.
Baker Mayfield’s career resurgence with 15 touchdown passes in six weeks and the potent Tampa Bay offense featuring Chris Godwin and Mike Evans should provide a stout test for the Ravens’ leaky defense. But Lamar Jackson’s command of the offense plus Derrick Henry’s impact on the ground game makes this a fascinating NFC opponent with similar defensive issues. Let Luke Jones and Nestor get your ready for some Monday Night Football – and a lot of points – in Tampa.
After a Sunday afternoon of football with Washington at Baltimore in a meaningful NFL game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the historical perspective of the region, franchises and the future of Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels.
After a Sunday afternoon of football with Washington at Baltimore in a meaningful NFL game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the historical perspective of the region, franchises and the future of Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels for the position and the sport in Maryland.
Luke Jones and Nestor make final prep and predictions for Ravens at Bucs on Monday Night Football.
Reserve guard Ben Cleveland had never lined up on field goal block until Week 5 after telling Chris Horton he wanted to try.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss King Henry and royal offense of Lamar Jackson after Washington win
It’s been a long time since the last time for the Baltimore Orioles and a civic celebration. Our old schooler Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to reminisce and pine away for the next time we have a championship parade in Baltimore for baseball.
After having its way all day against the less-than-stellar Washington Commanders defense in a 30-23 home win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the arrival of King Henry and this royal offense of Lamar Jackson we’re seeing as Todd Monken starts to draw it up and the line starts to gel and block it up. And weapons multiply in the passing attack.
This Baltimore offense is looking explosive, efficient, and unpredictable, which is what a championship-caliber team desires.
Lamar Jackson threw for 300 yards, Derrick Henry rushed for 100 and two touchdowns, and Zay Flowers had a career receiving day in Baltimore’s fourth straight win.
Lamar Jackson eclipses 300 passing yards for second straight week in Week 6 win over Washington
Our mentor and longtime columnist at The Baltimore Sun, John Eisenberg returns with more lost Bird Tapes telling the history of Orioles baseball, and schools Nestor on Orioles offseason ownership history and some Washington and Baltimore football lore as the Commanders come north to face the Ravens.
In their usual wide-ranging chats, our financial guy Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to celebrate their birthdays this week while discussing the Orioles’ struggles on the field and in the stands, the Ravens’ performance in Cincy and the differences between Baltimore and Washington over the years as Jayden Daniels and the Commanders come to the Charm City.
Rookie Jayden Daniels has a long way to go to catch two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, but this one should be fun.
We always felt like this should be more of a “rivalry” than a novelty. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a high-stakes battle between the team from the south in the burgundy in gold coming to Baltimore to face the Ravens as a 4-1 upstart NFL darling. Should be plenty of offense in this one on Sunday.
Dave Preston of WTOP gets Nestor ready for the Jayden Daniels Experience and the new look, new ownership 4-1 Washington Commanders coming to Baltimore to stir up the Battle For Maryland.
We always felt like this should be more of a “rivalry” than a novelty. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a high-stakes battle between the team from the south in the burgundy in gold coming to Baltimore to face the Ravens as a 4-1 upstart NFL darling. Should be plenty of offense in this one on Sunday.
Earning back the trust of lost fan bases has been a theme here this week. Our old pal Chick Hernandez of USA9 returns to give Nestor some truths about the incredible transformation of the Washington NFL franchise, hailing victory once again and coming to Baltimore (and bringing fans buying high-priced tickets) for a Jayden Daniels vs. Lamar Jackson matchup that has locals ready for football.