Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 clash with Cincinnati
“Must-win” descriptions are overused, but this AFC North showdown is pivotal for both teams.
Lamar Jackson
NFL Week 11: Big spreads and bad teams with hurt quarterbacks
Christian Horton of Hollywood Casino Perryville brings Nestor back to earth on his NFL Picks in Week 11 where he began the week 78-70-4 but has been trending under .500 since Halloween.
Asking Anthony Mitchell what it’s like to watch his son run the ball for Ravens
Former Ravens 2001 Super Bowl run playoff hero and safety Anthony Mitchell joins Nestor to discuss path of his son Keaton to the NFL spotlight from Atlanta to East Carolina. Words of wisdom here borne of experience! We loved this conversation with our old friend from the Festivus Maximus days of The Barn.
Ravens defense didn’t look No. 1 against Browns on Sunday
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive deficiencies in Ravens awful loss to DeShaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor put Ravens loss to Browns into perspective in AFC North
In the aftermath of an awful meltdown and loss to the Browns, here come the Cincinnati Bengals who had their own home defeat on Sunday. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor put the Ravens loss to Cleveland into perspective in the suddenly crowded AFC North division race.
Lamar Jackson not happy about missing on deep balls in recent games
Lamar Jackson not happy about missing on deep balls in recent games
Lost opportunities are stacking up on Harbaugh and Ravens
For the third time this season, the Baltimore Ravens snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to lament a 14-point squandered late lead in an an awful loss to Browns at home.
Big stakes, short week and tall assignment against Burrow and Bengals
In the aftermath of an awful meltdown and loss to the Browns, here come the Cincinnati Bengals who had their own home defeat on Sunday. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor put the Ravens loss to Cleveland into perspective in the suddenly crowded AFC North division race.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 loss to Cleveland
Keaton Mitchell was again a bright spot, but why did the rookie see so little playing time in the second half?
Ravens come crashing back to earth in all-too-familiar fashion
“It’s definitely just shocking, frustrating, but it’s the NFL. You have to bring your best game forward every Sunday.”
#ColumnNes The Browns ground down dirts the Ravens in embarrassing home meltdown
In Cleveland, they’ll call it a second half masterpiece. Here in Baltimore, it’s a wake-up call for the Ravens that they’re not as good as those Power Rankings and clips from last week said they were and the same ones that we’re sure John Harbaugh never reads or watches. Nestor Aparicio checks in with #ColumnNes after the hideous 33-31 loss.
Ravens blow 14-point lead, fall 33-31 to Cleveland on game-ending field goal
Baltimore led 31-17 before the Browns scored the final 16 points of the game.
Lamar Jackson reflects on blown fourth-quarter lead in 33-31 loss to Cleveland
Lamar Jackson reflects on blown fourth-quarter lead in 33-31 loss to Cleveland
Christian Horton of Hollywood Casino in Perryville gives Nestor a chance for NFL Pick redemption in Week 10
Just when Nestor gets on a little NFL pigskin pick ’em roll, a nasty 6-8 campaign turned his football weekend sour. Now 73-61-4 on the season, he joins sportsbook manager Christian Horton from Hollywood Casino Perryville to try to get back on track as the Ravens play twice this week in Baltimore.
Good health and keeping Lamar Jackson upright
As the Ravens groove into the second half with Cleveland and Cincinnati ahead in the coming days, Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos for a midseason Ravens report card and a second half prognosis that is all about keeping Number Eight on the field.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cleveland
In a battle between elite defenses, Patrick Queen says the Ravens “just want to talk with our pads.”
That defense of the Cleveland Browns looks pretty good, too!
Longtime Cleveland sports media insider Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor to Berea and offers many Browns insights before the Ravens rematch on Sunday against DeShaun Watson and the retooled defense and Baltimore native Jim Schwartz finding ways to get Myles Garrett loose.
Division familiarity brings another good test for Ravens offense
Cleveland’s top-shelf defense will face Lamar Jackson and Todd Monken’s offense for the second time this season.
Halfway through this football season, picking NFL winners is not easy
Just when Nestor gets on a little NFL pigskin pick ’em roll, a nasty 6-8 campaign turned his football weekend sour. Now 73-61-4 on the season, he joins sportsbook manager Christian Horton from Hollywood Casino Perryville to try to get back on track as the Ravens play twice this week in Baltimore.
Cleveland sports insider Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor Browns insights before Ravens rematch on Sunday
Longtime Cleveland sports media insider Daryl Ruiter brings Nestor to Berea and offers many Browns insights before the Ravens rematch on Sunday against DeShaun Watson and the retooled defense and Baltimore native Jim Schwartz finding ways to get Myles Garrett loose.
Former Ravens 2001 hero Anthony Mitchell joins Nestor to discuss path of son Keaton to NFL spotlight
Former Ravens 2001 Super Bowl run playoff hero and safety Anthony Mitchell joins Nestor to discuss path of his son Keaton to the NFL spotlight from Atlanta to East Carolina. Words of wisdom here borne of experience! We loved this conversation with our old friend from the Festivus Maximus days of The Barn.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss complimentary and dominant football Ravens are playing in November
With the 7-2 Ravens riding an eye-opening winning streak and big games with Cleveland and Cincinnati coming at home this week, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the complimentary and dominant brand of football the Ravens are playing in November.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss surging Ravens and importance of next 10 days with Browns and Bengals
After a glorious summery day and a 37-3 rout over the Seattle Seahawks, our Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the surging Ravens and the importance of next 10 days and winning key AFC North matchups with formidable Browns and Bengals.
Lamar Jackson talks progress of Ravens offense entering Week 10 clash with Browns
Lamar Jackson talks progress of Ravens offense entering Week 10 clash with Browns
Is this the best version of the Ravens we’ve ever seen?
With the 7-2 Ravens riding an eye-opening winning streak and big games with Cleveland and Cincinnati coming at home this week, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the complimentary and dominant brand of football the Ravens are playing in November.
Good health and great enthusiasm powering Ravens homestand
After a glorious summery day and a 37-3 rout over the Seattle Seahawks, our Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the surging Ravens and the importance of next 10 days and winning key AFC North matchups with formidable Browns and Bengals.
Ravens with a rare chance to bury rest of AFC North by end of next week
Quite a mini-week ahead with the upstart Browns and rejuvenated Bengals coming to Baltimore just four days apart as the rest of the NFL looks to the Ravens as a legitimate Super Bowl favorite. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss DeShaun Watson, Joe Burrow and what will stand in the way of the best laid purple plans before Thanksgiving.
The guy who knows the numbers says Ravens should be Super Bowl favorites
Many consider him to be the Godfather of modern football analytics. The always analytical Aaron Schatz has moved his important football work over to FTN Network and brings Nestor some fresh Lamar gospel via DVOA and the metrics of the Baltimore Ravens as his Super Bowl favorite based on their solid play of the first half.
#ColumnNes Now, the only question is how good the 2023 Baltimore Ravens can be
Don’t blink: Defense at work! The floor is suddenly rising and the health, cohesive improvement and sheer talent of the Ravens starts to flash the promise that something special is at work in the sixth season of The Revolution of Lamar Jackson. Read Nestor Aparicio’s latest #ColumnNes in the aftermath of the Ravens’ 37-3 rout over Seattle.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 win over Seattle
Rookie Keaton Mitchell’s breakout effort figures to shake up the running back rotation moving forward.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar, OBJ and efficiency and productivity of Ravens offense
As the Ravens get healthier and more productive on offense, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent productivity of Odell Beckham, Jr. and the enthusiasm for rookie Keaton Mitchell to carry the load moving forward.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise Mike Macdonald and Ravens defense after punishing Geno Smith and Seahawks in rout
Luke Jones and Nestor praise Mike Macdonald and Ravens defense after punishing Geno Smith and Seahawks in rout
Measuring the value of OBJ to Ravens offense
As the Ravens get healthier and more productive on offense, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent productivity of Odell Beckham, Jr. and the enthusiasm for rookie Keaton Mitchell to carry the load moving forward.
Ravens get back to roots of bully defense
After beating the Lions and Seahawks 75-9 at home this month, it’s time to talk about the legacy of Ravens bully ball on defense. Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and all three levels of the unit after punishing Geno Smith and Seahawks in another home rout and stuffing.
Ravens defense looking more and more special after another dominant effort
Baltimore’s defense is playing much better than the “good for today’s NFL” compliment we’ve grown accustomed to using in recent years.
Now, the only question is how good the 2023 Baltimore Ravens can be
Don’t blink: Defense at work! The floor is suddenly rising and the health, cohesive improvement and sheer talent of the Ravens starts to flash the promise that something special is at work in the sixth season of The Revolution of Lamar Jackson. Hear Nestor Aparicio’s latest #ColumnNes in the aftermath of the Ravens’ 37-3 rout over Seattle.
Ravens dominate on both sides of ball in 37-3 win over Seattle
After a fourth straight win, first-place Baltimore is 7-2 for the first time since 2019.
Lamar Jackson credits Ravens offensive line for big rushing day
Lamar Jackson credits Ravens offensive line for big rushing day
Luke Jones wraps up another baseball season and previews Ravens and Seahawks with Dennis Koulatsos
Luke Jones wraps up another baseball season and previews Ravens and Seahawks with Dennis Koulatsos
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 9 tilt with Seattle
Will Baltimore improve to 7-2 for the first time since 2019?
