After latest torment to end disappointing 2025 season, Ravens need more serious change to break cycle
After Baltimore’s latest excruciating defeat, an offseason of uncomfortable questions begins in Owings Mills.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore and Pittsburgh collision course at The Confluence and fear of fallout
Lamar Jackson will play on Sunday night in Pittsburgh but will that be the difference in a playoff berth for the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long, mediocre roads that lead the two franchises toward a massive game that will define more than who gets to play a home next weekend as the AFC North champs.
Ravens have one last chance in Pittsburgh to reset disappointing 2025 season
This was always going to be a thankless regular season, but Baltimore still has a chance to roll the dice in the playoffs.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if Baltimore Ravens lose in Pittsburgh on Sunday night
It’s such a significant game because it will define what has been a confounding, deflating and defeated season for the Baltimore Ravens. After a 1-5 start, fumbles and mistakes and blown defenses – not to mention an injured version of Lamar Jackson for much of the season – John Harbaugh and the men in purple have a chance to fix it all in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if they’re not discussing a playoff game in Baltimore next weekend.
What happens Monday morning if Ravens lose in Pittsburgh on Sunday night?
It’s such a significant game because it will define what has been a confounding, deflating and defeated season for the Baltimore Ravens. After a 1-5 start, fumbles and mistakes and blown defenses – not to mention an injured version of Lamar Jackson for much of the season – John Harbaugh and the men in purple have a chance to fix it all in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens if they’re not discussing a playoff game in Baltimore next weekend.
The black and gold and purple collision course at The Confluence – and fear of failure fallout
Lamar Jackson will play on Sunday night in Pittsburgh but will that be the difference in a playoff berth for the Baltimore Ravens? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long, mediocre roads that lead the two franchises toward a massive game that will define more than who gets to play a home next weekend as the AFC North champs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 17 victory at Green Bay
Baltimore signed Derrick Henry for that exact kind of game on Saturday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 16 loss to New England
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore saw its playoff hopes plummet on Sunday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens heartening win in frigid Cincinnati to keep hope alive for January
A big effort on a frigid day in Cincinnati has renewed hope for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heartening 24-0 shutout win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals with a complete effort and a clear path to a January success style.
Ravens keep spirits bright with complete effort in Cincinnati
A big effort on a frigid day in Cincinnati has renewed hope for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heartening 24-0 shutout win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals with a complete effort and a clear path to a January success style.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens life on ledge in Cincinnati against Burrow and Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens are 6-7 and Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio aren’t convinced they’re going to repair a lost season as they prepare for another AFC North road game in Cincinnati as the NFL flexes them into a pair of holiday prime time games against New England and Green Bay. The road ahead is fraught with peril and better quarterbacks. So many questions that will be answered on the field by Lamar and company.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss bad Ravens defense and Super Bowl XXXV champs witnessing it
It certainly wasn’t a homecoming game with the Pittsburgh Steelers but it was quite a celebration for the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the greatest defense in the history of the game. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happened on the field against Aaron Rodgers in a bad 27-22 beat in Baltimore for the 6-7 and troubled Ravens defense.
Bad Ravens defense against Steelers and the legendarily stingy Super Bowl XXXV champs witnessing it
It certainly wasn’t a homecoming game with the Pittsburgh Steelers but it was quite a celebration for the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the greatest defense in the history of the game. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happened on the field against Aaron Rodgers in a bad 27-22 beat in Baltimore for the 6-7 and troubled Ravens defense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Andrews extension and Ravens prep for Steelers showdown
It came as a shock to most Baltimore Ravens fans when the club re-upped veteran tight end Mark Andrews for three more years but Luke Jones and Nestor try to make sense of a lot of the team’s offseason issues with salary cap, veteran players and a big renegotiation with Lamar Jackson. So, Eric DeCosta got started early during a crucial week of preparation for another Pittsburgh Steelers showdown for first place in the AFC North.
Marlon Humphrey on Ravens-Steelers: “If you can’t get up for this one, that shows something about your character”
Marlon Humphrey on Ravens-Steelers: “If you can’t get up for this one, that shows something about your character”
Hitting the mark on Andrews for three more years?
It came as a shock to most Baltimore Ravens fans when the club re-upped veteran tight end Mark Andrews for three more years but Luke Jones and Nestor try to make sense of a lot of the team’s offseason issues with salary cap, veteran players and a big renegotiation with Lamar Jackson. So, Eric DeCosta got started early during a crucial week of preparation for another Pittsburgh Steelers showdown for first place in the AFC North. Plenty of football here…
High stakes familiar, but December vibes for Ravens and Steelers anything but great
Baltimore is no stranger to an important showdown with Pittsburgh, but the vibes aren’t good for either team right now.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 13 loss to Cincinnati
Isaiah Likely’s goal-line fumble continued what’s been a disappointing contract year for the 25-year-old tight end.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense after loss to Burrow and Bengals
When the offense commits five turnovers it’s hard to blame the defense for a loss. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Joe Burrow coming back from a serious injury to defeat a beleaguered Ravens defense that lost some luster on Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Getting defensive about Ravens defense after loss to Burrow and Bengals
When the offense commits five turnovers it’s hard to blame the defense for a loss. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Joe Burrow coming back from a serious injury to defeat a beleaguered Ravens defense that lost some luster on Thanksgiving night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Hamilton injury after win over Jets
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
#ColumnNes: Can the Ravens still win the Super Bowl? I wasn’t the one who counted ‘em out at 1-5
It’s all sitting there for the former 1-5 squad. Now, after five in a row against the JV, can the Ravens improve and earn their way through the thickest part of a playoff march with Lamar Jackson nursing a bad wheel? You bring the turkey and I’ll bring the pumpkin pie and we’ll find out.
Getting defensive about the Ravens needs after five wins in a row
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Ravens still determining Week 11 status for injured Humphrey, Bateman
A finger injury limited cornerback Marlon Humphrey over the course of Sunday’s win in Minnesota.
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate Ravens three in a row for Ravens after beating Vikings in Minnesota
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
Celebrating the purple positivity of three consecutive Ravens wins
The record says the Baltimore Ravens are 4-5 but Luke Jones and Nestor go all “Baltimore Positive” in celebrating three wins in a row for the men of John Harbaugh after another win over the Minnesota Vikings and the possibilities of a AFC North title. It’s been a much better month for health and results but is this team really a Super Bowl contender?
Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with potential deals of Baltimore Ravens and NFL menu of Eric DeCosta
Making a massive deal at the NFL trade deadline would not be unique for the Baltimore Ravens. With needs on the offensive and defensive lines and an urgent need for a pass rusher, Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with the potential deals and conversations and the real NFL menu of Eric DeCosta as a 3-5 seeks to improve and chase an AFC playoff berth.
How creative can DeCosta and Ravens get on eve of NFL trade deadline?
Making a massive deal at the NFL trade deadline would not be unique for the Baltimore Ravens. With needs on the offensive and defensive lines and an urgent need for a pass rusher, Luke Jones and Nestor get creative with the potential deals and conversations and the real NFL menu of Eric DeCosta as a 3-5 seeks to improve and chase an AFC playoff berth.
Ravens trade cornerback Jaire Alexander to Philadelphia in late-round pick swap
The two-time Pro Bowl selection appeared in just two games for Baltimore despite much hype for his mid-June signing.
