Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 clash with Pittsburgh
Will Baltimore pull into a first-place tie in the AFC North or will the Steelers celebrate a division title on the Ravens’ home field?
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Luke Jones and Nestor buckle the chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
When a Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore late season matchup has the big stage and high stakes
Luke Jones and Nestor buckle up the the holiday chinstraps for Steelers at Ravens for AFC North supremacy and the Christmas follow up as the Chiefs and Texans will factor into all of this before Santa comes down the chimney. We got a big one in Baltimore on Saturday evening!
After lengthy Pittsburgh drought, Ravens need win for both their psyche and playoff path
Baltimore has lost eight of nine against the Steelers and is 4-12 going back to the 2016 Christmas Day loss in Pittsburgh.
Marlon Humphrey says “focus has to be at a premium” for Ravens to reverse losing ways against Pittsburgh
Marlon Humphrey says “focus has to be at a premium” for Ravens to reverse losing ways against Pittsburgh
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens beatdown of hapless Giants in Meadowlands
On a day when the Baltimore Ravens seemed to have everything working against the over-matched New York Giants, the dozen penalties were a reminder of the mistakes that has led this team to five losses. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 35-14 beatdown of the hapless Giants in the Meadowlands and short week before Pittsburgh arrives.
A dozen flags later, we evaluate all of Ravens misdeeds and penalties
On a day when the Baltimore Ravens seemed to have everything working against the over-matched New York Giants, the dozen penalties were a reminder of the mistakes that has led this team to five losses. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a 35-14 beatdown of the hapless Giants in the Meadowlands and short week before Pittsburgh arrives.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens options at bye week to improve on five losses and self scout
The benching of Marcus Williams. The offensive line not holding up as well as hoped. The porous defense. The obvious misses and concerns with the kicker. It’s all resulted in a less-than-predicted 8-5 mark at a very-late bye week for the mostly-healthy Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many concerns and the team’s ability to rebound with an ambitious schedule of games in New York, hosting Pittsburgh and traveling to Houston on Christmas to kick start a playoff march that will put them on the road amidst hostility.
After pre-bye improvement, Ravens pass defense aiming to “attack people” down final stretch
“I feel like we can get a little more aggressive now. It’s all 11 [guys], especially me included, coaches, everybody.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 14 bye
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as Lamar Jackson and the Ravens return to work for the stretch run.
The road ahead before the road in January
The benching of Marcus Williams. The offensive line not holding up as well as hoped. The porous defense. The obvious misses and concerns with the kicker. It’s all resulted in a less-than-predicted 8-5 mark at a very-late bye week for the mostly-healthy Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many concerns and the team’s ability to rebound with an ambitious schedule of games in New York, hosting Pittsburgh and traveling to Houston on Christmas to kick start a playoff march that will put them on the road amidst hostility.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens fifth loss of season to Eagles and bye week issues for Men of Harbaugh
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
The losses are suddenly adding up for the Ravens
After the fifth loss of the season to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive struggles, defensive breakdowns and the withering special teams of the Baltimore Ravens as a much-needed bye week comes for The Men of John Harbaugh.
Offense, special teams falter as Ravens stagger into bye week with 24-19 loss to Philadelphia
The offense struggled after a fast start and Justin Tucker missed two field goals and an extra point as Baltimore fell to 8-5.
Marlon Humphrey discusses defensive effort in Ravens’ Week 13 loss to Philadelphia
Marlon Humphrey discusses defensive effort in Ravens’ Week 13 loss to Philadelphia
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 13 showdown with Philadelphia
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are the first 1,300-yard rushers to meet in a season in 12 years.
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor praise defensive effort against Herbert and Chargers in big Ravens win in Los Angeles
Finding a way to win without Roquan
The collective effort of the Baltimore Ravens’ defense shined in Los Angeles in a big win over Justin Herbert and the Chargers but most impressive was the ability to play and win without the anchor of the unit in Roquan Smith. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the short week before Saquon Barkley and teh Eagles arrive.
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
For Ravens, Roquan injury and stopping Herbert move to Monday night prime time
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
The only sports logo and fashion voice we trust explores the history and rush of colors and jerseys and gimmicks
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said: “We cheer for the clothes!” And he wasn’t wrong. Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom returns as Nestor’s king of the fashion police and logos to discuss modern sports jerseys and the Baltimore Ravens’ Color Rush purple helmets with the angry KISS bird that fell short.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens road ahead against Chargers and John vs. Jim in HarBowl III
When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.
Ravens and Roquan limp toward Hollywood and the charge of HarBowl III
When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.
Ravens hope they’ve found true answers in secondary for surging Chargers
Ar’Darius Washington has taken over as a starting safety for Baltimore’s revamped secondary.
Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens
Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching, composure, discipline and Ravens mojo after another loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.
Instead of character-building win, same doubts linger for Ravens with another loss to Pittsburgh
“We can’t be beating ourselves in these types of games. We have to find a way to fix that. It’s annoying.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens ugly loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
The bad mojo and look of an ugly Ravens loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Boswell’s six field goals lead Pittsburgh to 18-16 win over mistake-riddled Ravens
Baltimore failed on a 2-point conversion try that would have tied the game with 1:06 to play.
Marlon Humphrey on latest loss to Steelers: “It’s clear we’ve really struggled against them over the years”
Marlon Humphrey on latest loss to Steelers: “It’s clear we’ve really struggled against them over the years”
#ColumnNes: Steel trying to figure out how to win in Pittsburgh
The Baltimore Ravens are not playing smart football. The lack of discipline across the board has reared its head and leaves them as indistinct as their 7-4 mark headed to face to the Chargers.
They are the most penalized team in the NFL. And continually adding to the resume.
They have earned the distinction of the 32nd-ranked team against the pass. Somehow, the Steelers even managed to run for 122 yards on them on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 showdown in Pittsburgh
Patrick Queen’s comments this week were much ado about nothing, but they added spice to a rivalry lacking it recently.
Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss modern sports jerseys and Color Rush purple helmets
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said: “We cheer for the clothes!” And he wasn’t wrong. Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom returns as Nestor’s king of the fashion police and logos to discuss modern sports jerseys and the Baltimore Ravens’ Color Rush purple helmets with the angry KISS bird that fell short.
Ravens attempt to tighten defense in Pittsburgh
When you’re 32nd in the league at defending the pass, opponents aren’t likely to run much. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive issues and the extra prep for an inspired first-place Steelers team led by Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh. A big game at The Confuence on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers threat
The rivalry is real. The stakes are high. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for (another) Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers’ threat to the purple kingdom and a first-place AFC North showdown at the Confluence.
A Danger Russ roadtrip to Pittsburgh for Ravens defense
The rivalry is real. The stakes are high. Luke Jones and Nestor get Ravens fans ready for (another) Pittsburgh Week and a real Steelers’ threat to the purple kingdom and a first-place AFC North showdown at the Confluence.
“Everything is on the table” as Ravens seek improvement for pass defense
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens know they have a serious pass defense problem. Head coach John Harbaugh said improving
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 win over Cincinnati
Baltimore completed a season sweep of the AFC North rival Bengals in a 35-34 thriller on Thursday night.
Jackson, Ravens offense continue carrying “little bros” who must find way to get better
Marlon Humphrey was very critical of Baltimore’s defense following Thursday’s 35-34 win over Cincinnati.
