“Expect the unexpected” strikes different tone with Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday
For a Ravens-Steelers rivalry in which we always say to “expect the unexpected,” the expression hit a different tone this […]
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Attempting to explain how the Pittsburgh Steelers are still undefeated
Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh says there’s plenty of Thanksgiving with yins in the Steel City as Roethlisberger and Tomlin want seconds with a depleted Ravens unit.
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Are undefeated Steelers only the second best team in AFC?
He’s written about all of the great Pittsburgh football teams up close but now Ed Bouchette of The Athletic watches from afar as the unlikely undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers try to author a different kind of story in 2020.
McPhee joins growing list of Ravens’ positive tests before Pittsburgh game
The veteran outside linebacker won’t be able to play in the Pittsburgh game, which is still scheduled for Thursday night.
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Ravens running backs Ingram, Dobbins test positive for COVID-19
A bad day for the Ravens turned worse late Sunday night with multiple members of the organization testing positive for COVID-19.
Ravens announce multiple COVID-19 positives three days before scheduled game in Pittsburgh
The Owings Mills training facility has been closed and all activities are being conducted virtually as contact tracing is completed.
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Inability to finish against Tennessee puts Ravens on ropes at Thanksgiving
Each side of the ball looked to the other to finish the game with neither getting the job done for Baltimore.
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Tackling the issue of tackling for Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens when Lamar Jackson doesn’t run all over the field and the defense has to step up and win a football game.
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Putting together pieces of Ravens mess after Titans loss
Luke Jones and Nestor reconstruct what happened after halftime and what felt like a comfortable lead against Tennessee on Sunday.
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Ravens need a renaissance more than revenge against Tennessee
Baltimore hasn’t really shaken that “hard truth” suffered 10 months ago.
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A midseason report card for Ravens
Leonard Raskin and Nestor debate the Ravens future at midway point with injuries and COVID threatening prosperity. And with a trip to Indianapolis ahead, a few thoughts from some real Baltimoreans about the legend of the Colts on 33rd Street.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 8 loss to Pittsburgh
Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson played one of his finest games as a Raven on Sunday.
Ravens’ Humphrey tests positive for COVID-19
The All-Pro cornerback played all 53 defensive snaps and five special-teams plays in Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh.
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The lingering concerns of a tough Ravens loss to Steelers
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss how the franchise must march on without Ronnie Stanley after a bad day for quarterback Lamar Jackson. On to Indianapolis…
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Steelers success still starts with defense
Longtime Pittsburgh football historian Ed Bouchette says the improvement of this version of the black and gold unit has been led by defensive acquisitions and talent.
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Jackson, Ravens go in wrong direction coming out of bye week
Lamar Jackson played his worst game since his rookie year against rival Pittsburgh on Sunday.
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Jackson on Pittsburgh loss: “I put that on me”
The reigning MVP committed four turnovers in what was his worst performance since his rookie season.
Harbaugh laments turnovers, loss of Stanley after defeat to Pittsburgh
The Ravens head coach expressed confidence in Orlando Brown Jr. and D.J. Fluker to step up for the injured All-Pro left tackle.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 8 clash with Pittsburgh
Lamar Jackson is aiming for his first big moment in the Baltimore-Pittsburgh rivalry
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Ingram doubtful, Smith questionable to play for Ravens against Pittsburgh
Veteran running back Mark Ingram didn’t practice all week after injuring his ankle in the win at Philadelphia.
Getting Ravens fans ready for Steelers visit on Sunday
Here’s what you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens battling for first place in the AFC North.
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Undefeated and very defensive in Pittsburgh
The loss of Devin Bush will affect the Steelers but Will Graves of the Associated Press says that Mike Tomlin
Ngakoue, Bryant debut at Ravens practice while Ingram, Humphrey sit out
Edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue was suited up for the first time in Owings Mills on Wednesday.
Jimmy Smith expects latest edition of Ravens-Steelers to come down to defense
Baltimore ranks first in scoring defense while Pittsburgh is allowing the fewest yards per game in the NFL.
Jackson says Ravens-Steelers about the cities as much as two teams
The Baltimore quarterback also called the Dez Bryant acquisition “tremendous” and couldn’t wait to hit the practice field with the veteran receiver.
Harbaugh on Dez Bryant: “When and if he’s ready to go, he’ll be out there”
The Ravens head coach tried his best to temper expectations for the former Dallas Cowboy who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2017.
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No one should be surprised to see Roethlisberger back to form in Pittsburgh
Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch returns to Baltimore Positive for some insights into his former teammate and the undefeated leader of the enemies of The Steel City.
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Revisiting 2020 Ravens predictions coming out of bye week
Is Luke Jones still picking Baltimore to go to the Super Bowl?
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Harbaugh hopeful injured Ingram will return for Pittsburgh game
The news was good for the veteran running back, but not so positive for reserve cornerback Anthony Averett.
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Ten Ravens predictions for the 2020 season
Luke Jones predicts whether the Ravens will win the third Lombardi Trophy in their 25-year history.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts at end of 2020 training camp
Jimmy Smith is embracing his new role as a Swiss army knife who could play inside or outside at cornerback or safety.
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Ravens regular-season moment No. 2: "We know what kind of quarterback we have"
In a throwback rivalry in which the most defining moments had always gone the other way, the Ravens finally owned theirs in the national spotlight.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on training camp preparations and other topics
Tight ends coach Bobby Engram was nominated for the PFWA’s George Halas Award this week.
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Ravens regular-season moment No. 11: Saluting Heinz Field
“I think there are going to be a lot of defining moments for Joe, but this is going to be one of them.”
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Ravens regular-season moment No. 18: 2,000 and then some
In the 2003 regular-season finale, Jamal Lewis eclipsed the 2,000-yard rushing mark and the Ravens broke their losing streak against Pittsburgh.
Ravens regular-season moment No. 21: Scott blows up Roethlisberger
“That’s probably the hardest I’ve ever been hit in my life.”
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Ravens set to play five prime-time games in 2020 schedule
A national audience will have no shortage of opportunities to watch reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2020 draft
Marlon Humphrey’s fifth-year option for 2021 being exercised was always elementary.
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Ravens find surprising trade partner for defensive end Chris Wormley
The 2017 third-round was traded along with a 2021 seventh-round pick to Pittsburgh for a fifth-round selection in next year’s draft
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on Marshal Yanda's retirement
The eight-time Pro Bowl selection has already lost 45 pounds since his final game in January.
