Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 meeting with New England
Baltimore has one last chance to improve upon its disappointing 3-5 record at home in 2025.
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Luke Jones and Nestor acknowledge changing tides of AFC playoff picture as Ravens host Patriots
As the upstart New England Patriots come to Baltimore, it’s not lost on Luke Jones and Nestor that it’s probably the first of many battles with MVP candidate Drake Maye. The AFC playoffs will include some new faces and old places as the changing tides of the Super Bowl race crystalize through the holidays with big games ahead.
With Mahomes and Burrow eliminated, AFC will find QB youngbloods in January
As the upstart New England Patriots come to Baltimore, it’s not lost on Luke Jones and Nestor that it’s probably the first of many battles with MVP candidate Drake Maye. The AFC playoffs will include some new faces and old places as the changing tides of the Super Bowl race crystalize through the holidays with big games ahead.
Lamar Jackson misses practice due to “flu” illness as Ravens prepare to host New England
A few other Baltimore starters also sat out Wednesday with minor injuries.
Ravens lose rookie inside linebacker Teddye Buchanan to torn ACL
The fourth-round pick out of Cal injured his right knee late in the first quarter of Sunday’s win in Cincinnati.
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.
Late overturned touchdown helps Pittsburgh knock off Ravens in 27-22 final
Baltimore’s AFC North hopes took a major hit after a second straight home defeat to a division rival.
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ disappointing defensive effort in 27-22 loss to Pittsburgh
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ disappointing defensive effort in 27-22 loss to Pittsburgh
Roquan Smith preaching Ravens’ need to seize opportunity against Pittsburgh on Sunday
Roquan Smith preaching Ravens’ need to seize opportunity against Pittsburgh on Sunday
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.
Roquan Smith says Ravens defense “just didn’t get the job done” in second half
Roquan Smith says Ravens defense “just didn’t get the job done” in second half
Ravens commit five turnovers, fall 32-14 to Cincinnati on Thanksgiving night
It was a miserable night for Lamar Jackson and the offense as Baltimore’s five-game winning streak was snapped.
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.
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.
Ravens overcome another slow start to top Jets 23-10 for fifth straight victory
The defense and special teams led the way as Baltimore moved into a first-place tie with Pittsburgh in the AFC North.
Roquan Smith discusses another strong defensive performance for Ravens in Sunday’s win over Jets
Roquan Smith discusses another strong defensive performance for Ravens in Sunday’s win over Jets
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too close for comfort Ravens win over Browns
It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens.
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.
Ravens leave plenty of doubts after escaping Cleveland
It was far from a textbook victory for the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Sunday. Three turnovers, a sputtering offense and the need for a Mark Andrews trick play on 4th and 1 were all featured in the win over the Browns. But that makes four in a row and three in a row on the road. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect a too-close-for-comfort but satisfying win for the 5-5 Ravens.
Roquan Smith on Teddye Buchanan’s development: “I’m just excited for everything that’s in store for him”
Roquan Smith on Teddye Buchanan’s development: “I’m just excited for everything that’s in store for him”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens strengths and playoff pathway and schedules as health and improvement stoke confidence
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess reality of Baltimore Ravens situation in unique AFC playoff race
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
No other 4-5 team has ever had more confidence in making NFL playoffs than Ravens
It’s not a “homer” vibe to think that the one-time 1-5 Baltimore Ravens are now the favorites to win the AFC North. Most of the NFL sees the remaining schedule and starts penciling in wins for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss that it won’t be easy but it’s all certainly sitting right there in a carousel NFL season.
The Ravens’ unique path to a playoff run comes now
It was ugly a few weeks ago when the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5 and heavily injured. But, three wins in a row has fumigated the terrible start, and Luke Jones and Nestor assess the current reality of a weak schedule and a middling pack of AFC playoff hopefuls that still has Owings Mills believing in a January Super Bowl run.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 win at Minnesota
After a slow start to his rookie season, Malaki Starks is looking more comfortable and making more plays.
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?
Ravens hope physical, versatile Dre’Mont Jones can make difference for defense rest of way
Jones isn’t a household name, but Baltimore coaches and players certainly sound excited to have him join the fold.
Dear John Harbaugh: How many of the lies do you think we believe?
Making commercials when you win; hiding without accountability or the expectation of it when you lose. And, lately, you lose far too much…and hide far too frequently. And that starts with your owner and oozes into your locker room. And manifests with wealthy, entitled players hiding in defeat. It’s beyond a “bad look.” It’s what losers do – and true champions would never even consider. Accountability is optional for the Baltimore Ravens but the scoreboard and standings don’t lie.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improving and healing Ravens defense shutting down Tua and Dolphins attack
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss homecoming return of Lamar Jackson in victory over hapless Dolphins
Ravens finally start getting ‘defensive’ in Miami
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Tuesday, Luke Jones and Nestor assess the defensive performance of the maligned group of Baltimore Ravens in Miami and ways that Eric DeCosta might be looking to improve the pass rush and the injured interior line.
The magic of Lamar returns in Miami homecoming win over stinky Fish
The triumphant return of Lamar Jackson on Thursday Night Football gives the Baltimore Ravens hope to overcome the lost 1-5 start and become a playoff “favorite” again. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a choppy first half but a strong finish in a 28-6 win over the hapless Miami Dolphins in a homecoming for the two-time MVP quarterback.
Getting Lamar under center in Miami
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Miami and return of Lamar Jackson to Ravens
