Twelve Ravens Thoughts coming out of Week 7 bye
“Must-win game” is an overused term, but this is a 1-5 team that hasn’t won in over a month and is coming off extra rest.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the plight and path of last place Ravens as Bears invade Baltimore
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
Lamar Jackson sits out first post-bye practice as Ravens welcome others back to field
The star quarterback hasn’t practiced or played in a game since injuring his hamstring in the Sept. 28 loss at Kansas City.
Getting Lamar back on the field is the ‘only’ thing for Ravens
Spending a bye weekend on the couch allowed Luke Jones and Nestor to watch the rest of the NFL and the emerging young quarterbacks coming to life. This week, the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens will need to get off the mat and win two football games in four days beginning with the Chicago Bears on Sunday before flying off to Miami to play the woeful Dolphins. How to win two in a row?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
Lamar. Roquan. Hamilton. Humphrey. We’re still (mostly) buying that the Baltimore Ravens can climb back into the AFC playoff picture if they can get their best players back on the field against a weak upcoming schedule. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for head coach John Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens.
Who is going to get healthy and when?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many bye week issues and concerns for Harbaugh and the last place Baltimore Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Craig Heist and hold John Harbaugh accountable in Ravens bye week mess
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
A tribute to Heisty and media friendships
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
Tavius Robinson out 6-8 weeks, Ronnie Stanley hoping to get ankle “healed up” during Ravens’ bye
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson suffered a fractured foot in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Math now becoming major obstacle to Ravens saving 2025 season spiraling out of control
Just four teams since the 1970 merger have rebounded from a 1-5 start to make the playoffs.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 meeting with Los Angeles Rams
The Alohi Gilman trade should enable Baltimore to use Kyle Hamilton at the line of scrimmage more often.
Jackson still sidelined, but Hamilton returns to practice as Ravens revamp safety group
After sitting out the Week 5 loss to Houston, Kyle Hamilton practiced on a limited basis Wednesday.
Utter lack of fight in Ravens’ blowout loss to Houston goes deeper than injuries
“No excuses for injuries. We’re professionals. You get paid to play. Gotta play better.”
Ravens officially rule out Lamar Jackson, three defensive starters for Week 5 tilt with Houston
Star quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his hamstring in the 37-20 loss at Kansas City.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens many injuries and pathway to victory against Texans with Cooper Rush
With Lamar Jackson sidelined this week in Owings Mills, it’s time to face the reality of what the Baltimore Ravens offensive potential and pathway to a win over the Houston Texans will be without No. 8 and a huge chunk of the defense. Hard times for #RavensFlock, as Luke Jones and Nestor preview a pair of 1-3 teams fighting for any ugly win available.
What is Ravens path to victory with Cooper Rush?
With Lamar Jackson sidelined this week in Owings Mills, it’s time to face the reality of what the Baltimore Ravens offensive potential and pathway to a win over the Houston Texans will be without No. 8 and a huge chunk of the defense. Hard times for #RavensFlock, as Luke Jones and Nestor preview a pair of 1-3 teams fighting for any ugly win available.
Jackson headlines long list of Ravens’ practice absences as Rush prepares to fill in against Houston
Should Lamar Jackson miss Sunday’s tilt because of a hamstring injury, Cooper Rush would start against the Texans in Week 5.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens numerous injuries and wonder who gets back on the field against Texans
None of the news has been encouraging out of Owings Mills. The injuries to Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley on the offense and the decimation of the defensive front with Nnamdi Madubuike gone for the year and Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins all early exits in Kansas City, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the scorecard you’ll need to identify who will play against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Big losses and mounting injuries change the course for Harbaugh and Ravens
None of the news has been encouraging out of Owings Mills. The injuries to Lamar Jackson and Ronnie Stanley on the offense and the decimation of the defensive front with Nnamdi Madubuike gone for the year and Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins all early exits in Kansas City, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the scorecard you’ll need to identify who will play against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 loss at Kansas City
Roquan Smith was one of several players injured in Sunday’s lopsided defeat to Kansas City.
As Jackson’s Week 5 status remains unclear, Ravens rule out Madubuike for remainder of season
Head coach John Harbaugh said there was “no way” Lamar Jackson could have returned to Sunday’s game in Kansas City.
Benefit of doubt for Ravens wearing thin after latest clunker and batch of injuries in Kansas City
It doesn’t matter how much the oddsmakers, football analytics community, and pundits fawned over this team’s potential entering 2025.
When the defensive depth chart isn’t deep enough
The entire defensive line of the Baltimore Ravens was ravaged with injury before the game started in Kansas City. Now, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins added to the injury report, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive deficiencies and obvious depth concerns amidst mass losses and an atrocious 1-3 start to a season with Super Bowl expectations.
Picking up the ugly pieces of a horrendous Ravens loss to Chiefs in Kansas City
It was a bad day in Kansas City for the Baltimore Ravens. Now 1-3 and overwhelmed by a game filled with injuries, Luke Jones and Nestor pick up the ugly pieces of a horrendous loss to Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive deficiencies of Ravens defense and depth concerns amidst mass injuries
The entire defensive line of the Baltimore Ravens was ravaged with injury before the game started in Kansas City. Now, with Roquan Smith, Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins added to the injury report, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive deficiencies and obvious depth concerns amidst mass losses and an atrocious 1-3 start to a season with Super Bowl expectations.
Ravens at Chiefs: Someone is going to be 1-3 on Sunday night
It’s not the heavyweight fight we expected in Kansas City on Sunday as both teams are 1-2 and need to start winning football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the high stakes for Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes and the franchises as the Ravens travel to the Chiefs as a dubious 2 1/2-point road favorite at Arrowhead Stadium.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss high stakes of Sunday as Ravens travel to Chiefs as a dubious favorite
It’s not the heavyweight fight we expected in Kansas City on Sunday as both teams are 1-2 and need to start winning football games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the high stakes for Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes and the franchises as the Ravens travel to the Chiefs as a dubious 2 1/2-point road favorite at Arrowhead Stadium.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Detroit
Luke Jones offers his purple musings on a humbling loss for Baltimore on Monday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss problems Ravens had with Lions in losing battle
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss problems Ravens had with Lions in losing battle
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lions roaring in Baltimore after Ravens defenses disintegrates at home
It was a bad night at the stadium. The Baltimore Ravens were mostly manhandled by the Detroit Lions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the roar of Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson after a demoralizing 38-30 loss and a short week of prep for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Ravens defense that felt defenseless to Lions attack
It’s a rare morning-after where we’re discussing the Baltimore Ravens’ defense getting pushed around at home. Luke Jones and Nestor the many discuss problems the purple men of Zach Orr had in stopping the run, rushing Lions quarterback Jared Goff or defending the pass in a bad 38-30 beat to Detroit on Monday Night Football.
Heeding the roar of Detroit Lions in sound Ravens defeat
It was a bad night at the stadium. The Baltimore Ravens were mostly manhandled by the Detroit Lions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the roar of Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson after a demoralizing 38-30 loss and a short week of prep for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lions strengths and Ravens challenges on Monday night
Getting you ready for Monday Night Football under the bright lights in Baltimore. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strengths and threats that the Detroit Lions bring to the Ravens and Lamar Jackson.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 clash with Detroit
Marlon Humphrey and a banged-up defense will have their hands full against an explosive Detroit offense.
Making sure the Lions don’t make it a jungle on Monday night
Getting you ready for Monday Night Football under the bright lights in Baltimore. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strengths and threats that the Detroit Lions bring to the Ravens and Lamar Jackson.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of NFL after Week 2 and Ravens thumping of Browns
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
Life is easier for Ravens in AFC North without Burrow on the field
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and Browns to Ravens on Sunday
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
The final fall of Joe Flacco in Baltimore wasn’t pretty
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
Ravens flip script in home opener for convincing win over Cleveland
The defense and special teams led the way to overcome a sluggish start by the Baltimore offense.
