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.
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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.
Defense, special teams lead way early before Ravens pull away for 41-17 win over Browns
Roquan Smith and the Baltimore defense rebounded from the Week 1 collapse with a strong day against the Browns.
Roquan Smith caps big defensive day with 63-yard fumble return for touchdown
Roquan Smith caps big defensive day with 63-yard fumble return for touchdown
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss at Buffalo
Jaire Alexander was hardly the only Baltimore defensive player to struggle, but he didn’t look ready to play after an extended summer absence.
Roquan Smith says “forcing it to be a dropback game” key to slowing Josh Allen and Buffalo offense
Roquan Smith says “forcing it to be a dropback game” key to slowing Josh Allen and Buffalo offense
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for kickoff as Ravens head to Buffalo to begin Super Bowl march
We’ve waited nearly eight months and it’s finally time to begin another NFL season. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to get ready for kickoff as the Ravens head to Buffalo to begin a Super Bowl march with the highest of expectations and the Bills ready the begin the closeout of their beloved stadium in Orchard Park.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kyle Hamilton contract and role within Ravens defense as Bills await
With the 2025 season about to kickoff, Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Raves made it very clear about the significance of “safety” Kyle Hamilton for the future of the franchise and the leadership of its defense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new $100 million contract and the evolving role and status of the most important chess piece the team has on its emerging defense.
Ravens begin Super Bowl march to February in September with Buffalo in the way (again)
We’ve waited nearly eight months and it’s finally time to begin another NFL season. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to get ready for kickoff as the Ravens head to Buffalo to begin a Super Bowl march with the highest of expectations and the Bills ready the begin the closeout of their beloved stadium in Orchard Park.
Why is Kyle Hamilton so important to Ravens defense and its future?
With the 2025 season about to kickoff, Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Raves made it very clear about the significance of “safety” Kyle Hamilton for the future of the franchise and the leadership of its defense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new $100 million contract and the evolving role and status of the most important chess piece the team has on its emerging defense.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens final cuts and weekend getaway before Bills prep gets serious
The Baltimore Ravens’ players will get the weekend off and away and then it’s “go” time in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final cuts, concerns and where to focus as the Buffalo Bills await next Sunday night for a revenge bowl that will wreck someone’s Monday morning to start the season.
Shuffling off to Buffalo to begin the March to February
The Baltimore Ravens’ players will get the weekend off and away and then it’s “go” time in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final cuts, concerns and where to focus as the Buffalo Bills await next Sunday night for a revenge bowl that will wreck someone’s Monday morning to start the season.
Breaking down the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
What impact will DeAndre Hopkins make as the No. 3 wideout in his age-33 season?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens final roster cuts and getting to 53 for Buffalo opener
Don’t expect a lot of “big” news this week but our WNST Text Service will tell you about a few edge-of-the-roster manuevering of the Baltimore Ravens as the cuts become complete. Let Luke Jones and Nestor help clarify the incredible strength of the overall roster as the team looks to bare down on a pivotal AFC blockbuster to start the campaign in Buffalo on September 7th.
The final cuts are never really “final” with Ravens revolving roster
Don’t expect a lot of “big” news this week but our WNST Text Service will tell you about a few edge-of-the-roster manuevering of the Baltimore Ravens as the cuts become complete. Let Luke Jones and Nestor help clarify the incredible strength of the overall roster as the team looks to bare down on a pivotal AFC blockbuster to start the campaign in Buffalo on September 7th.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens preseason depth and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations
With some roster depth issues for preseason football, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens’ real depth chart and leadership prepping for another season of huge expectations in Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Baltimore conducted its final padded practice Wednesday before the second preseason tilt at Dallas.
