A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
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NFL-leading nine Ravens players named to this year’s Pro Bowl
Zay Flowers is the first wide receiver to be named to the Pro Bowl in Ravens history.
Roquan Smith still sees great future for Trenton Simpson despite Ravens rookie’s demotion
Roquan Smith still sees great future for Trenton Simpson despite Ravens rookie’s demotion
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss improvement of Ravens defense after shutdown on Stroud and Texans
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
Is this emerging Ravens defense good enough to win a Super Bowl?
The formerly porous Ravens secondary looked healed against Pittsburgh and Houston during Christmas week and that makes this new-and-improved defense worthy of going into Buffalo and Kansas City in January and winning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sudden emergence of Zack Orr’s unit and how roles have changed, starters have been benched and the pass rush has blossomed with better coverage on the back end.
ColumnNes: Big plays, big hits and Ravens showed no quit against Steelers
The Ravens talked all week about being locked in, and in the end, they were. Creating turnovers. And even landing on your own fumbles. It all matters this time of year. Turnovers turn over games. The Steelers made too many mistakes. Russell Wilson fumbled early and got picked late. Ballgame.
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!
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss AFC playoff race and Ravens and Steelers significance to the picture
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and pass rush as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
Just the way we want it: Pittsburgh at Baltimore for AFC North crown
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play at least twice a year. Sometimes, they even meet in January. There is nothing better than the best rivalry in the NFL on a big stage for the holidays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the AFC playoff picture and the significance of Saturday’s big game on a path to the Super Bowl in February.
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.
Ravens defense ready to be tested as Steelers approach with AFC North at stake
By any measurement, the Baltimore Ravens saw the junior varsity in the Meadowlands on Sunday with the New York Giants. As a 6.5 point favorite at home on Saturday afternoon, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers come to town looking to test the improvements to the Ravens’ pass rush and secondary.
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.
Ravens handle Week 15 tuneup as expected, but there’s no time to be satisfied
Baltimore shrunk the deficit to one game in the AFC North with first-place Pittsburgh coming to town on Saturday.
Jackson throws five touchdowns as Ravens flatten Giants in 35-14 final
Lamar Jackson had another MVP-like performance as Baltimore came out of the bye week on a high note.
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ defensive effort, looks ahead to Saturday’s clash with Pittsburgh
Roquan Smith discusses Ravens’ defensive effort, looks ahead to Saturday’s clash with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens as prohibitive favorites against Giants and Super Bowl longer shots
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
Ravens seek to regain confidence in swamps of Jersey
The New York Giants are a terrible football team. The Ravens go to the Meadowlands as whopping 16-point favorites on Sunday as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a busy next 10 days and ways that the AFC North can still be won before January.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Ravens bye week and prepare as huge favorite against Giants at Meadowlands
The bye week drama with Diontae Johnson. The misses and head of Justin Tucker. And three games coming in 11 days coming for the Baltimore Ravens, who headed to Exit 16W on the New Jersey Turnpike this Sunday as prohibitive favorites. Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Ravens’ bye week and prepare for a perilous holiday with Steelers and Texans waiting to determine their January destiny.
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.
Ravens head to swamps of Jersey as 15-point favorites against shrinking Giants
The bye week drama with Diontae Johnson. The misses and head of Justin Tucker. And three games coming in 11 days coming for the Baltimore Ravens, who headed to Exit 16W on the New Jersey Turnpike this Sunday as prohibitive favorites. Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Ravens’ bye week and prepare for a perilous holiday with Steelers and Texans waiting to determine their January destiny.
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.
Roquan Smith says Ravens will take advantage of “reset button” with Week 14 bye
Roquan Smith says Ravens will take advantage of “reset button” with Week 14 bye
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.
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.
Smith ready to return, but Van Noy doubtful as Ravens near showdown with Philadelphia
Kyle Van Noy missed the entire practice week with neck and hamstring injuries.
Ravens designate Pierce to return from IR, welcome back R. Smith to practice
Veteran nose tackle Michael Pierce was placed on injured reserve with a calf injury in late October.
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
Ravens defense takes another step in right direction in Monday’s win over Chargers
Despite a rocky start without Roquan Smith, Zach Orr’s defense rose to the occasion in a 30-23 win at 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.
Measuring the greatness of Lamar Jackson and this Ravens offense against history
Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.
Malik Harrison reflects on career night filling in for injured Roquan Smith in Ravens’ Week 12 victory
Malik Harrison reflects on career night filling in for injured Roquan Smith in Ravens’ Week 12 victory
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
DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz tells Nestor the current greatness of Lamar Jackson
Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.
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.
