For what it’s worth, wide receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman denied Johnson’s situation being a distraction for the team with Flowers saying he’d “be welcomed back” after his suspension. In four games since being acquired from Carolina in late October, Johnson has registered just one catch for six yards on five targets.
Given the messy Diontae Johnson saga, Baltimore needs Rashod Bateman’s knee to be right coming out of the bye week.
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are the first 1,300-yard rushers to meet in a season in 12 years.
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson was signed at the start of training camp to replace valuable reserve Geno Stone.
Pro Bowl inside linebacker Roquan Smith exited last Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh with a hamstring injury.
Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.
Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.
Patrick Queen’s comments this week were much ado about nothing, but they added spice to a rivalry lacking it recently.
Hamilton practiced fully Friday and doesn’t carry a game status designation into Sunday’s pivotal AFC North clash with the Steelers.
With the AFC North lead on the line Sunday, Lamar Jackson is set to make just his fifth career start against Pittsburgh.
Baltimore completed a season sweep of the AFC North rival Bengals in a 35-34 thriller on Thursday night.
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
It’s hard to knock a 7-3 effort to start the season but the questions about the defense of the Baltimore Ravens will continue after a 35-34 win over Cincinnati. Luke Jones and Nestor address the many issues of a porous pass defense and narrow victory over Bengals on a night when Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase proved unstoppable for the men of Zach Orr.
Marlon Humphrey and the defense hope to make a statement after the Week 5 win “felt like we should have lost” in his words.
Tight end Isaiah Likely will be sidelined with a hamstring injury as Baltimore aims for a season sweep over its AFC North rival.
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.
Luke Jones says it looks like the red-hot Lamar Jackson is “playing a different sport” right now.
Will Baltimore get back on track after last week’s upset loss in Cleveland?
The star quarterback sat out Wednesday and Thursday practices with back and knee issues, but he said he was just resting his body.
Head coach John Harbaugh described Wednesday’s absence as “a rest day” for the superstar quarterback.
The 31-year-old hurt his right calf in the second quarter of last Sunday’s loss in Cleveland.
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.
The details surrounding Williams’ Week 8 benching remain unclear, however.
Even dealing with injuries and a revamped Browns offense, the Baltimore defense was well below the bar Sunday.
Facing the last-place Browns, will Baltimore win its sixth straight game on Sunday?
Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey missed the entire week after hurting his knee in last Monday’s win.
Wide receiver Zay Flowers battled through an ankle injury suffered in the second quarter of Monday’s win at Tampa Bay.
Despite a strong second and third quarter, the Ravens’ defense struggled early and late in what felt like a walkover 41-31 win in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for the defense to be more consistent and dynamic, particularly in forcing (and catching) turnovers. They also address defensive vulnerabilities in the secondary with the loss of Marlon Humphrey, who grabbed two interceptions against the Bucs.
Despite a strong second and third quarter, the Ravens’ defense struggled early and late in what felt like a walkover 41-31 win in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for the defense to be more consistent and dynamic, particularly in forcing (and catching) turnovers. They also address defensive vulnerabilities in the secondary with the loss of Marlon Humphrey, who grabbed two interceptions against the Bucs.
Reserve guard Ben Cleveland had never lined up on field goal block until Week 5 after telling Chris Horton he wanted to try.
After Joe Burrow and the Bengals marched up and down the field at will on Sunday in Cincinnati, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies of the Ravens’ defense and the problems young Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will present for defensive coordinator Zach Orr this week in Baltimore.
After Joe Burrow and the Bengals marched up and down the field at will on Sunday in Cincinnati, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies of the Ravens’ defense and the problems young Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will present for defensive coordinator Zach Orr this week in Baltimore.
Will Baltimore keep the AFC North rival Bengals in their early-season hole?
Will Baltimore avoid the second 0-3 start in franchise history?
Baltimore looks to avoid its first 0-2 start since the 2015 season.
What’s next for Kyle Hamilton after he was a first-team All-Pro safety in his second season?
General manager Eric DeCosta talks expectations as Baltimore prepares to kick off 2024 in Kansas City next Thursday night.
Luke Jones makes his final 53-man roster projection before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. cutdown.
