Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 loss to Los Angeles Rams
The pass rush still looks hopeless, but the Baltimore defense at least rebounded with a more representative showing.
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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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win over Cleveland
A week after an even split with Trenton Simpson, rookie Teddye Buchanan started and saw most of the snaps at Will linebacker.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
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?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 preseason finale
Baltimore flattened Washington in a 30-3 win on Saturday afternoon.
Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Everything stops when Lamar leaves the field…
When Lamar Jackson walks off the practice field, it’s big news in Owings Mills and around the NFL. Turns out, we think this was a lot about a little. But, time will tell. Luke Jones joins Nestor at Faidley’s to preview the Ravens final fake football weekend and edge of roster cuts as Buffalo looms large and soon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win over Indianapolis
Rookie LaJohntay Wester’s 87-yard punt return for a touchdown was one of the highlights from the 24-16 victory.
Five questions for Ravens special teams entering training camp
Will Tyler Loop be able to fill the kicking shoes of Justin Tucker?
Five questions for Ravens defense entering training camp
Will a secondary consisting of five former first-round picks live up to the hype in 2025?
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
With spring workouts finished, Luke Jones looks at Baltimore’s roster as attention now shifts toward the start of training camp next month.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after the conclusion of spring workouts in Owings Mills.
Sizing up 2025 Ravens roster following NFL draft and rookie camp
The heaviest lifting appears to be over in shaping Baltimore’s roster for the 2025 season.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster counting down to this month’s draft
What are Baltimore’s biggest remaining needs going into the 2025 NFL draft?
Five young players from which Ravens need more in 2025
After beginning 2024 as a starter, Andrew Vorhees lost the left guard job after hurting his ankle in Week 3.
Coaching changes reflect Ravens not wanting 2024 defensive problems to resurface
After facing issues in the secondary and at inside linebacker in 2024, Baltimore has revamped its defensive coaching staff.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
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.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
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.
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 15 win at Giants
Tight end Mark Andrews became the franchise’s all-time leader in touchdowns scored (48) on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 12 win over Chargers
Derrick Henry didn’t score a touchdown for the first time all season, but Monday was arguably his best game as a Raven
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.
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
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.
Roquan Smith “working hard to get healthy” as Ravens get ready for trip to Los Angeles
Pro Bowl inside linebacker Roquan Smith exited last Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh with a hamstring injury.
Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss modern sports jerseys and Color Rush purple helmets
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.
Ravens attempt to tighten defense in Pittsburgh
When you’re 32nd in the league at defending the pass, opponents aren’t likely to run much. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive issues and the extra prep for an inspired first-place Steelers team led by Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh. A big game at The Confuence on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss defensive improvements for Ravens in win over Broncos
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.
A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up…
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 victory over Denver
Luke Jones says it looks like the red-hot Lamar Jackson is “playing a different sport” right now.
The mystery of the missing Marcus Williams
It’s been quite the week at The Castle in Owings Mills. The Ravens got embarrassed by the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston, highly-paid safety Marcus Williams was benched and no one’s talking. Oh, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced, Michael Pierce went to injured reserve and the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are waiting over the next five days. Luke Jones and Nestor break down some midseason drama for #RavensFlock.
