Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 clash with Cincinnati
“Must-win” descriptions are overused, but this AFC North showdown is pivotal for both teams.
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar and Ravens offense efforts in loss to stout Browns defense
There’s no time for licking the purple wounds. The Cincinnati Bengals are coming to town soon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ offensive efforts in a loss to the stout and stingy Browns defense.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor put Ravens loss to Browns into perspective in AFC North
In the aftermath of an awful meltdown and loss to the Browns, here come the Cincinnati Bengals who had their own home defeat on Sunday. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor put the Ravens loss to Cleveland into perspective in the suddenly crowded AFC North division race.
Ravens offense didn’t get it done late against Browns
There’s no time for licking the purple wounds. The Cincinnati Bengals are coming to town soon. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ offensive efforts in a loss to the stout and stingy Browns defense.
Big stakes, short week and tall assignment against Burrow and Bengals
In the aftermath of an awful meltdown and loss to the Browns, here come the Cincinnati Bengals who had their own home defeat on Sunday. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor put the Ravens loss to Cleveland into perspective in the suddenly crowded AFC North division race.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 loss to Cleveland
Keaton Mitchell was again a bright spot, but why did the rookie see so little playing time in the second half?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cleveland
In a battle between elite defenses, Patrick Queen says the Ravens “just want to talk with our pads.”
Measuring the value of OBJ to Ravens offense
As the Ravens get healthier and more productive on offense, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent productivity of Odell Beckham, Jr. and the enthusiasm for rookie Keaton Mitchell to carry the load moving forward.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 8 win at Arizona
As Baltimore explored additions at running back, Gus Edwards made a statement against the Cardinals.
Zay Flowers expecting even bigger things from Ravens offense moving forward
Zay Flowers expecting even bigger things from Ravens offense moving forward
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss individual performances in Ravens beatdown of Lions on Sunday
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss individual performances in Ravens beatdown of Lions on Sunday
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 7 win over Detroit
Ronnie Stanley’s block on Baltimore’s first touchdown set the tone for an outstanding team performance.
The stars all came out and roared for Ravens against Lions
In a game that was a complete domination at both lines of scrimmage, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the individual
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the offensive line and red zone struggles of Lamar and Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the offensive line and red zone struggles of Lamar and Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor access Ravens play overall as stout Detroit Lions come to Baltimore
After three straight games on the road with good results albeit choppy performances against mostly backup and second tier NFL quarterbacks, the Ravens host the upstart Detroit Lions downtown on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens escape from London with win over Tennessee Titans
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens escape from London with win over Tennessee Titans
Plenty of work to be done by Ravens offense after win over Titans in London
It was a strange, morning game of short field goals and quick sand at the goal line for the Ravens offense. The men of John Harbaugh fared much better this time in London but it was far from a perfect performance as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the purple escape from London with win over the Tennessee Titans.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 6 win over Tennessee in London
Rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers scored his first NFL touchdown in Sunday’s win over the Titans.
As Lions roar, the Ravens seek an offensive identity and consistency
After three straight games on the road with good results albeit choppy performances against mostly backup and second tier NFL quarterbacks, the Ravens host the upstart Detroit Lions downtown on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the state and health of the team and the offensive problems in the red zone.
What’s wrong in the red zone for Lamar and Ravens?
We thought it would be easier to score touchdowns in this new Todd Monken offense. Luke Jones and Nestor assess
Again facing second-half adversity, Ravens find way to finish in London
Geno Stone’s third-quarter interception swung the momentum back to Baltimore in the 24-16 win.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens meltdown and loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens meltdown and loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
A troubling meltdown and plenty of questions in Pittsburgh
With the game on the line, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t get it done against the lackluster Steelers, who were gifted a AFC North victory at The Confluence on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lost opportunity and the mounting “communication” problems in a disturbing loss to their arch rival in Pittsburgh and headed for the silence of London.
#ColumnNes A mortifying day for Baltimore sports as Ravens fail and Orioles trail
A tale of two franchises and two epic failures on the biggest sports day in the modern history of Baltimore. The #ColumnNes of Nestor Aparicio tries to find the words for a lost weekend in the Charm City that held such incredible promise for local fans.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens road win over hapless Browns and backup QB
Luke Jones and Nestor recap Ravens road win over hapless Browns and backup QB
Ravens had no problem embarrassing Browns on Sunday
When DeShaun Watson showed up at the stadium as a pre-game scratch in Cleveland, most Browns fans knew it was going to be a long day. Luke Jones and Nestor recap another Ravens road win over the hapless Browns and backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who was overwhelmed by the purple defense.
Nestor Aparicio gets Dennis Koulatsos ready for three weeks of injured Ravens road football
Nestor Aparicio gets Dennis Koulatsos ready for three weeks of injured Ravens road football
Injuries remain lead story as Ravens head to Cleveland
With all of that excitement around Orioles baseball this week, the Ravens have managed to quietly prepare for another division opponent on the road. Will DeShaun Watson suit up? Will the Ravens get the offense clicking without more key members? Nestor Aparicio gets Dennis Koulatsos ready for three weeks of injured Ravens road football starting with the Browns on Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the play of Lamar Jackson and wounded offense in loss to Colts
With the Ravens offense missing key starters at every level, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the play of the $260 million quarterback and what Todd Monken – and the fans – expect from him on Sunday afternoons?
How much of this can you really blame on Lamar Jackson?
With the Ravens offense missing key starters at every level, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the play of the $260 million quarterback and what Todd Monken – and the fans – expect from him on Sunday afternoons? Six years into the “experiment” of Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh, Lamar Jackson running the football on an RPO is still the team’s best chance for success on any given play.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Indianapolis
Baltimore will be awfully tempted to keep Kyle Hamilton at the nickel spot after his outstanding game.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens loss to Colts and squandered opportunities and mistakes
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ ugly 22-19 overtime loss to the Colts and the many squandered opportunities and mistakes that cost the men of Harbaugh the game. @BaltimoreLuke
A sloppy loss on a sloppy day brings plenty of questions for Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ ugly 22-19 overtime loss to the Colts and the many squandered opportunities and mistakes that cost the men of Harbaugh the game.
Three was not a magic number for Harbaugh and Ravens in hideous loss to Colts
At the clock struck four – and with the dreaded and departed Colts of the Irsay family proving peskier than we thought – it was the Orioles who whittled their Magic Number down to three. And it was the Baltimore Ravens who needed the magic trey that never came from the foot of Justin Tucker to win the game. Read #ColumnNes here.
Zay Flowers feeling more comfortable in Ravens offense with each passing week
Zay Flowers feeling more comfortable in Ravens offense with each passing week
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor recap one of the most exciting weekends in Baltimore sports history
With the Orioles and Ravens playing concurrent and meaningful games on Sunday afternoons in September, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the excitement and power of the remote control to watch the victories.
A Baltimore sports weekend for the ages
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor recap one of the most exciting weekends in Baltimore sports history
Luke Jones and Nestor toast Ravens huge road win in Cincinnati amidst a bunch of injuries
Luke Jones and Nestor toast Ravens huge road win in Cincinnati amidst a bunch of injuries
A big win in Cincy driving The Gus Bus late
Another impressive performance in Cinncinati from Lamar Jackson and the passing side of the Todd Monken offense but as Luke Jones points out to Nestor in the post game, the Ravens huge road division win came when Gus Edwards touched the ball late and iced the game.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win at Cincinnati
Geno Stone showed why he’s a quality backup with his interception in the third quarter of the 27-24 victory.
