John Harbaugh ‘heartbroken’ Ravens missed opportunity to play in this season’s Super Bowl
1 year, 1 month ago

John Harbaugh ‘heartbroken’ Ravens missed opportunity to play in this season’s Super Bowl

New York Times  

Typically, the Baltimore Ravens’ season-ending news conference is an opportunity to start pushing things forward, to focus on the key decisions the team needs to make over the next five months and direct the attention toward upcoming free agency and the draft. Yet, after Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and coach John Harbaugh settled into their seats late Friday morning, the first four questions concerned something that happened five days earlier in the team’s season-ending 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. “When it’s all said and done, you look back on it, that’s not really going to win us an AFC Championship Game, for sure.” Harbaugh was predictably prepared for the questions about the offensive approach against a Chiefs team that struggles to stop the run. The fact that we didn’t win that game at home in front of our crowd for the first time in all these years and get a chance to play in the Super Bowl.” Still, Harbaugh and DeCosta said they’re not going to let how things ended mar some of the positives from a season in which the Ravens went 13-4 to take the AFC North, beat the upstart Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round and host the first conference championship game in team history. GO DEEPER Ravens' Justin Madubuike broke out, now he's about to break the bank: 'He's the guy now' • A day after naming Zach Orr as Mike Macdonald’s replacement at the defensive coordinator position, Harbaugh said the team is still hoping to retain assistant head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver.

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Ravens history is filled with big road victories in the playoffs. Now they need another
2 months ago

Ravens history is filled with big road victories in the playoffs. Now they need another

Associated Press  

— Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey approaches cold weather with a defensive back’s mindset. The Ravens now have a chance to add to that total, and if they win this weekend, there’s a good chance another road trip would await in the AFC title game. It’s in theory a tougher path than the one Baltimore had last season, when it was …

In manhandling Steelers, Ravens show their playoff potential: ‘This is the appetizer’
2 months, 1 week ago

In manhandling Steelers, Ravens show their playoff potential: ‘This is the appetizer’

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — The quarterback, who acknowledged earlier in the week that he’s been too amped up in previous playoff games, jogged onto the field for the first time in the shadow of his end zone. Thirteen plays, including five consecutive Jackson runs, and 95 yards later, the two-time MVP was sprinting toward the Steelers’ end zone Saturday to celebrate Rashod …

Ravens finally got the breaks in their series with Pittsburgh, and they won convincingly
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens finally got the breaks in their series with Pittsburgh, and they won convincingly

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh. “It felt good to be able to return that favor.” The Ravens beat Pittsburgh 34-17 on Saturday, clinching a playoff berth and pulling into a first-place tie with the Steelers in the AFC North. — On Oct. 21 at Tampa Bay, he intercepted two passes …

Ravens’ running game was crucial in a big win over the Chargers, especially on 4th down
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens’ running game was crucial in a big win over the Chargers, especially on 4th down

Associated Press  

Older siblings everywhere could appreciate John Harbaugh’s refusal to concede an inch against his younger brother Jim. “We grew up in the same room and have always lived our life side by side, but that’s not what the game is about,” John Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of the way they came out and responded after the first 10 points — …

Fourth-down decision late in second quarter allows John Harbaugh to remain unbeaten vs. his brother
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fourth-down decision late in second quarter allows John Harbaugh to remain unbeaten vs. his brother

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Coaches normally don’t go for it on fourth-and-1 on their own 16-yard line when they’re trailing 10-7 with 2 minutes to go in the first half. It also was the turning point in the Ravens’ 30-23 victory that allowed John to remain unbeaten in three meetings against younger brother, Jim Harbaugh. “It led to a 93-yard drive …

Ravens ride Derrick Henry to power past Chargers in ‘Harbaugh Bowl’: Key takeaways
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens ride Derrick Henry to power past Chargers in ‘Harbaugh Bowl’: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Jeff Zrebiec, Daniel Popper and Chris Licata The Baltimore Ravens racked up 212 rushing yards on their way to a 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. Ravens coach John Harbaugh is now 3-0 all-time versus his younger brother, with Monday’s victory over Jim’s Chargers added to wins over his San Francisco 49ers …

Ravens can only kick themselves after another mistake-filled loss to the rival Steelers
4 months ago

Ravens can only kick themselves after another mistake-filled loss to the rival Steelers

Associated Press  

— Here’s a statement that would have seemed like a shocker for at least the last decade: The Baltimore Ravens lost because of inferior placekicking. The best option right now is to get Justin back on point, because he’s fully capable of doing it.” Tucker missed wide left from 47 and 50 yards, and although he rebounded to make a …

Ravens again unable to overcome themselves in loss to Steelers: ‘They’ve had our number’
4 months ago

Ravens again unable to overcome themselves in loss to Steelers: ‘They’ve had our number’

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — The Baltimore Ravens love to talk about their mental toughness. “They’ve had our number.” Despite all of their folly Sunday at Acrisure Stadium — and there was plenty of it, from three turnovers to two Justin Tucker missed field goals to 12 penalties — the Ravens were 2 yards from tying the game in the final 66 seconds. …

Ravens looking for a return to normalcy vs. Broncos following angst-ridden week
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens looking for a return to normalcy vs. Broncos following angst-ridden week

New York Times  

When quarterback Lamar Jackson walked casually down a ramp and onto the practice field late Friday morning, it felt like a sense of normalcy had returned to the Baltimore Ravens at the end of an angst-ridden week. The practice week ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the surging Denver Broncos accelerated Wednesday, but it took place without Jackson, who was listed …

Ravens defense shows once again it can’t be trusted to get stops in loss to Browns
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens defense shows once again it can’t be trusted to get stops in loss to Browns

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — After his final desperation pass bounced harmlessly in the corner of the end zone with no time on the clock, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson angrily ripped off his helmet and spiked it to the ground. Jackson and the offense made their share of mistakes in Sunday’s momentum-crushing 29-24 loss to the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field, …

Ravens set early tone in beatdown of Bills, show what they’re capable of going forward
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens set early tone in beatdown of Bills, show what they’re capable of going forward

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — Long before quarterback Lamar Jackson jogged onto the field and the Baltimore Ravens ran their first offensive play from their 13-yard line, they had decided exactly how they wanted to start. In the team’s offensive meetings during the week when the script for the first possession was revealed, coordinator Todd Monken said if the Buffalo Bills aligned a …

The Ravens’ struggles in the fourth quarter nearly cost them another game
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Ravens’ struggles in the fourth quarter nearly cost them another game

Associated Press  

— Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been telling his teammates they need to do a better job of putting opponents away and finishing games. The Ravens got their first win of the season in Week 3 at Dallas, escaping 28-25 after leading by 22 points in the fourth quarter. The Ravens led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter …

John Harbaugh’s Ravens aren’t panicking after an 0-2 start
6 months ago

John Harbaugh’s Ravens aren’t panicking after an 0-2 start

Associated Press  

— Ravens coach John Harbaugh is not about to panic. “I’ve heard it said that the NFL season is a race to improve, to become the best team that you can over the course of the long haul,” Harbaugh said Monday. Sometimes your improvement shows up, and sometimes it doesn’t.” Baltimore opened the season with a 27-20 loss to the …

Ravens fall short of Super Bowl after wilting on big stage in loss to Chiefs: ‘It sucks’
1 year, 1 month ago

Ravens fall short of Super Bowl after wilting on big stage in loss to Chiefs: ‘It sucks’

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — As Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson fielded questions, Roquan Smith sat about 5 yards to his left, the perennially upbeat middle linebacker slouched in his chair. It hurts.” This loss wasn’t about the brilliant Patrick Mahomes overmatching the Ravens defense or the battle-tested and clutch Chiefs finding a way to win a close game late. However, after allowing …

Ravens achieve primary goal despite falling to Steelers in season finale
1 year, 2 months ago

Ravens achieve primary goal despite falling to Steelers in season finale

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — A victory certainly would have been nice. Plus, if you’re going to be forced to play in conditions that Ravens coach John Harbaugh thought resembled a nor’easter, you might as well take home something tangible. Tyler Huntley played in Jackson’s absence and didn’t get much going downfield beyond his 27-yard touchdown pass to tight end Isaiah Likely late …

‘On to the next’: How Lamar Jackson’s Ravens surprised Nick Bosa and the 49ers
1 year, 2 months ago

‘On to the next’: How Lamar Jackson’s Ravens surprised Nick Bosa and the 49ers

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers, 33-19, in Monday night’s showdown. “You can’t turn the ball over against any team,” 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey said, “especially one as good as that.” The 49ers entered Monday’s game riding high on a six-game win streak and knowing that two wins over the final three regular-season …

Ravens ruin Brock Purdy’s Christmas, crush 49ers: Where does Lamar Jackson’s MVP case sit now?
1 year, 2 months ago

Ravens ruin Brock Purdy’s Christmas, crush 49ers: Where does Lamar Jackson’s MVP case sit now?

New York Times  

By Matt Barrows, Jeff Zrebiec, David Lombardi and Mark Puleo Brock Purdy has certainly had better Christmases. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback entered Sunday night’s highly-anticipated clash with the Baltimore Ravens as the NFL MVP favorite and exited the 33-19 loss embarrassed. Baltimore’s defense picked off the sophomore quarterback four times and held Purdy to 255 yards on 18-of-32 passing, …

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North
1 year, 4 months ago

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North

Associated Press  

— In his own tongue-in-cheek way, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh gave the rest of the AFC North his respect as the Ravens head into a couple of key divisional matchups these next two weeks. Baltimore lost star J.K. Dobbins to an Achilles tendon injury in the first game of the season, but the Ravens have continued to run the ball …

Ravens rout Seahawks 37-3 behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens rout Seahawks 37-3 behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens let the trade deadline pass without adding a running back. After Seattle got a field goal, the Seahawks had a great chance to cut into the lead further when a fumble by Beckham gave them the ball at Baltimore’s 43. He ran the ball very hard,” said Seattle nose tackle Jarran Reed said, adding that …

In throttling Seahawks, Ravens make case as one of NFL’s most balanced teams
1 year, 4 months ago

In throttling Seahawks, Ravens make case as one of NFL’s most balanced teams

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — Keaton Mitchell and Odell Beckham Jr. danced in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/NjWYCO3FG5 — Baltimore Ravens November 5, 2023 “If we’re playing like that, we don’t even need to hit a peak or stride, just keep staying locked in how we are and just playing every opponent the same way — physicality, being smart and defending what’s ours, our …

Ravens take care of business in win over Cardinals. Now, trade deadline beckons
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens take care of business in win over Cardinals. Now, trade deadline beckons

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta watches games, or at least the first halves of them, from the sideline. On Sunday, DeCosta got his final close-up view of the team he and his front office have assembled before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. DeCosta watched the Ravens not be particularly sharp in their 31-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals …

Baltimore boss John Harbaugh thrilled to end ‘heck of a week’ in London on high
1 year, 5 months ago

Baltimore boss John Harbaugh thrilled to end ‘heck of a week’ in London on high

The Independent  

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Ravens happy to leave London with a victory, but they know there’s work to be done
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravens happy to leave London with a victory, but they know there’s work to be done

New York Times  

LONDON — The Baltimore Ravens know plenty about the alternative. “It’s a great feeling,” Harbaugh said about the Ravens getting their first win abroad. The Ravens also left London knowing they’re going to have to figure out their maddening inconsistency and sudden inability to score touchdowns in the red zone if they’re going to make anything of this season. So …

Ravens follow Roquan Smith’s lead in dominant win over Browns. Can they build on it?
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravens follow Roquan Smith’s lead in dominant win over Browns. Can they build on it?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Ravens vs. Steelers in NFL Week 5 action CLEVELAND — Middle linebacker Roquan Smith doesn’t particularly care what anyone not associated with the Baltimore Ravens thinks about him. Regardless of what someone says, Ro is going to play the same way.” GO DEEPER Lamar Jackson accounts for 4 TDs in Baltimore's win at Cleveland …

In a game Ravens had no business losing, they found a way to do just that
1 year, 5 months ago

In a game Ravens had no business losing, they found a way to do just that

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — As Matt Gay’s 53-yard field goal attempt sailed toward the uprights, several Baltimore Ravens defensive players dropped to the ground. “At the end of the day, we shouldn’t have even been in that position to lose on a game-winning field goal,” said Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton, who was the best player on the field for his team with …

Ravens camp notes: John Harbaugh has ‘high expectations’ for second-year TE Isaiah Likely
1 year, 7 months ago

Ravens camp notes: John Harbaugh has ‘high expectations’ for second-year TE Isaiah Likely

New York Times  

Much of the focus for the Baltimore Ravens coming into training camp has been on the new-look wide receiver group. Yet, little has been said about second-year tight end Isaiah Likely, and he’s probably caught more footballs through the first week of training camp than anyone other than Andrews. I’m here and I’m showing that I belong.” Likely was one …

Ravens exit win over Broncos with concerns, but they’re focusing on the positives
2 years, 3 months ago

Ravens exit win over Broncos with concerns, but they’re focusing on the positives

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — None of the Baltimore Ravens were thinking about the big picture, about what another loss could mean to a season that held such promise, about what being held out of the end zone all afternoon by the Denver Broncos said about their offense, about the prospects of playing the next several weeks without their starting quarterback. When Huntley …

Kaboly: Steelers must decide after embarrassment vs. Eagles — step up or give up?
2 years, 4 months ago

Kaboly: Steelers must decide after embarrassment vs. Eagles — step up or give up?

New York Times  

It might not be all bad … really. Don’t get me wrong, the Steelers’ 35-13 loss to the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday has to rank up there as one of the 10 most embarrassing losses in franchise history. The Steelers’ game plan from the start was pretty much that they weren’t going to run the ball against …

Ravens show how dangerous they can be by sticking to their strength in win over Bucs
2 years, 4 months ago

Ravens show how dangerous they can be by sticking to their strength in win over Bucs

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — The gravity of the situation struck Marlon Humphrey as he walked to the locker room with time still remaining in the second quarter. When one of the night’s unlikely heroes, rookie tight end Isaiah Likely, recovered an onside kick, the Ravens secured a 27-22 road win and made their biggest statement yet in this up-and-down season. “Shoot, …

It’s time for Ravens to make roster adjustments; run game is a problem
2 years, 6 months ago

It’s time for Ravens to make roster adjustments; run game is a problem

New York Times  

John Harbaugh and his coaching staff have plenty of things to fix. The 33-year-old Justin Houston has played 103 total snaps in the Ravens’ first two games this season. That’s a lot of spots devoted to special teams, when the Ravens were so thin at outside linebacker and struggling to get enough healthy corners on the field. • Ravens rookie …

A season that started with great hope and expectations now has the Ravens just trying to hang on
3 years, 3 months ago

A season that started with great hope and expectations now has the Ravens just trying to hang on

New York Times  

This was supposed to be a Super Bowl-or-bust season for the Ravens, a year where they had to get over the divisional round hump, the final opportunity to take advantage of one of the NFL’s greatest luxuries: a star quarterback playing on his rookie contract. Suddenly, every team’s goal of peaking at the right time and playing their best football …

Ravens figure to provide more angst for fans and another win
3 years, 4 months ago

Ravens figure to provide more angst for fans and another win

Associated Press  

The Baltimore Ravens do nothing easily. “I don’t think we’re ever really out of a game, but you hate to be in those situations,” receiver Marquise Brown said. But if you’re in that situation in the game, I’m confident that we can get it done.” They will need to get it done again Thursday night against struggling Miami, which just …

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0
4 years, 3 months ago

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn’t one for excuses. “Obviously we won, but it sure doesn’t feel like it,” said Roethlisberger, whose 1-yard strike to JuJu Smith-Schuster early in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 12-point lead they flirted with squandering. Running onto Heinz Field missing more than a dozen players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including reigning NFL MVP Lamar …

The radical game plan that allowed the Chargers defense to stifle the Ravens
6 years, 2 months ago

The radical game plan that allowed the Chargers defense to stifle the Ravens

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — After the Ravens’ second possession, Casey Hayward went to the sideline with newfound confidence. “No matter who’s out there, we got to find a way to win.” The Chargers used seven defensive backs on 58 of their 59 defensive snaps, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, and the inventive approach suffocated the Ravens almost all day. “They did …

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