Ravens rely on run game vs. Saints for third straight win: Can they keep rolling after bye week?
2 years, 1 month ago

Ravens rely on run game vs. Saints for third straight win: Can they keep rolling after bye week?

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens took down the Saints in New Orleans on Monday night to remain atop the AFC North. Here’s what you need to know: The Ravens won 27-13 behind two rushing touchdowns from Kenyan Drake and held New Orleans without a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter. – Zrebiec New Orleans lacking offensive firepower New Orleans’ offense showed one play of life in the first half before the team’s final drive, which led to a Wil Lutz field goal. – Holder Saints’ defense too porous on third down The Saints defense should probably feel pretty fortunate because Jackson felt he missed a throw or two in the first half. The Saints’ run defense floundered with Jackson and Kenyan Drake slipping through the New Orleans front line.

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Rested Ravens are a big favorite over struggling Giants, who are mired in an 8-game losing streak
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Rested Ravens are a big favorite over struggling Giants, who are mired in an 8-game losing streak

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Baltimore Ravens are doing their best to avoid all the speculation that their game against the struggling New York Giants is going to be a blowout. “The challenge is playing the team that we’re playing, and this team has really good players, and this team has a lot of motivation to play well,” Ravens coach …

Fresh off their open date, the Baltimore Ravens prepare for their schedule to become busy
1 week, 4 days ago

Fresh off their open date, the Baltimore Ravens prepare for their schedule to become busy

Associated Press  

— In some sports, playing three games in 11 days would be considered a lull in the schedule. Those guys play back to back, so I guess there’s a little merit behind us quote-unquote complaining about it, but they are playing 82 games,” Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton said. After the trip to New Jersey, Baltimore returns home to face …

Ravens have a chance to reset before a December stretch run they handled so impressively in 2023
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ravens have a chance to reset before a December stretch run they handled so impressively in 2023

Associated Press  

— December was when the Baltimore Ravens really hit their stride a season ago. That’s the first thing — worry about what we need to clean up on this side,” Jackson said after last weekend’s 24-19 loss to the Eagles. “The message kind of became a little bit clear: ‘If you want to play ball, then we’ll get you out …

Ravens’ running game was crucial in a big win over the Chargers, especially on 4th down
3 weeks, 5 days 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 — …

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late
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NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 saw late drama, blowout wins and surprising upsets as the 2024 NFL season’s playoff picture became a little bit clearer. And they did so admirably, holding Baltimore’s offense to two touchdowns – one coming late in the fourth quarter – and a season-low 329 total yards, as well as forcing three turnovers. Jackson looked out of …

Baltimore's Offense vs. Denver's Defense: A Battle for the AFC North
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Baltimore's Offense vs. Denver's Defense: A Battle for the AFC North

Associated Press  

The Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos have both had strong starts to the season, but they have faced challenges in their recent games. The Ravens have been led by Lamar Jackson's dynamic offense, while the Broncos have been pressuring quarterbacks and making it tough for opponents to score. The matchup between these two teams will be a key test for …

Ravens Dominate Broncos in Thrilling Matchup, Clinching Series Lead
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Ravens Dominate Broncos in Thrilling Matchup, Clinching Series Lead

Associated Press  

The Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens are locked in a thrilling matchup this weekend. Denver holds a 5-3 advantage after three consecutive wins, while Baltimore has shown flashes of brilliance but has yet to find its rhythm offensively. The Broncos' Lamar Jackson remains a dominant force, while the Ravens' defense has consistently shut down opposing offenses. The key matchup revolves …

Ravens defense shows once again it can’t be trusted to get stops in loss to Browns
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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’ run-heavy approach has required many skill position players to buy in
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens’ run-heavy approach has required many skill position players to buy in

New York Times  

Tight end Mark Andrews was all over the Baltimore Ravens’ highlight package from their 35-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, just not in the way you’d expect. GO DEEPER Ravens set early tone in beatdown of Bills, show what they're capable of going forward The offensive game plans the past two weeks have been a success, and …

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

Ravens take rare 0-2 start into Dallas with Cowboys coming off blowout loss at home
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Ravens take rare 0-2 start into Dallas with Cowboys coming off blowout loss at home

Associated Press  

Baltimore at Dallas Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox. Key injuries CB Nate Wiggins, the Ravens’ rookie first-round draft pick, didn’t practice to start the week after missing the loss to the Raiders because of a neck injury sustained in a car wreck.. LB Adisa Isaac, a rookie third-round choice, could be in line for his NFL debut. Isaac missed the …

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

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins
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Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins

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On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. “When you have a short week and you’re playing a team like the Raiders, who always plays you tough, you have to bounce right back,” Mahomes said. A week after drops by Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson cost them a win against the Eagles, it was important …

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

What we learned in NFL Week 9: Ravens team to beat, Dobbs’ big day; was McDaniels the problem?
1 year, 1 month ago

What we learned in NFL Week 9: Ravens team to beat, Dobbs’ big day; was McDaniels the problem?

New York Times  

Debate among yourselves if you buy the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions as true Super Bowl contenders, but they each sat at 5-2 and atop their respective divisions when they arrived in Baltimore — Detroit in Week 7; Seattle in Week 9. GO DEEPER Browns control the tempo with stout defense in shutout win over Cardinals More of what we …

In throttling Seahawks, Ravens make case as one of NFL’s most balanced teams
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

NFL Week 7 takeaways: Ravens look like real contenders; Chiefs’ D swarms Chargers
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NFL Week 7 takeaways: Ravens look like real contenders; Chiefs’ D swarms Chargers

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. This defense has been hampered by injuries the last two seasons, and the pass rush is what’s allowed opposing offenses to stick around long enough to make the Bills sweat games out. Baumgardner: The Falcons ran for 156 yards without Bijan Robinson today and …

Ravens follow Roquan Smith’s lead in dominant win over Browns. Can they build on it?
1 year, 2 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 …

Ravens say this is new year, but recent past vs. Bengals should be unforgettable
1 year, 3 months ago

Ravens say this is new year, but recent past vs. Bengals should be unforgettable

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens quietly shuffled out of the visiting locker room at Paycor Stadium shortly after midnight and headed into an offseason filled with disappointment and regret. But as of right now, it’s a new season, a new opportunity to do things that you haven’t done before.” To a man, the Ravens players and coaches insisted this week that their …

Ravens beat Texans 25-9, but will be without running back J.K. Dobbins for the rest of the season
1 year, 3 months ago

Ravens beat Texans 25-9, but will be without running back J.K. Dobbins for the rest of the season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — With J.K. Dobbins lost for the season because of a torn Achilles tendon, the Baltimore Ravens are again facing some major questions about their backfield. Justice Hill scored twice in the second half after Dobbins’ exit, and the Ravens pulled away for a 25-9 victory over Houston on Sunday. I’m proud of the way the guys played.” Dobbins …

Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the Commanders
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the Commanders

Associated Press  

— Sam Howell was still in middle school the last time the Baltimore Ravens had lost a preseason game. Washington’s new starting quarterback threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns as the Commanders edged the Ravens 29-28 on a last-minute field goal. “Especially knowing what they had on the other side with their little streak.” The back-and-forth thriller featured five …

Ravens show how dangerous they can be by sticking to their strength in win over Bucs
2 years, 1 month 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, …

AFC North Whiparound: Ravens, Bengals in 2-horse race? Plus, trade-deadline talk
2 years, 1 month ago

AFC North Whiparound: Ravens, Bengals in 2-horse race? Plus, trade-deadline talk

New York Times  

Each week during the season, our AFC North writers get together for a roundtable discussion on the top players, top storylines and most interesting characters across the division. Here we go for Week 8, where we’re early because the Ravens play Thursday night … The Browns host the Bengals on Halloween night. GO DEEPER How Lamar Jackson's fourth-quarter struggles are …

No drama for Ravens in 24-9 season-opening win over Jets
2 years, 3 months ago

No drama for Ravens in 24-9 season-opening win over Jets

Associated Press  

— Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are out to show last season was an aberration. “To get a win to start the season off, that’s a good feeling.” Both teams started slowly offensively, but Jackson eventually threw three touchdown passes. WHAT NEEDS WORK When the Ravens lost running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards for the season with knee …

Ravens clinch playoff spot with 38-3 rout of Bengals
3 years, 11 months ago

Ravens clinch playoff spot with 38-3 rout of Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — As one of the NFL’s worst COVID-19 outbreaks sidelined star players, and injuries hit others, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t look like a playoff team in late November. The Ravens left no doubt they belonged in the postseason with a 38-3 rout of the Bengals on Sunday, with Jackson throwing three touchdown passes and becoming the first quarterback in …

Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory
3 years, 11 months ago

Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — A very difficult football season for the Baltimore Ravens took a positive turn during a wonderful afternoon that started in exceptional fashion and ended with an ideal combination of events. Lamar Jackson directed four scoring drives during the decisive first half, and the surging Ravens beat the New York Giants 27-13 Sunday to gain control of their own …

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

Short-handed Ravens face Henry and Titans in playoff rematch
4 years, 1 month ago

Short-handed Ravens face Henry and Titans in playoff rematch

Associated Press  

Embarrassed by the fashion in which Derrick Henry shredded their defense for 195 yards rushing in the playoffs last January, the Baltimore Ravens worked during the offseason to improve their ability to stop the run. “You better be coming downhill and hit him every time.” Even without Campbell and Williams, the Ravens’ defense has enough hard hitters and Pro Bowl …

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