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The rookies finally got their second win in the NFL, and it was a big one. After a potential momentum-turner coming out of the bye, they are right back into it — experiencing their first true short week with Miami just ahead on Thursday. First, let’s look into how this past Sunday went. Malaki Starks […]
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The race for the AFC North got a little closer this past Sunday, with all but one team losing. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) Instead of capitalizing on a weak division and furthering their lead, the Pittsburgh Steelers have now dropped two consecutive games. On Sunday, they blew a 16-7 halftime lead in a 35-25 loss to […]
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The Baltimore Ravens only listed five players on their injury report on Tuesday, their lowest count since Week 2. Four of the five were full participants, including quarterback Lamar Jackson. The fifth, left tackle Ronnie Stanley, was limited for a second day in a row. Stanley’s ongoing ankle issue is a concern for the Ravens […]
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Any time a team removes recreational activities from their locker room – typically due to poor performance – it becomes viral news around the NFL. That was especially the case for a team like the Baltimore Ravens, who were Super Bowl favorites in the preseason and fell flat on their faces with a 1-5 record […]
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Offense Tyler Huntley started over Cooper Rush as the new primary backup to Lamar Jackson. The Ravens’ starting offensive line remained the same post-bye week. Everyone played all 62 snaps up front; Ronnie Stanley breifly exited for a moment late in the game but was still credited with a 100% snap count. In the backfield, […]
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was listed as a full participant – for real, this time – on the team’s first injury report of Week 8. This is Jackson’s first official full practice since injuring his hamstring in Week 4 against the Chiefs. He missed the next three weeks of practice and returned in a […]
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that he is “very confident” that star quarterback Lamar Jackson will return to the field in Week 9. “”We’ll expect him to be out there Thursday night,” he added. Last Monday, Harbaugh declined to comment on Jackson’s return, saying “we’ll see who’s back and who practices […]
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The Ravens finally earned their second win of the year, and it will hopefully serve as a spark to get things back on track. It was a thrilling victory over the Chicago Bears, but not without its share of mistakes. Let talk about it. The Good Tyler Huntley: What a performance. Huntley came in and […]
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The Baltimore Ravens controlled both sides of the ball for most of their Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears on their way to a 30-16 victory. The Ravens were sitting at 1-5 entering the week with hopes of turning around their season with tweaks during the bye and the return of star quarterback Lamar […]
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The Baltimore Ravens secured a much-needed victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 8, winning by a score of 30-16 at home to snap their losing streak. How did each position group fare in this game? Let’s break it down via a report card overview. Offense Quarterback: A- Tyler Huntley had the task of leading […]
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The Baltimore Ravens ended their four-game losing streak with a 30-16 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday. Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s Roundtable Reactions to the team’s win: John Harbaugh and Zach Orr outcoached Ben Johnson, Todd Monken and Tyler Huntley led the offense to 30 points, and the Ravens took advantage of some great […]
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The Baltimore Ravens officially deactivated quarterback Lamar Jackson for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Cornerback Jaire Alexander will join his close friend and college teammate on the sidelines after being deactivated for the fourth time out of seven games this season. Alexander arrived with much fanfare this offseason, but seems to be dealing with […]
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The Baltimore Ravens are 1-5 heading into their Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears. They don’t have Lamar Jackson, but they desperately need a win on Sunday. A loss would drop their playoff odds from 34% to 26%, according to the Athletic; a victory would boost them to 42%, which still feels optimistic based […]
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This is it. The Ravens have had their bye week. Lamar Jackson isn’t playing yet, but instead of Cooper Rush, it’s Tyler Huntley who is starting. If the Ravens win this, they have a chance to double up and get to 3-5 within a week. If they lose, they fall to 1-6, and their season […]
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The NFL will investigate the Ravens’ late change to Lamar Jackson’s practice and game status, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Jackson missed Baltimore’s last two games with a hamstring injury and was expected to return this week. After two days of limited participation, he was listed as a full participant in practice on Friday and […]
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The Baltimore Ravens return from a much-needed bye week to face the Chicago Bears in a must-win game to avoid falling to 1-6. The staff of Baltimore Beatdown gives their bold predictions for the season-defining showdown. I think the Ravens put up a valiant fight with Tyler Huntley under center, but ultimately fall short. While Huntley […]
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Welcome back to another edition of 5 Questions, a weekly collaboration with other SB Nation sites to preview the Ravens’ upcoming matchups. This week, the Chicago Bears are coming to Baltimore, so Bill Zimmerman of Windy City Gridiron is on hand to answer Baltimore Beatdown’s questions about Week 6. Also, check out Baltimore Beatdown’s responses to […]
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The Baltimore Ravens have officially ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson for their Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears. Sunday’s game will be Jackson’s third absence after suffering a hamstring injury in the Ravens’ Week 5 loss to the Chiefs. The two-time MVP is planning to return in next Thursday’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins, […]
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The Ravens’ Week 8 injury report is among their best of the season. Several players are returning from multi-week absences, none were ruled out, and only one is questionable. Of course, that one is Lamar Jackson, who can swing their matchup with the Bears more than any player on either team. He missed the last […]
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The Ravens placed outside linebacker Tavius Robinson on injured reserve and activated rookie offensive lineman Emery Jones from the non-football injury list, said head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday. Robinson suffered a broken foot against the Rams and is not expected back until late November at the absolute earliest. The 2023 fourth-round pick took a […]
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson remained a limited participant in practice on Thursday, while Kyle Hamilton was upgraded to full participation. The Ravens are willing to lean into the uncertainty around his status for now, but they obviously need Jackson on the field as soon as possible. A 1-5 record in their first six games […]
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The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran edge rusher Carl Lawson, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Lawson worked out for the Ravens earlier this week and impressed enough to earn a spot on the practice squad. He will add some much-needed depth to an outside linebacker room that is down to three healthy players on the […]
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Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) The Bengals snapped their losing streak last week with a wild 33-31 upset over the Steelers on Thursday night. At least for one game, their trade for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco was vindicated. The 40-year-old Flacco threw for three touchdowns and over 300 yards with no turnovers, out-dueling Aaron Rodgers to nearly […]
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The mood in Baltimore was decidedly dour on Monday when Lamar Jackson missed the Ravens’ first practice of the week. Reports since have indicated that he may not play in Week 8 as the team hoped. But a ray of hope emerged on Wednesday when the two-time MVP made his (albeit limited) return to practice. […]
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Even during their bye week, the Baltimore Ravens could not escape disappointment as they now have sole possession of last place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) Week 7 was a classic shootout between the two oldest quarterbacks in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco traded blows in a thrilling primetime contest that […]
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