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 Ravens are playing the Pittsburgh Steelers, so Ryland Bickley of Behind the Steel Curtain is on hand to answer Baltimore Beatdown’s questions about Week 14. And, check out Baltimore Beatdown’s responses […]
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The Baltimore Ravens ruled two players out for their Week 14 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, though neither are currently on the 53-man roster. Those players are Tavius Robinson and Ar’Darius Washington, who were designated to return to practice this week. Both participated on all three days, and Washington was even upgraded to a full […]
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Last night, the Ravens signed tight end Mark Andrews to a three-year contract extension. My initial breakdown focused on the financial details of the contract and why the Ravens might have made this decision. I really appreciated the discussions that proliferated in the comments about whether or not this was the right move. So much […]
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Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) Fresh off their most convincing victory of the season, a 32-14 trouncing over the Ravens on Thanksgiving, the Bengals will look to sustain momentum this coming Sunday. It won’t come any easier, as they’ll have to take on an eight-win Buffalo Bills squad who need a win for playoff hopes and positioning. […]
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The Baltimore Ravens downgraded quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receivers Rashod Bateman and Devontez Walker on their second injury report of Week 13. Jackson did not participate in Thursday’s practice after a limited session on Wednesday. He is still expected to play on Sunday against the Steelers. Bateman and Walker were full participants on Wednesday […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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The Baltimore Ravens had a rough Thanksgiving loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, and unfortunately, their rookies had plenty to do with it. Malaki Starks Another mostly-steady game from Starks was overshadowed by the most egregious mistake of his rookie year. On the Bengals’ second touchdown of the game, he was the deep safety […]
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On Wednesday evening, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with tight end Mark Andrews on a three-year, $39.3 million contract extension that includes $26 million guaranteed. Below are the Baltimore Beatdown staff’s reactions to this move. The Ravens were always going to keep one of their top two tight ends. Coming into the year, it […]
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The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Mark Andrews have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The deal is worth $39.3 million with $26 million guaranteed. Andrews’ $13.1 million APY is actually $900k per year less than his first extension, which he signed in 2021. That deal made him […]
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The Ravens (6-6) are 5.5-point favorites for their upcoming game against the Steelers (6-6), a surprising line considering the two teams’ even record and history of competitive matchups. Both teams lost in Week 13. The Ravens were embarrassed by the Bengals at home on Thanksgiving, while the Steelers got run over by the Bills. That […]
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The Baltimore Ravens hosted several players for workouts this week, including linebacker William Kwenkeu, who was added to the practice squad on Tuesday. Kwenkeu, 28, spent most of the 2024 season on the team’s practice squad. He was elevated for two games and played 33 snaps, all on special teams. The Ravens needed another inside […]
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December 3: Robinson and Washington both practiced on Wednesday. The team posted videos of both players, as well as a picture of Washington on the practice field and his corresponding Instagram story. December 2: Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Tavius Robinson and safety Ar’Darius Washington were designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday, per a […]
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5:30 p.m. ET: The Ravens officially announced Ward’s signing on Tuesday afternoon. The Baltimore Ravens are signing veteran running back Jonathan Ward to their practice squad, per KPCR2’s Aaron Wilson. The Ravens needed to add another running back after placing Justice Hill on injured reserve on Saturday. They brought in three for workouts on Monday; […]
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Do you have questions about the Baltimore Ravens? Post them in the comments and check back later this week for answers from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff! We will also be looking in the comments of our other posts and The Feed for additional questions. If you asked a question before that went unanswered in our last […]
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After a devastating 32-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving, the talk around the Baltimore Ravens has been, rightfully, very negative. So, for this rendition of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, I’m going to turn it around to be positive. After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost on Sunday, the Ravens remained in first […]
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Despite a crushing loss to the Bengals on Thanksgiving, the Ravens are still favored by several forecasters to win the AFC North and make the playoffs. Here are the current divisional standings: The Ravens and the Steelers have yet to play, so the head-to-head tiebreaker does not yet apply. They share the same in-division record […]
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The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving, but a few short days later, they have retaken the AFC North lead after the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the Buffalo Bills thanks to a tiebreaker. Baltimore is 5-2 against similar opponents, beating the Jets, Vikings, Browns twice, and the Bears while losing to the […]
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After losing to the Bengals on Thanksgiving, the Ravens have dropped to 6-6 and second place in the AFC North and the No. 10 spot in the AFC playoff picture. Baltimore still controls their own destiny, but only if they win the division. To qualify as a wildcard they will need a good bit help, […]
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The Baltimore Ravens lost to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night by a score of 32-14. Here are the latest updates coming out of Week 13: Injury Updates The Ravens had two notable injuries on Sunday. Cornerback Nate Wiggins suffered a foot injury that is “not serious,” according to head coach John Harbaugh. Any absence […]
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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Chandler Martin is out for the season with a torn ACL, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Martin went down on the first play of the Ravens’ loss to the Bengals on Thanksgiving. Head coach John Harbaugh said after the game that he had suffered “a more serious knee injury.” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler […]
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Offense The Ravens’ offensive struggles hit a new low in Week 13 as they scored just 14 points and turned the ball over five times with four lost fumbles. The biggest notable development was the long-awaited debut of rookie offensive lineman Emery Jones Jr., who played 16 snaps and rotated some series with Andrew Vorhees […]
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Quarterback: D- After leading a touchdown drive on the Ravens’ opening possession, Lamar Jackson’s night quickly took a downward spiral. The rest of the first half saw him lose two fumbles in Baltimore’s own territory, the second of which he was untouched on and merely lost the ball during his throwing motion. He misfired on […]
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Waking up the morning after a Ravens loss is never fun. It’s even worse when that loss comes against a divisional opponent, and perhaps worse still when it is the result of five turnovers. That is simply no way to win a football game. With the 32-14 loss to the Bengals, the Ravens drop to […]
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The Baltimore Ravens committed five turnovers on their way to an embarrassing 32-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at home on Thanksgiving. The Ravens fumbled the ball four times in this game. Three came in the first half: one by Isaiah Likely that turned a touchdown into a Bengals touchback and two by Lamar Jackson […]
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The Baltimore Ravens were steamrolled by the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, losing 32-14. The Ravens drop to 6-6 and could fall out of first place in the AFC North if the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: It’s a universal rule in pretty […]
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