14. BALTIMORE (8-9)
LAST SEASON: The Ravens lost six straight games to end the season as injuries — including to star quarterback Lamar Jackson — finally became too much to overcome. Jackson got off to an impressive start and looked like an MVP candidate early on, but he wasn’t available at the end because of ankle problems.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson said on Twitter on Wednesday that he loves the Baltimore Ravens amid uncertainty about his contract status beyond this year.
“I love my Ravens I don’t know who the hell putting that false narrative out that I’m having thoughts about leaving,” Jackson said.
BALTIMORE RAVENS (8-9)
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Ravens are working under quarterback Lamar Jackson’s timeline when it comes to a potential contract extension.
Tom Brady’s retirement at age 44 leaves the NFL without its iconic quarterback, best player, biggest star and fiercest competitor.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson described his ankle problem as day to day, even though there are no more games for the Baltimore Ravens to prepare for.
BALTIMORE (AP) — A frustrating season marred by an assortment of injuries and close defeats ended in familiar, agonizing fashion for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.
The Ravens played shorthanded — and valiantly — before falling 16-13 in overtime to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson will miss a fourth consecutive game for the Baltimore Ravens to end the regular season.
Baltimore ruled Jackson out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh because of his ankle injury.
It seems like such an easy task: Simply snap the ball on time.
With their margin for error almost gone, every mistake is magnified for the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens were called for a crucial delay-of-game penalty on third-and-goal from the 4, and after settling for a field goal on that drive, Baltimore allowed the Los Angeles Rams to drive the other way for the winning touchdown with less than a minute remaining.
BALTIMORE (AP) — When the Los Angeles Rams look back on this important victory, they might recall how Matthew Stafford helped put the team in a quandary with three costly turnovers.
They most certainly won’t forget how the gritty quarterback made amends by overseeing a near-flawless fourth-quarter comeback that produced in a 20-19 win Sunday over the short-handed but stubborn Baltimore Ravens.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore star Lamar Jackson missed practice again Friday because of his injured ankle, and the Ravens listed him as questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
This looks like the last thing the Baltimore Ravens need right now — another talented opponent with a dynamic passing game and plenty of motivation.
The battered Ravens host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in yet another difficult test for Baltimore's depleted secondary.
Lamar Jackson is back at practice, and Tyler Huntley could be available soon.
The Baltimore Ravens won't ever return to full strength this season, but with two games to play, perhaps the worst is behind them.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans and Rams wideout Cooper Kupp have not only been money on the football field this year, they've made lots of money for people who bet on them.
Josh Johnson joined the Ravens 10 days ago, and the well-traveled quarterback started his first game in 1,092 days with first place in the AFC North on the line Sunday at Cincinnati.
The Chargers didn’t have outside linebacker Joey Bosa, running back Austin Ekeler, receiver Mike Williams and center Corey Linsley when they faced the Texans.
The Buffalo Bills’ already beleaguered offensive line was dealt another blow when left guard Ike Boettger was carted off the field with a ruptured Achilles tendon in a big win against New England, and Jacksonville running back James Robinson left the Jaguars’ game against the New York Jets with an torn Achilles tendon.
The Baltimore Ravens put quarterback Tyler Huntley on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, leaving them without their top two QBs for Sunday’s showdown at Cincinnati for first place in the AFC North.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Depleted by injuries and COVID-19 protocols, the Baltimore Ravens have dropped three straight but remain in the thick of the crowded AFC playoff race.
The inconsistent Cincinnati Bengals are tied with the Ravens for the lead in the AFC North, but the potential postseason field is so crowded that a loss will send one of them tumbling back into the pack.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Tyler Huntley missed practice Friday for the Baltimore Ravens with an illness, adding even more uncertainty to the team's quarterback situation heading into this weekend's showdown at Cincinnati.
The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for what's almost certainly the most important game of their season so far — a showdown at Cincinnati, with the winner taking over sole possession of first place in the AFC North.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson did not practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday because of his sprained ankle.
The Ravens practiced indoors without reporters. The team's injury report listed Jackson as absent, along with receiver Devin Duvernay (ankle), offensive lineman Tyre Phillips (knee), guard Ben Powers (foot) and cornerback Tavon Young (concussion).
John Harbaugh again went for the win and the AFC North became even more jumbled.
The Ravens (8-6) lost their third straight game Sunday when Tyler Huntley threw incomplete to Mark Andrews on a 2-point conversion attempt after Baltimore had rallied for two touchdowns in the final five minutes to get within one point of Green Bay.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes — tying Brett Favre on Green Bay’s career list — and the Packers became the first team this season to clinch a division title, wrapping up the NFC North with a 31-30 win over Baltimore.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens listed Lamar Jackson as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay because of his sprained ankle.
Jackson missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, and the team listed him as having sat out Friday as well.
BALTIMORE (AP) — The last time Baltimore faced Green Bay, Aaron Rodgers didn't play and the Packers were shut out.
That's the type of scenario the Ravens are hoping to avoid this weekend.
Now it's Lamar Jackson whose health is in question.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed another practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday because of his sprained ankle.
Jackson also missed practice Wednesday because of the ankle injury that knocked him out of last weekend's loss at Cleveland.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed practice because of his injured ankle, and the Baltimore Ravens are bringing in another quarterback just in case.
Jets coach Robert Saleh announced that Josh Johnson was heading to Baltimore from New York’s practice squad.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — This was the absence Baltimore could least afford. The Ravens are hopeful it won't linger.
Lamar Jackson missed most of Sunday's loss at Cleveland after spraining his ankle, but a day later, coach John Harbaugh said the star quarterback did not have a high ankle sprain.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns don't have to impress any committee to make the playoffs. No need to appease a fickle segment of their fanbase, which demands their quarterback and coach be perfect while forgetting 0-16 wasn't so long ago.
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson left the stadium in a protective boot after spraining his right ankle in Sunday’s 24-22 road loss to the Cleveland Browns, a concerning sight for a banged-up team trying to hold on to the AFC North lead.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson's right ankle is even less sturdy, and so is Baltimore's hold on the bunched-up AFC North.
The Ravens' superstar quarterback suffered a sprain in the first quarter and didn't return Sunday as the first-place Ravens lost 24-22 to the Cleveland Browns, who kept their playoff hopes alive with a bounce-back win.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett wasn't going to let this season escape his grasp — or get away from the Browns.
Displeased with an overall lack of focus during practice last week, Cleveland's star defensive end spoke up and challenged his teammates, urging them to do more, pushing them to be better.
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Anthony Walker Jr. might not be able to help the Browns chase around Lamar Jackson on Sunday.
Cleveland's leading tackler was placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Thursday along with punter Jamie Gillan, and both will likely miss this week's vital matchup against Jackson and the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson looked nothing like a former league MVP or superstar two weeks ago against the Browns, who unleashed an exquisite defensive game plan to slow Baltimore's spectacular quarterback.
John Harbaugh has the best kicker in the NFL, currently and possibly ever. Yet, trailing by one point, he left Justin Tucker on the sideline Sunday night and went for a 2-point conversion in the dying seconds at Pittsburgh.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Harbaugh went for the win, and it didn't work out for the Baltimore Ravens.
Lamar Jackson led Baltimore to a touchdown with 12 seconds to play, but his throw on the 2-point conversion was too far in front of tight end Mark Andrews.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers activated star linebacker T.J. Watt off the COVID-19 list on Saturday, giving their beleaguered defense a boost before Sunday's visit by AFC North-leading Baltimore.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns general manager Andrew Berry feels the bye week will help Baker Mayfield get healthy and maybe even mend Cleveland's broken season.
Mayfield has had a rough 2021 while dealing with an assortment of injuries, including a fracture to the quarterback's left, non-showing shoulder.
CLEVELAND (AP) — One play after Baker Mayfield completed a 41-yard pass, a long gain that gave the Browns momentum and their banged-up quarterback some needed confidence, coach Kevin Stefanski called a trick play.
Throwing the football in the NFL is so alluring it can seduce even the best run teams.
The Indianapolis Colts forgot they have Jonathan Taylor after relying on Carson Wentz’s arm to build a 10-point halftime lead against the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers.
BALTIMORE (AP) — On a night he threw a career-high four interceptions, Lamar Jackson still produced one incredible moment of brilliance.
That was enough for the Baltimore Ravens, who now have the best record in the AFC after gutting out another tense victory.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Of all the times Lamar Jackson has rescued the Baltimore Ravens in his young career, last season's game at Cleveland stands out.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson insists this is different than last week's false start.
Jackson said Wednesday he's feeling better and fully expects to play Sunday night for the Baltimore Ravens against Cleveland.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — No matter who is at quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens are a tough team to put away in close games.
This time it was Tyler Huntley, forced into action because Lamar Jackson was ill, who led Baltimore to a touchdown in the final minute Sunday for a 16-13 victory at Chicago.
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Huntley was on the way to the game Sunday when he got the message from Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens' star quarterback was too sick to play.
Subbing for Jackson, Huntley led a winning drive capped by Devonta Freeman's 3-yard run with 22 seconds remaining, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Chicago Bears 16-13.