Category: AFC North News

Ravens vs. Steelers: TV broadcast map for Week 5

The #Ravens matchup against the Steelers will headline the CBS Sports early game lineup for Week 5, and here is TV broadcast map via @Thacover2NFL

Baltimore is getting healthy at the right time and had three critical contributors return to practice: Odell Beckham Jr., Marlon Humphrey, and rookie Keaton Mitchell, all prepared to return to the lineup.

Entering Week 5, Baltimore is 3-1 and atop the AFC North.

NATIONAL BROADCASTS

  • Thursday Night: Chicago @ Washington (Amazon)
  • Sunday 9:30 AM ET: Jacksonville vs. Buffalo in London (NFLN; Rich Eisen, Kurt Warner)
  • Sunday Night: Dallas @ San Francisco (NBC)
  • Monday Night: Green Bay @ Las Vegas (ESPN/ABC)

With preparation underway for both teams, here’s the TV broadcast for Week 5 via 506 Sports.

John Harbaugh gets 150th career win as Ravens head coach

John Harbaugh celebrated his 150th career win in the locker room and by issued game balls to key players in week 4.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was exuberant in the locker after Sunday’s victory over Cleveland. The win numbers as Harbaugh’s 150th win as head coach, a prestige reason to celebrate.

A players coach indeed, Harbaugh issued seven total game balls and kept a game-ball of his own for his career accomplishment. With optimism thriving in Baltimore, it’ll be interesting to see how they perform in week 5.

Ravens sit atop the AFC North despite injuries to key personnel

The Baltimore Ravens have been the best team in the AFC North despite key injuries.

At 3-1, the Baltimore Ravens have been undoubtedly the best team in the AFC North despite crucial injuries.

Still, the Ravens will face the Steelers in week 5 with a chance to start the season 3-0 vs. divisional opponents.

Below is a list of key players missing from the Ravens lineup that are likely to make an impact later in the season.

Ravens’ linebacker David Ojabo could miss remainder of season with ankle, knee injuries

Baltimore #Ravens’ linebacker David Ojabo could miss remainder of the 2023 regular season with ankle, knee injuries via @Thacover2NFL

David Ojabo exited Michigan with the potential to become a Brandon Graham-style pass rusher in Baltimore.

Still, through his first two seasons, he’s been inactive more than he’s been productive.

During his Monday afternoon, head coach John Harbaugh addressed Ojabo’s current injury status and stated that the pass rusher has some decisions to make regarding his health.

Harbaugh stated that Ojabo could be out for the season and is currently weighing his options after being placed on injured reserve.

Last season, Ojabo missed all but two games during his rookie season as he recovered from a torn Achilles. Ojabo played just four snaps in the loss to the Colts in Week 3 before exiting.

Ojabo had a sack/fumble in the Ravens’ opening game against the Texans, but he’ll now wait and see about the rest of this season.

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Steelers’ QB Kenny Pickett expected to miss Week 5 matchup vs. Ravens with knee injury

Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB Kenny Pickett is expected to miss the Week 5 matchup vs. Baltimore #Ravens with knee injury via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens and Steelers are set for an intense AFC North showdown in Week 5, and Pittsburgh will likely be without quarterback Kenny Pickett.

Ian Rapoport said the second-year signal caller didn’t suffer an ACL injury in Sunday’s loss to the Texans, but he will miss time.

Pickett was injured while trying to avoid being sacked on a fourth-and-1 drop back from the Texans’ 33 with 1:16 remaining in the third quarter.

Pickett, who completed 15 of 23 passes for 114 yards with one interception, left the contest and will be evaluated further on Monday.

Mitchell Trubisky would start against a talented Ravens defense that gave the Browns fits in a 28-3 win in Cleveland.

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Instant analysis of Ravens impressive 28-3 win over Browns in Week 4

We’re looking at instant analysis of the Baltimore #Ravens 28-3 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 4 via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens improved to 3-1 on the season after a dominant 28-3 win over the Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Lamar Jackson had four total touchdowns (2 P/2R), and the Baltimore defense hounded rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who filled in for an injured Deshaun Watson.

The Browns were held to 166 yards on the day, while a dominant defense allowed four touchdowns on the afternoon.

The Ravens registered four sacks on the afternoon, while Mark Andrews continued his dominance over Cleveland, hauling two touchdowns on the afternoon.

With a matchup against Pittsburgh looming, here’s an instant analysis of Sunday’s massive win.

Key takeaways and highlights from first half of Ravens Week 4 matchup vs. Browns

We’re looking at key takeaways and analysis from the first half as the Baltimore #Ravens Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens dominated the Browns defense in the first half, pressured rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson into an interception, and used two Lamar Jackson touchdowns to take a 21-3 lead into the halftime.

Star quarterback Deshaun Watson was ruled out before kickoff with a shoulder contusion, and Baltimore has given Lamar Jackson enough time up front to capitalize on Cleveland’s mistakes or turnovers.

With the second half set to begin, here are key takeaways from the first half.

Ravens to face Browns’ rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson with Deshaun Watson inactive

Deshaun Watson was limited for most of the week and he’s now been ruled out for Week 4, as the #Ravens will face Browns’ rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens are in Cleveland for a huge Week 4 matchup against the Browns, and the host team will be without star quarterback Deshaun Watson, who’ll be inactive with a shoulder injury.

Watson (shoulder contusion) was a limited participant in all three practices this week and was limited to one throw in Friday’s session before exiting with a trainer, per The Athletic’s Zac Jackson.

Thompson-Robinson had a solid preseason for the Browns, and he’s displayed his improved ability to complete accurate throws and extend pass plays with his legs.

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Ravens announce 4 roster moves ahead of Week 4 matchup vs. Browns

The Baltimore #Ravens announced four roster moves ahead of the teams Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens are set to depart for Cleveland, and the team announced four roster moves ahead of Sunday’s huge matchup against the Browns.

Outside linebacker David Ojabo was placed on injured reserve with ankle and knee injuries, meaning he’ll miss at least the next four games.

Baltimore signed veteran Kyle Van Noy from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to fill Ojabo’s spot, meaning he’s in line to play in Sunday’s game in Cleveland.

The Ravens also elevated running back Melvin Gordon III and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game.

Ravens’ RB Justice Hill expected to play in Week 4 matchup at Browns

Baltimore’s Justice Hill is listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup at Cleveland, but the #Ravens RB is expected to play vs. Browns in Week 4 via @Thacover2NFL

The Ravens got another important player back on the field Thursday when running back Justice Hill (foot) practiced ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Browns.

Hill was a limited participant and listed as questionable for the AFC North contest, but Jeremy Fowler reports that the running back will play against Cleveland’s top-ranked defense.

Hill missed last week’s game after leading the Ravens in carries in their Week 2 win in Cincinnati.

His return means the Ravens will have their top two backs (excluding J.K. Dobbins) in Cleveland, as Gus Edwards (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.

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