Category: AFC North Standings

Ravens vs. Texans: 10 takeaway from first half of Divisional Round matchup

We’re looking at ten takeaways from the first half as the Ravens and Texans are tied 10-10 in AFC Divisional Round matchup at M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore got off to a slow start on Saturday before kicking things into gear on both sides of the football.

All-Pro quarterback Lamar Jackson was 7 of 11 passing, for 52 yards, one touchdown, and a 105.1 quarterback rating. Jackson had runs of 23 yards and 15 yards in the second quarter, scoring a drive that put the Ravens up 10-3 on the youthful Texans.

Houston responded on special teams, as recently elevated running back Steven Sims brought a punt return back 67 yards with 5:00 left in the first half.

With both teams back on the field, we’re looking at ten takeaways from the first half.

Ravens release first injury report ahead of AFC divisional round matchup vs. Texans

Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers were among four Ravens to not practice ahead of Saturday’s divisional matchup vs. the Texans

An already dynamic offensive unit could get a massive jolt as Mark Andrews continues to ramp up his participation ahead of the team’s AFC divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans.

Wide receiver Zay Flowers (calf), outside linebacker Odafe Oweh (ankle), and linebacker Malik Harrison (groin) all returned to practice.

Andrews returned to practice on Friday, but it remains to be seen whether the talented pass catcher will be healthy enough to play in Saturday’s divisional playoff game against Houston.

Despite missing the final six games with a fractured fibula, Andrews leads the Ravens in touchdown receptions (6) and has the second-most catches (45) and third-most receiving yards (544).

Ravens who benefited the most from first-round bye in the AFC playoffs

We’re looking at the Baltimore Ravens who benefited the most from the first round bye in the AFC playoffs

The Ravens used the bye week to get even healthier ahead of the divisional-round matchup against the Texans. Head coach John Harbaugh is “optimistic” that injured players will gradually return to practice this week.

“We’re pretty optimistic about everybody, varying degrees of optimism with certain guys,” Harbaugh said. “It’s just like any week, you have to see it unfold. Some guys are good to go. Other guys are going to be more day by day.”

Baltimore has decisions on wide receiver/returner Devin Duvernay and defensive back Ar’Darius Washington, who are in the middle of their injured reserve practice window.

With preparation for the Texans underway, we’re looking at which Ravens benefited the most from the first-round bye.

2024 NFL Divisional Round schedule: Times, dates, matchups

With the Wild Card Round almost complete, here’s the initial 2024 Divisional Round schedule for the NFL playoffs

There are still two games left to be played, but the NFL has finalized the sites, dates, and times schedule for the Divisional Playoffs, presented by Intuit TurboTax, on January 20-21.

Next weekend, we will see the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers make their postseason debut, with Green Bay traveling to Santa Clara for a gigantic Saturday night matchup on FOX.

Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Tampa, and Philadelphia are still left to play, and the winners will hit the road for potential divisional matchups with wins.

With the Sunday slate of games now complete, here’s an initial release of the divisional round schedule that includes times, dates, and locations.

Bills wild card matchup vs. Steelers postponed due to winter storm

Due to the winter storm, the Steelers-Bills wild-card game officially has been postponed to 4:30 ET on Monday.

The Baltimore Ravens may have to wait until Monday evening to find out who they’ll face in the AFC’s divisional round of the playoffs after the Bills and Steelers wild card matchup was postponed until Monday afternoon.

Sunday was supposed to be the fourth playoff meeting between the two teams and the first to be played in Buffalo’s intense winter weather.

AccuWeather forecasts predicted a high of 24 degrees on Sunday, with winds gusting near 50 miles per hour.

Couple that with the predicted seven+ inches of snow at Highmark Stadium Sunday, and it set up for a disastrous afternoon for everyone involved.

As the AFC’s top seed, Baltimore could potentially face Pittsburgh for the second time in three weeks if the Steelers can pull the upset.

The Ravens could also be staring at another matchup with the Cleveland Browns if they’re able to defeat the Houston Texans on the road.

Seven team AFC playoff field is set after Titans upset Jaguars

The seven team AFC playoff field is set and the Steelers are in after the Tennessee Titans upset the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

The AFC playoff field is set after the Titans upset the Jaguars in the early portion of Sunday’s AFC Week 18 games.

Pittsburgh needed a win over Baltimore and a loss by either Buffalo or Jacksonville to avoid missing the playoffs for the second straight season.

Once Houston secures the AFC South, their matchup with Cleveland is the only Wild Card Weekend contest set in stone.

Instant analysis of Ravens 17-10 loss to the Steelers in Week 18 regular-season finale

We’re looking at instant analysis of Baltmore Ravens 17-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 regular-season finale

Baltimore will finish the regular season 13-4 after a desperate Pittsburgh squad (10-7) held on for a 17-10 win at sloppy M&T Bank Stadium.

Playing in a driving rain storm all afternoon, the Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive while snapping the Ravens ‘ game-winning streak.

After securing the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the AFC North title by defeating the Dolphins in Week 17, the Ravens (13-4) entered Saturday’s game against their division rival with no playoff ramifications for themselves.

Baltimore sat NFL MVP favorite Lamar Jackson and six other starters: Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers, guard Kevin Zeitler, middle linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Kyle Hamilton, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

With the Ravens set for a Wild Card week bye and the Steelers needing help on Sunday, here’s an instant analysis of the loss.

Instant analysis of news Ravens are signing RB Dalvin Cook ahead of AFC playoffs

We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Baltimore Ravens signing running back Dalvin Cook to the practice squad

The best team in football added more depth at running back, as the Ravens agreed to a deal with Dalvin Cook to join the practice squad.

The Jets released the veteran four-time Pro Bowl running back this week, allowing him to join a contender ahead of the postseason.

The Ravens had signed Melvin Gordon III to the 53-man roster following the season-ending injury to rookie Keaton Mitchell, but Cook adds even more depth and gives Baltimore the option of elevating him from the practice squad in the playoffs.

With news of the move revealed, here’s instant analysis of the move.

Ravens to sit Lamar Jackson in season finale vs. Steelers; Tyler Huntley to start at QB

With Baltimore locking up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the #Ravens are resting Lamar Jackson, and starting Tyler Huntley against the #Steelers

Lamar Jackson was just named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, and his five-touchdown performance in a 56-19 win over the Dolphins will be the last thing MVP voters see in the regular season.

With Baltimore having wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, John Harbaugh is starting Tyler Huntley in the season finale against the Steelers (9-7) at M&T Bank Stadium.

Jackson dominated Miami in Week 17, passing for 321 yards and five touchdowns on 18 of 21, for a perfect 158.3 passer rating. He added another 35 yards on six carries on the ground.

Jackson will finish this likely MVP season with 3,678 yards passing, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and his 65.3 QBR is good for fourth in the NFL.

He also logged a team-high 821 yards rushing and five touchdowns.

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Ravens announce ticket information for divisional round of AFC playoffs

The Baltimore Ravens announced that tickets for the divisional round matchup of the AFC playoff will go on sale Friday, January 5

The Ravens will host the Steelers in the season finale on Saturday afternoon, and they’ll have almost nine days off before beginning preparation for an AFC divisional round matchup at home.

With the AFC playoff going through M&T Bank Stadium, team officials revealed that tickets will go on sale Friday, January 5, at 10:00 A.M. ET.

Fans who initially purchased Wild Card tickets will receive pre-sale access to Divisional Playoff tickets!

Fans who bought Wild Card tickets will be automatically refunded, and new tickets must be purchased for the Divisional Playoff matchup.

As the team with the best record in the AFC, Baltimore will host a Divisional Playoff game against a Wild Card winner.

As the top seed, the Ravens will play the lowest remaining seed, and the seed with the second-best record hosts the higher remaining Wild Card seed.

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