Category: AFC Playoffs

Ravens nearing full strength ahead of AFC divisional round matchup vs. Texans

The Baltimore Ravens are nearing full strength ahead of their AFC divisional round matchup against the Houston Texans

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

Zay Flowers (calf), Marlon Humphrey (calf), Odafe Oweh (ankle), Malik Harrison (groin) and Del’Shawn Phillips (shoulder) all missed practice last week, but things are starting to look good for the No. 1 seed ahead of Saturday.

“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.”

In Monday roster moves that will help open spots for injured players returning, second-year cornerback Pepe Williams (ankle) was placed on injured reserve and veteran wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was released.

The Ravens have decisions to make on wide receiver/returner Devin Duvernay and defensive back Ar’Darius Washington who are in the middle of their injured reserve practice window.

Ravens will face Texans in divisional round of AFC playoffs

The Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans will face off in the divisional round of the playoffs in a rematch of a Week 1 meeting

The Ravens are back from their first-round bye, and they know their opponent after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Thanks to the dominant play of Josh Allen, Baltimore will host the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium in a rematch of a 25-9 season-opening win.

In that game, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 28 of 44 passing attempts for 242 yards in his NFL regular-season debut but didn’t lead any touchdown-scoring drives.

Odell Beckham had two catches for 38 yards as he deferred to the rookie Zay Flowers in his debut.

Playing in his first game after a ten-month absence, Lamar Jackson was 17-22 passing for 169 yards and one interception while finishing with a 79.5 rating.

Jackson looked rusty at times but was efficient, had 38 yards rushing, and avoided nasty hits.

This is a different Houston team, and the Texans are flying high after dismantling the Cleveland Browns in the wild-card round opener.

Ravens announce two roster moves ahead of divisional round of AFC playoffs

In Monday roster moves, the Ravens placed Pepe Williams (ankle) on injured reserve and Laquon Treadwell was released.

The Ravens have returned from their one week bye and as the team starts preparation for an AFC divisional matchup, the team has announced two roster moves.

On Monday, the Ravens placed cornerback Pepe Williams (ankle) on injured reserve and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was released.

On Friday, Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews returned to practice for the first time since ankle surgery, opening his 21-day window to be moved from injured reserve to the active roster.

Andrews hopes to return at some point in the playoffs, and Monday’s moves create two roster openings.

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.

Which AFC Wild Card teams should the Ravens fear most?

The Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Texans may pose a threat to the Ravens perfect season in the AFC Playoffs.

If the No. 1 seeded Baltimore Ravens aren’t careful, they may be on upset alert. Which AFC Wild Card team poses the most significant threat to their season?

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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.

2024 NFL wild-card weekend schedule: Times, dates, matchups for opening round

​The NFL announced the schedule of sites, dates, and times for Super Wild Card Weekend January 13-15, and the Eagles vs. Buccaneers will finish on Monday Night Football

Tonight, the NFL announced the schedule of sites, dates, and times for Super Wild Card Weekend January 13-15.

The Ravens are No. 1 seed in the AFC, and even after a sloppy Week 18 loss to the Steelers, they’ll have a first round bye, and homefield advantage throughout the playofss.

Pittsburgh is in after the Titans’ upset win over the Jaguars, allowing the Buffalo Bills to make the tournament regardless of what happens against the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football.

Here’s the complete schedule for the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend.

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.