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Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 12 opponent: Ravens

Here are some important things to know about the Ravens ahead of the Week 12 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are at home to face the Ravens in primetime on Monday, Nov. 25, at 5:15 p.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 12 bout, here are a few key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

How things are going…

The Ravens are 7-4 on the season, with their most recent game being a loss to the Steelers.

Harbowl II

Jim and John Harbaugh will meet for the second time. Harbowl I occurred in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 when John’s Ravens beat Jim’s 49ers 34-31.

Running up the scoreboard

The Ravens have been a problem to opposing defenses this season. Baltimore is averaging the second-most points in the NFL (30.4).

Lamar is legit

One of the main reasons the Ravens’ offense is impactful is Lamar Jackson’s play. Jackson has thrown for 2,876 yards and 25 touchdowns with three interceptions. He ranks first in EPA/play and success rate. Along with being a prolific passer, Jackson is lethal with his legs. He’s carried the ball 95 times for 584 yards and two scores.

All hail King Henry

The Ravens’ acquisition of Derrick Henry this past offseason has paid dividends. The former Titan has run wild this season, leading the league in yards (1,185), rushing touchdowns (13), and 20+ yard rushing plays (13). Between Jackson and Henry, Baltimore is averaging a whopping 177.3 yards per game on the ground.

Uneven defense

The Ravens have been stout against the run, allowing just 77.5 yards per game, which ranks No. 2 in the league. However, Baltimore has been torched through the air. They’ve given up the most passes (39.5) and passing yards per game (284.5).

Look out for…

Zay Flowers. Flowers, the second-year wide receiver, has established himself as Jackson’s top target. He has the fifth-most receiving yards (727) and is nearly always bound to make a big play.

Report: Chargers hiring Ravens player evaluation and analytics manager Corey Krawiec

Corey Krawiec was vital to the Ravens’ success over the past decade.

The Chargers are hiring Ravens player evaluation and analytics manager Corey Krawiec, according to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper.

Krawiec had been with Baltimore since 2013 in a role in which he supported the team’s college scouting, pro scouting, and salary cap departments with data analysis and research.

Krawiec was vital to the Ravens’ success over the past decade.

Joe Hortiz is off to a strong start in his role as Chargers general manager by bringing in Krawiec, who he’s very familiar with, having worked with him in Baltimore.

The Harbaugh Bowl: Revisiting Super Bowl XLVII

Will the Chargers be the team to get Jim another shot at winning a ring? 

With Jim Harbaugh back in the NFL, one of the most exciting matchups next season will be when he faces his brother as the Chargers will host the Ravens at SoFi Stadium.

John was asked about the faceoff between the two and said, “My brother Jim and I] are looking forward to all of it. I’m just very happy for him. [I’m] proud of him [and] excited for him.”

Ahead of their matchup next season, let’s revisit the last time Jim and John Harbaugh faced each other: Super Bowl XLVII.

The Ravens faced the San Francisco 49ers at the Superdome in 2013. Super Bowl 47 was memorable for a myriad of reasons. 

The halftime show featured an iconic performance from Beyonce. There was a power outage that put America’s biggest sporting event on hold for over thirty minutes. And it was the first time in Super Bowl history that brothers coached against each other. 

Super Bowl 47 earned two notable nicknames, the “Blackout Bowl” and the “Harbaugh Bowl.”

The Ravens, led by quarterback Joe Flacco at the time, opened with a strong first half with a 21-6 lead by halftime. The 49ers responded in the second half with 17 unanswered points. San Francisco trailed 34-29 at the two-minute warning, but a turnover on downs cost them the game. 

The Ravens won by the score of 34-31.

Super Bowl 47 is John’s only Super Bowl victory and Jim’s only Super Bowl appearance. 

Will the Chargers be the team to get Jim another shot at winning a ring? 

Chargers conclude interview with Joe Hortiz for general manager opening

Joe Hortiz has worked with the Ravens since 1998.

The Chargers on Saturday confirmed they have interviewed Joe Hortiz for their general manager position.

Hortiz, 48, has worked for the Ravens since 1998, where he started as a scout. He was then promoted to the team’s director of college scouting for ten years before becoming the director of player personnel in 2019, overseeing both the pro and scouting departments since then.

Hortiz has plenty of experience and has benefited from learning under Ravens executive vice president Ozzie Newsome, one of the most well-known executives in the league.

Hortiz is a graduate of Auburn with a degree in accounting. He was an undergraduate assistant coach for the Tigers’ football team from 1995- 97. He worked with the quarterbacks and wide receivers and coached the scout team linebackers and secondary.

POLL: What do you think of the Cardinals’ trade for Hollywood Brown?

What are your thoughts on the Cardinals’ trade to acquire Hollywood Brown?

The Arizona Cardinals pulled off a stunner Thursday night when they acquired star receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown from the Baltimore Ravens. Brown and quarterback Kyler Murray played together during Murray’s time at Oklahoma.

Brown is the speed compliment on the outside the Cardinals have been searching for. He is the long-term answer at WR2 to pair with Hopkins. It is also a sign of very good faith towards Murray, who has gone through his fair share of drama from the Cardinals’ front office.

Some across the NFL social media world think the Cardinals gave up too much to acquire Brown. They sent pick No. 23 but did receive an additional third-rounder from Baltimore. Fellow star receiver A.J. Brown was traded to the Eagles minutes later for the 18th overall pick and some thought the Cardinals should have gone that route.

With that in mind, what do you think of this blockbuster trade for the Cards? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comment section below the article.

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Former Georgia Bulldog, NFL free agent Justin Houston signs with new team

Houston spent his first eight years with the Kansas City Chiefs before playing the last two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. 

Former Georgia football linebacker Justin Houston has reached a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Shefter.

The 10-year NFL vet spent his first eight years with the Kansas City Chiefs before playing the last two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston is a four-time Pro Bowl selection that led the NFL in sacks in 2014, which earned him first-team All-Pro honors that year. The 32-year-old was also quite productive in his time with the Colts.

Houston totaled 19 sacks, 30 quarterback hits and a league-high three safeties between 2019 and 2020. Now, Houston will join a loaded Ravens squad with eyes on a championship.

 

Former Texas star Earl Thomas’ future with Baltimore is now uncertain

Former Texas safety Earl Thomas’ troublesome offseason may cause the Ravens to release him before the season begins.

Former Texas safety Earl Thomas may be released by the Baltimore Ravens after a troublesome offseason.

In April 2020, Thomas was held at gunpoint by his wife, Nina Heisser, after an alleged cheating scandal. In the court documents, Heisser alluded to the fact that Thomas had began drinking on a consistent basis.

His erratic behavior has unfortunately continued throughout Ravens camp. According to CBS Sports NFL reporter Jason La Canfora, Thomas’ participation in position meetings has been an issue.

It’s not just the off-field problems.

On Friday, Thomas was involved in a physical altercation on the field with fellow safety Chuck Clark. Several teammates believe that Thomas was in the wrong for the scuffle.

It appears that the Ravens could make a final decision on Thomas’ future as soon as Saturday. It’s not likely to end well considering the team’s leadership council does not want to tolerate that type of behavior.

The potential for team discipline such as a suspension has seemed likely, but it’s possible that Thomas’ career as a Raven could be over completely.

It can’t be an easy decision considering Thomas is a three-time first-team All-Pro and one of the most talented and productive safeties in the NFL. On top of that, his contract has more dead money right now than the Ravens have cap space.

Oddly enough, another former Longhorn could fill in for Thomas should he continue his career elsewhere. Ravens players have voiced confidence and strong support for DeShon Elliott.

Elliott was drafted by Baltimore in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The rising safety compiled six tackles last season before being placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

NFL allowing coaches to return to training facilities

The NFL continues to slowly open back up operations by allowing coaching staffs to return to their team facilities.

The NFL continues to open up amid the coronavirus pandemic. With team training facilities opened back up to a small number of staff members, the league is allowing teams to expand upon that this week.

According to a memo from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, obtained by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the league is continuing to back off restrictions put on teams. The memo states coaching staffs may return to team facilities on Friday, June 5, while allowing teams to expand their in-house staff from a maximum of 75 to 100 people.

Though the only players that are able to return to team facilities are those still rehabbing injuries, this is a massive step towards the NFL holding training camps, which are currently set to start in mid-July. With the league continuing to safely expand the number of staff members at the training facilities, it’s acting as a proof of concept for full teams to return and hold practices to prepare for the regular season.

The NFL informed teams earlier this week that training camps could only be held at their respective training facilities, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That wouldn’t impact the Baltimore Ravens too much since they hold training camp at their Under Armour Performance Center. However, it would mean Baltimore couldn’t host or travel to other teams for joint practices.

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