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Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins expresses major frustration at lack of red zone usage

Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins expressed major frustration about his role in the red zone

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals on Wild Card Weekend, losing by the score of 24-17. In the loss there were plenty of questionable decisions by Baltimore’s coaching staff, including play calling, time management and player usage.

After the game concluded, running back J.K. Dobbins expressed major frustration at his role, particularly in the red zone. Dobbins explained that he wanted the ball towards the goal line, especially on the play where Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley lost a fumble on a quarterback sneak from the one-yard line, resulting in a likely 14-point swing.

Dobbins ended the game with 13 carries for 59 yards, which comes out to a 4.8 yards per carry average. He also caught a touchdown in the contest, but has only eclipsed 15 carries once in his NFL career despite having an impressive resumé and plenty of early success at the professional level.

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Ravens QB Tyler Huntley gives update on status ahead of Wild Card Weekend vs. Bengals

Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley gave an update on his status ahead of Wild Card Weekend

The Baltimore Ravens travel to Cincinnati to kickoff what they hope to be a long playoff run against the Bengals. No quarterback has been named so far, but if healthy Tyler Huntley could be the guy to get the start behind center, especially with fellow signal caller Lamar Jackson being ruled out for the contest.

Huntley missed Week 18 in Cincinnati with a shoulder issue, but has been able to practice the last couple of days. The former Utah star was asked how he was doing after Friday’s practice and seemed upbeat, saying that he’s feeling better and continuing to progress, putting his health percentage at over 90%.

“I’m doing good; I’m feeling better. [I] continue to progress, and I’m getting ready for this weekend.”

“It’s up there; it’s a good percentage. I think we’re pushing like 90-99 [percent], around there. We’re pushing; we’re up there. We practiced today, and we’re just seeing how we’re going to feel coming into these next couple days.”

No matter who gets the start for Baltimore, the offensive game plan should be a run heavy. Huntley and Anthony Brown are the two candidates to lead the offense, and whoever it is must limit turnovers and make a few big plays if the Ravens want to secure a win.

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Ravens announce uniform combination for Wild Card matchup vs. Bengals

The Ravens announced their uniform combination for their Wild Card matchup with the Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens head back to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals for the second-straight week. While Baltimore lost 27-16 in Week 18, this time the stakes are much higher, as they play on Wild Card Weekend with a trip to the divisional round on the line.

The Ravens announced their playoff uniform combinations for this Sunday night’s game against the Bengals, going with the white tops with black pants.  All-time, they are 35-53 with his combination according to Ravens Uniform Tracker.

If the Ravens hope to make it 36-53, they need a strong game from the running game and less turnovers from whichever quarterback starts for them in the contest. Inside linebacker Roquan Smith and the defense has shown that they can at least somewhat contain the high-powered Bengals offense, so it will all come down to the offense and if they can control the clock by running the ball with a rested J.K. Dobbins and a hopefully healthy Gus Edwards.

Ravens RB Gus Edwards being evaluated for a head injury in Week 18 vs. Bengals

Ravens running back Gus Edwards left Baltimore’s Week 18 game against the Bengals

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The Baltimore Ravens faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. While the team sat out a lot of important players on the offense and defense, they might have lost one more to injury in the first half of the contest in a star offensive player.

Baltimore announced that running back Gus Edwards was being evaluated for a possible head injury. Edwards’s game started out strong with a first down on the first offensive play of the game. If the injury is significant, it might lead to him missing next week’s playoff game.

The shorthanded Ravens could be even more short-handed if Edwards has to miss time. In his absence, running backs Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill should get more opportunities.

Update: Edwards has been ruled out for the remainder of the game

Ravens announce inactives for Week 18 matchup vs. Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens announced the inactive players for Week 18 against the Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens are in Cincinnati to take on the Bengals in Week 18, the final week of the 2022 regular season.  The Wildcard Round starts next week and the Ravens look to build momentum.  Only the top seed gets a bye in the playoffs, which the Kansas City Chiefs already secured.

The Ravens announced their inactive players 90 minutes before the game, with multiple starters slated to sit out for rest purposes in running back J.K. Dobbins, tight end Mark Andrews and guard Kevin Zeitler. Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley both will not suit up, paving the way for quarterback Anthony Brown to get the start.

The rest of the inactives list includes some important pieces on defense in cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Brandon Stephens, as well as defensive tackle Rayshad Nichols. The Ravens will need to rely on multiple different players to step up if they want to get a win against the Bengals.

Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins discusses Steelers’ defensive strategy in Week 17

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins said that the Ravens’ running game found success despite the Steelers’ best efforts to counter it

The Baltimore Ravens lost an ugly game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17. The team fought hard to secure their eleventh win of the season, but couldn’t put up enough points to surpass the Steelers’ offensive output.

Speaking to reporters after the game, running back J.K. Dobbins assessed Pittsburgh’s strategy and pointed out that the Ravens found success on the ground despite the Steelers’ emphasis on stopping the run.

“They were trying to stop the run,” Dobbins explained. “They did a good job. They came with some adjustments. They did a good job, but we still did a good job in the run game – don’t sit here and act like we got shut down in the run game. I don’t know the stats or anything, but we did not get shut down in the run game. So, let’s not sit here and act like they shut us down. So, we’ll make an adjustment, and we’re going to get better from it.”

This three-point loss will continue to sting for Baltimore, but with a playoff berth already secured, the Ravens are now focused on winning their last game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. Their offense would get a boost in the coming weeks if quarterback Lamar Jackson is able to return from his injury, and with some luck, they could make waves once elimination games start.

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Ravens HC John Harbaugh admits RB Gus Edwards should have played more vs. Steelers

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh mentioned that running back Gus Edwards should’ve played more against the Steelers

In the Baltimore Ravens’ 16-13 Week 17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, one player was significantly missing from the offensive game plan. Running back Gus Edwards lacked the same amount of playing time that fellow running back J.K. Dobbins had, as from the snap count list, Edwards only had nine plays on offense while Dobbins had 26, marking a big discrepancy.

Baltimore Head coach John Harbaugh was asked about the playing time of Edwards in Week 17, and seemed disappointed that the running back didn’t play more. His answer seemed to raise eyebrows, especially considering that he’s the head coach of the team

“I wasn’t happy about that, in all honesty. Gus [Edwards] should have played more – there’s no doubt about it. That was something that … We should have had him out there more, and [there’s] really no excuse for that.”

When Edwards and Dobbins have both been active this season, they’ve split carrying duties somewhat evenly for the most part. Some thought he might’ve been hurt, but Harbaugh didn’t reveal any new injuries after the game.

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Ravens HC John Harbaugh says it’s ‘pretty remarkable’ team clinched playoffs with two games remaining

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is proud of his team for making the playoffs

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16 by the final score of 17-9. With their victory combined with the New England Patriots loss, the Ravens have clinched a spot in the playoffs.

While head coach John Harbaugh was at the podium postgame, the Ravens clinched their playoff spot, with him not being aware of it until he was asked. He mentioned that he was very proud of his team’s accomplishment, saying it was “remarkable” that the team clinched with two games remaining.

“Oh, OK. It feels great. Yes, great. Congratulations to our guys; to clinch the playoffs with two games left is pretty remarkable. It’s not done too often, and it’s something to be really proud of. I’m really happy with that. It will probably sink in tonight later.”

The Ravens will need a healthy Lamar Jackson if they want to get far in the playoffs, but for now they’ll look to string together wins. The offense has been struggling since the bye week, but the running game has improved with the return of J.K. Dobbins.  With the return of a dominant running game, Jackson’s skillset could be the difference on offense for the team.

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Ravens QB Tyler Huntley shares preparation routine for every game in NFL

Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley says that he prepares every week to play

The Baltimore Ravens have a semi-short week as they head into Week 15.  They travel to Cleveland to take on Deshaun Watson and the Browns as the team looks to improve to 10-4 on the season and pave their way into the playoffs.

Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley exited concussion protocol after leaving Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting up another start for the third-year signal caller. He spoke to the media and was asked if he prepared to play this week, saying that he prepares to get ready to play each and every week.

“For sure, always. Every week, I’m preparing to get ready to play.”

If Huntley wasn’t cleared to play on Saturday against the Browns, then undrafted rookie free agent Anthony Brown would have likely made his first career NFL start.  Brown played the rest of the fourth quarter on Sunday after Huntley left the game due to his concussion.

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Ravens HC John Harbaugh raves about team following Week 14 win vs. Steelers

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh gave out plenty of praise to his team following their Week 14 win against the Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-14 in a hard-fought game in Week 14 of the 2022 season.  Both teams lost their initial starting quarterbacks in the contest, so it ended up being Anthony Brown vs. Mitch Trubisky at the end, as they replaced Tyler Huntley and Kenny Pickett respectively.

There were many reasons why Baltimore was able to come out of Pittsburgh with a victory, as multiple players stepped up when needed. Head coach John Harbaugh spoke to the media right after the game and was proud of his team for overcoming injuries to win the game, raving about his team’s character and toughness.

“…Just a shoutout to the great environment, the experience here in Pittsburgh and the amazing rivalry that this is. We appreciate it, and we appreciate victories like this in this environment against Pittsburgh because we have respect for them and for the rivalry. I’m very proud of our guys. I think it was the kind of victory that you can attribute to heart and character and toughness and finding a way to get the job done, and never giving up, and never flinching and having each other’s back in the end. So, a lot of guys stepped up; the two guys in this room obviously – Anthony Brown and J.K. Dobbins – stepped up in a big way when we needed it the most. That drive in the fourth quarter will go down in history as one of the great drives in this rivalry. It will in my mind, I promise you that. So, I’m proud of everybody; I appreciate everybody; [I] trust everybody on this team, love this team. [I] love this team; I love every guy on this team and trust and believe in every guy on this team. We’re very, very proud of this victory. Past that, we’re moving on to Cleveland. That’s next, and that’s our next challenge in Cleveland…”

The game was Brown’s first NFL action after being elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. The running game took control once he was inserted in the lineup for Huntley, but he played mistake free and made a few big-time throws.

Baltimore will face off against the Cleveland Browns in Week 15, and it could be Brown at the helm depending on how Huntley does during the week after suffering a concussion.