Tag: John Harbaugh

Former Panthers WR Diontae Johnson suspended by Ravens for refusing to enter game in Week 13

So, yeah, things don’t seem to be working out in Baltimore for former Panthers WR Diontae Johnson.

Today’s news regarding Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson could mean at least one of two things for the Carolina Panthers—they were right for trading him and/or their pass catchers are going to have a really, really tough time this weekend.

On Wednesday, the Ravens announced a one-game suspension for Johnson—who did not appear in their Week 13 loss. A statement by general manager Eric DeCosta noted that the “difficult decision” stemmed from the former Pro Bowler’s refusal to enter the game against the Philadelphia Eagles—the Panthers’ opponent for this Sunday.

This latest development between Johnson and the Ravens may not come as too much of a surprise to those who heard what head coach Jim Harbaugh said about the situation on Monday.

“I’m gonna to have to wait,” he stated of Johnson. “There’s some moving parts there that we’re gonna have to figure out and explore and just see where we’re at. It’s the best I can do, in fairness to everybody.”

The Panthers traded Johnson to the Ravens on Oct. 29, in a deal involving a late-round pick swap for the 2025 NFL draft.

Since then, he’s recorded only one reception (of five yards) and 39 offensive snaps over four games. He did not, obviously, record a snap in Sunday’s defeat to the Eagles.

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HBO Hard Knocks is the last thing Ravens HC John Harbaugh needs

Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh might not benefit from having NFL Films HBO Hardknocks in close proximity.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is leading an AFC North team that is playing far below its potential in 2024. With NFL Films in close proximity to record the team for HBO Hardknocks, Harbaugh’s documented shortcomings might make for an interesting spectacle. 



In week 13, the Ravens were defeated 24-19 by the Philadelphia Eagles, and the loss came in cinematic fashion. Quarterback Lamar Jackson missed a few open pass targets, and kicker Justin Tucker missed two crucial field goals.

However, Philadelphia Eagles nickel-back Cooper DeJean did not miss when he blasted running back Derrick Henry in the fourth quarter.

Harbaugh is still always unbothered, comes up short, and gives fans the most empty rebuttals and explanations. NFL Films may have positioned themselves to make a masterpiece of the Ravens’ season, especially with the teams’ pending rematches with the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 5 and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 21. 

The Ravens have lost to both the Browns and Steelers this season, but an opportunity to play them at home down the stretch might give them some momentum and favor.

Harbaugh needs to be the hero in 2024. The Steelers are pulling away with the division, and fans have rekindled angst from Harbaugh’s shortcomings in the most recent AFC Championship.

Former Steelers WR future with Baltimore Ravens remains uncertain

Diontae Johnson’s spot on the Ravens roster looks uncertain after a series of frustrations lead to zero snaps played in Week 13.

In a shocking turn of events, it appears that former Steelers WR and current Raven Diontae Johnson has worn out his welcome with another NFL team. While nothing has been confirmed, the writing is on the wall for the disgruntled wide receiver.

Johnson took to social media to seemingly complain about his playing time with the Ravens, and after playing zero snaps in Week 13, his time in Baltimore could be coming to an abrupt end. He had played 17, 5, 11, and 6 snaps in four games from Weeks 9 through 12, respectively.

During the Baltimore Ravens’ Monday presser, HC John Harbaugh was asked to touch on Johnson’s future, but the head coach declined. Harbaugh stated that it would have to wait for another time, as “there’s some moving parts” regarding Johnson. He added that the team would explore where they currently stand with Johnson, and vice versa.

Could Harbaugh be hinting at Johnson’s potential release from the Baltimore Ravens organization? And if he is released, although he is unable to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, could Johnson find himself a suitable contender this close to the playoffs?

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Has former Panthers WR Diontae Johnson already worn out his welcome with Ravens?

Ravens HC John Harbaugh doesn’t seem too positive about WR Diontae Johnson, who was traded to Baltimore by the Panthers a month ago.

Well, it seems as though the Carolina Panthers were right to trade wide receiver Diontae Johnson after all.

Johnson, now a member of the Baltimore Ravens, has yet to find a place in his new digs. Since being shipped away back on Oct. 29, the former Pro Bowler has tallied just a 5-yard reception on only 39 offensive snaps over four games.

Yesterday saw Johnson record the proverbial doughnut in Baltimore’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, as he played zero snaps in the team’s 24-19 loss. That inactivity prompted an inquiry for Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who was asked about Johnson on Monday.

“I’m gonna to have to wait,” Harbaugh replied. “There’s some moving parts there that we’re gonna have to figure out and explore and just see where we’re at. It’s the best I can do, in fairness to everybody.”

Yikes.

The Panthers acquired Johnson from the Pittsburgh Steelers this past March. He played in seven games for Carolina before being sent off in a deal involving a late-round pick swap for the 2025 draft.

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Who are the experts taking in Chargers vs. Falcons?

Find out who experts are picking between the Chargers and Falcons.

The Los Angeles Chargers are 1-point road favorites over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 of the 2024 regular season. The over/under is 47.5 points, per BetMGM Sportsbook.

That means oddsmakers are taking bets on whether the two teams will combine to score more than or fewer than 47 points.

My score prediction for the game is a 27-21 win for the Chargers, with a total of 48 points. So, if I were putting money based on my prediction, I’d bet the over.

As for game picks, analysts give a slight nod to Los Angeles.

Expert Pick
Nate Davis (USA Today) Falcons
Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Falcons
Mike Clay (ESPN) Chargers
Matt Bowen (ESPN) Chargers
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Chargers
Bill Bender (Sporting News) Chargers
NFL.com Staff Chargers (4-1)
Bleacher Report Falcons

Sunday’s game will begin at 10:00 a.m. PT and be televised on CBS.

Ravens have a catch-22 yet no one can catch 22: Derrick Henry is him

Whenever Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry gets 20 or more carries, the team offense is usually right on schedule and opponents tremble.

Whenever Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry gets 20 or more carries, the team’s offense is usually right on schedule. Henry recorded 140 rushing yards on 24 carries versus the Los Angeles Chargers, and his performance led to a well-needed week 12 win on Monday Night.

The formula seems obvious, yet Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken has complicated the apparent dynamics of run-first and pass-last. In the Ravens’ week 11 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Henry had just 13 carries. Doubling his carries in week 12 increased his offensive production and led to an outpouring of 30 offensive points.

The Ravens’ week 12 win is worthy of celebration, but their 8-4 season start does not truly reflect the team’s potential. Congratulations to John Harbaugh for defeating his little brother Jim Harbaugh on Monday Night Football, but the Ravens have bigger fish to fry in 2024.

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With a Steelers loss in week 12, the Ravens still have a shot at the AFC North. However, to regain ground. They must continue prioritizing Henry for the rest of the season. If the playoffs started today, they’d be No. 5 in the AFC standings. 

Ravens open as slight home favorites over the Eagles in Week 13

The Baltimore Ravens opened as a 2.5-point home favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13

The Eagles are atop the NFC East, and they’ll get a chance to make the ultimate statement to the rest of the league against the Baltimore Ravens, a dominant AFC North power.

Philadelphia is 9-2 after dominating the Rams (37-20) on Sunday night, while Baltimore moved to 8-4 on the season after a much needed, 30-23 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

BETMGM has revealed their early betting lines and the Ravens are 2.5-point home favorites at M&T Bank Stadium.

Moneyline (ML)

  • Eagles +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Ravens -140

Against the spread (ATS)

  • Ravens -2.5 (-115)
  • Eagles +2.5 (-105)

Over/Under (O/U)

  • 51 (O: -110 U: -110)

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Eagles open as slight road underdogs to the Ravens in Week 13

The Philadelphia Eagles opened as a 2.5-point road underdog to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13 on CBS

The Eagles are atop the NFC East, and they’ll get a chance to make the ultimate statement to the rest of the league against the Baltimore Ravens, a dominant AFC North power.

Philadelphia is 9-2 after dominating the Rams (37-20) on Sunday night, while Baltimore moved to 8-4 on the season after a much needed, 30-23 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

BETMGM has revealed their early betting lines, and the Eagles are 2.5-point road underdogs at M&T Bank Stadium.

Moneyline (ML)

  • Eagles +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Ravens -140

Against the spread (ATS)

  • Ravens -2.5 (-115)
  • Eagles +2.5 (-105)

Over/Under (O/U)

  • 51 (O: -110 U: -110)

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John Harbaugh, Ravens best Jim Harbaugh, Chargers

John Harbaugh 3, Jim Harbaugh 0 in the battle of the brothers

The brothers Harbaugh went at it on Monday Night Football.

Or their teams did and John’s Baltimore Ravens came out on top of Jim’s Los Angeles Chargers, 30-23.

Lamar Jackson was his magnificent self, accounting for three TDs as John upped his record against Jim to 3-0.

The Ravens’ defense held the Chargers below 300 yards of total offense. Of particular note was the rushing game for LA, or lack of it compared to Baltimore.

The Chargers rushed for 83 yards on 20 carries. Derrick Henry had 140 rushing yards for the Ravens.

Justin Herbert was sacked four times. He did have a rushing touchdown to open the scoring but threw for only 218 yards.

Chargers get run over by Derrick Henry and the Ravens: Instant analysis of Week 12 loss

Jim Harbaugh remains winless against his brother, John, as the Chargers lost to the Ravens on Monday night.

Jim Harbaugh remains winless against his brother, John, as the Chargers fell to the Ravens on Monday night.

Here’s our recap of Los Angeles’ 30-23 loss.

It was over when…

Justice Hill ran for a 51-yard touchdown, which extended the Ravens’ lead to 14 points.

Notable number

Chargers allowed 212 rushing yards. It was the first time a Jim Harbaugh-coached NFL team allowed over 200 rushing yards.

Stars of the game

  1. RB JK Dobbins: Before leaving the game with a knee injury, Dobbins had six carries for 40 yards (6.7 YPC).
  2. WR Ladd McConkey: McConkey continued to impress, catching all six of his targets for 83 yards.

Quick hits

  • The Chargers’ offense got off to a great start. They scored on their first possession. However, that would be the only time they found the end zone until their garbage-time touchdown in the final minute of the game.
  • J.K. Dobbins provided the offensive spark. Dobbins rushed for 40 yards on six carries. It looked like he was bound for a revenge game against his former team. That was until he left with a knee injury and did not return.
  • The Ravens’ defense, which ranked dead last against the pass entering today, made it difficult for Justin Herbert. Herbert finished 21 of 36 passing for 218 yards and zero touchdowns. He was sacked four times.
  • Herbert did not benefit from Quentin Johnston’s four dropped passes, including one on a crosser that would have resulted in a big gain on 3rd-and-6 when they were only trailing by seven points. Instead, the Chargers punted the ball away, and the Ravens scored, essentially putting the game away.
  • The Chargers’ second-half offense continues to be a problem. Without the garbage-time touchdown, they would have only managed three points in the second half.
  • Jesse Minter’s defense was humbled by the Ravens’ rushing attack. They had no answer for Derrick Henry, who rushed for 140 yards. Hill ran free for a 51-yard touchdown. Denzel Perryman’s absence was felt in this game.
  • The Chargers had a good game plan against Lamar Jackson on the ground, as he was limited to 15 yards on eight carries.
  • Not having Cam Hart on the field was a big blow to the defense in coverage. Hart was injured in Saturday’s practice, which is why he was ruled out of the game.
  • The Chargers failed to stop any of the Ravens’ three fourth-down attempts, including one from Baltimore’s own 16-yard line.
  • After not giving up more than 20 points in their first nine games, the Chargers have given up 27 points and now 30.

What’s next?

The Chargers travel to face the Falcons this upcoming Sunday, Dec. 1, at 10:00 am PT.