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Will Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton play QB spy vs. Bills’ Josh Allen?

Baltimore Ravens S Kyle Hamilton is fast, physical, and tough just like Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen. Will DC Zach Orr use him as a QB spy?

Perhaps Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton could be used to neutralize the mobility threat of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the AFC Divisional Round this upcoming weekend.

Allen rushed for 46 yards in the 31-7 AFC Wild Card matchup against the Denver Broncos, yardage the Ravens defense cannot allow if they want to escape Highmark Stadium this Sunday night.

Remember, Hamilton was used more frequently as an underneath defender when the Ravens matched up with the Bills earlier this season. Will defensive coordinator Zach Orr consider this this upcoming weekend?

Hamilton possesses uncanny intangibles: intuitiveness, hindsight, and elite discipline. At six-foot-four-inches and 224 pounds, Hamilton has the size needed to tackle Allen single-handedly in the open field. Hamilton tallied 77 solo tackles this season, ranking No. 19 in the NFL category.

Linebacker Malik Harrison is not agile enough to deal with Allen or Bills running backs James Cook and Tyus Johnson out of the backfield. If linebacker Roquan Smith is busy watching for leak-out underneath options, no one will be readily available to stop Allen if Hamilton isn’t deployed.

Linebacker Chris Board has played well late in the season but may have his hands full covering tight ends Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid. Nevertheless, Hamilton may need to be used as a disruptive robber or quarterback spy to help minimize Allen’s playmaking abilities.

Patrick Queen can’t catch a King Crab or Ravens HB Derrick Henry

Of course Pittsburgh Steelers LB Patrick Queen will be mocked after Baltimore Ravens HB Derrick Henry dusted him in the AFC Wild Card

It might be petty to continue taking jabs at Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen. However, Baltimore Ravens fans know that Queen made a total mockery of his former team by joining their rivals this offseason. For Ravens fans, there was nothing more orgasmic than watching running back Derrick Henry scorch Queen on a 44-yard touchdown run in the AFC Wild Card victory this past weekend.

Queen was in on 10 total tackles Saturday but was a shadow to Henry’s whopping 7.2-yard average per rush attempt. Considering Henry had 26 carries for 186 rushing yards in the game, there must be some nutritional value in the seafood near the Baltimore Harbor. Henry shoved Queen with an emphatic stiff arm before stretching the Ravens’ lead 28-7 in the third quarter, a play that seemed to be the absolute dagger.

Queen had a choice to negotiate with whatever franchise he wanted, and his decision to join the Steelers seemed like a slap in the face. From the public comments to the boastful posturing that ensued when the Steelers defeated the Ravens on Nov. 17, Ravens fans have every right to tease Queen for betraying the franchise that almost yielded him an AFC Championship last season.

Now, all Queen can do is covertly hope that the Buffalo Bills defeat the Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round to bring some solace to his very apparent misfortune. Indeed, Queen won’t be spotted near Baltimore eating any King Crab this winter.

WATCH: Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Malik Harrison’s increased snaps at linebacker

Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh says Malik Harrison has earned his increase snaps and vital role in Ravens defense

The Ravens re-signed one in free agency this past spring, inking linebacker Malik Harrison to a one-year deal. The team expected Harrison to offer value and versatility as an edge rusher and inside linebacker.

That role has increased recently, with Baltimore benching Trenton Simpon and giving Harrison and Chris Board more snaps. As a result, Harrison has become a reliable run defender who can rush the passer while also being stout in pass coverage.

While addressing the media on Monday, head coach John Harbaugh gave insight into Harrison’s increased role.

Over the past four games, Harrison has 29 tackles (two for loss), including a career-high 13 in a win over the Chargers in place of an injured Roquan Smith. 

Harrison played a team-high 73 snaps in that win and has been in the lineup since.

Harrison has played 269 snaps (33%) this season,, and that number should continue to rise as Baltimore starts to hit its stride on defense.

WATCH: John Harbaugh gives some insight into Trenton Simpson’s lack of playing time

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh explains why Trenton Simpson was benched for Malik Harrison

Trenton Simpson took baby steps in 2023, hoping to replace the departed Patrick Queen at the linebacker spot opposite Roquan Smith. The former Clemson linebacker got off to a strong start, but he’s seen his play time diminish significantly over the past month.

Simpson, who started the first 13 games this season, played just five snaps in Baltimore’s 35-14 win over the Giants. In the Ravens’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1, the 2023 third-round pick logged just 22 snaps.

In the Week 13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, he was on the field for 30 snaps.

On Monday, head coach John Harbaugh gave some insight into Simpson’s lack of playing time.

Harbaugh said they are hoping to take some pressure of ILB Trenton Simpson, who didn’t play until late in the game yesterday. “He’s a young guy. He can take a breath a little bit.”

Veteran linebackers Malik Harrison and Chris Board have seen significant increases in their snap counts, which will continue with Simpson becoming a liability in the passing game.

NFL Week 16: Zach Orr is systematic, Ravens rank No. 3 in total sacks

Baltimore Ravens DC Zach Orr is catching stride at the right time of the season and his unit rank No. 3 in the NFL in total sacks.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr is beginning to catch stride at the right time of the season. Using a shell coverage to beguile defenses, the Ravens allow just 20.3 points over their last three games.

Orr’s defense also ranks third in the NFL in total sacks this season. The Ravens picked up three sacks in their victory over the New York Giants in Week 15. With seven quarterback hits and seven pass deflections, the Ravens’ defense held the Giants to a 16 percent conversion rate on 12 third-down conversion attempts.



Linebacker Malik Harrison led the flock with eight tackles and tallied in one of the team’s three sacks mentioned above. Moving forward, Orr needs his unit to remain disciplined versus the run as he slowly deploys combo coverage packages that may lead to turnovers down the stretch. 

With defensive back Nate Wiggins coming into his own, the Ravens may be able to play more man coverage and approach games with a pass rush that complements their high-scoring offense.

Orr’s ability to yield sacks and tackles for loss will be pivotal to the team’s success as the Ravens prepare for the postseason. As the successor to Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald, Orr has been nothing less than fantastic. 

Is Roquan Smith playing today? Injury updates for Ravens All-Pro linebacker

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith practiced fully on Friday and is on track to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13

The Ravens are set for a monster matchup against the Eagles this afternoon, and their leading tackler is set to return to the lineup.

Roquan Smith practiced on Friday and should start at middle linebacker after missing the win over the Chargers with a hamstring injury.

Smith’s presence will be needed as the league’s third leading tackler, and the NFL’s two best running backs will take center stage as Saquon Barkley (1,392 yards) and Derrick Henry (1,325) continue their battle for the rushing title.

The Eagles are 7-0 when Barkley rushes for over 100 yards.

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Is Roquan Smith playing today? Injury updates for Ravens All-Pro linebacker

The Ravens are set for a monster matchup against the Eagles this afternoon, and their leading tackler is set to return to the lineup.

Roquan Smith practiced on Friday and should start at middle linebacker after missing the win over the Chargers with a hamstring injury.

Smith’s presence will be needed as the league’s third leading tackler, and the NFL’s two best running backs will take center stage as Saquon Barkley (1,392 yards) and Derrick Henry (1,325) continue their battle for the rushing title.

The Eagles are 7-0 when Barkley rushes for over 100 yards.

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The Ravens are set for a monster matchup against the Eagles this afternoon, and their leading tackler is set to return to the lineup.

Roquan Smith practiced on Friday and should start at middle linebacker after missing the win over the Chargers with a hamstring injury.

Smith’s presence will be needed as the league’s third leading tackler, and the NFL’s two best running backs will take center stage as Saquon Barkley (1,392 yards) and Derrick Henry (1,325) continue their battle for the rushing title.

The Eagles are 7-0 when Barkley rushes for over 100 yards.

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Roquan Smith injury update: Will Ravens All-Pro linebacker play vs. Eagles in Week 13?

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith practiced fully on Friday and is on track to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13

The Ravens are set for a monster matchup against the Eagles on Sunday, and their leading tackler is set to return to the lineup.

Roquan Smith practiced on Friday and should start at middle linebacker after missing the win over the Chargers with a hamstring injury.

Smith’s presence will be needed, and the NFL’s two best running backs will take center stage as Saquon Barkley (1,392 yards) and Derrick Henry (1,325) continue their battle for the rushing title.

The Eagles are 7-0 when Barkley rushes for over 100 yards.

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Ravens vs. Broncos: Top photos from Baltimore’s 41-10 win in Week 9

Top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 41-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 9 at M&T Bank Stadium

Denver entered the game 5-3 with the NFL’s third-ranked defense, but the Baltimore offense shredded them, as Vance Joseph’s defense surrendered 396 yards and five touchdowns on the afternoon.

The Ravens are 6-3 after a 41-10 win over the emerging Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.

Here are the top photos from the win.

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Lamar Jackson finished with perfect passer rating as Ravens demolish Broncos 41-10

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson finished with a perfect passer rating in Week 10 as the Ravens defeated the Broncos 41-10

The Ravens spent all week talking about removing the taste of an ugly loss to the Browns in Week 8. John Harbaugh’s team responded solidly, dominating the upstart Broncos 41-10 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Denver entered the game 5-3 with the NFL’s third-ranked defense, but the Baltimore offense shredded them, as Vance Joseph’s defense surrendered 396 yards and five touchdowns on the afternoon.

With talk about Josh Allen potentially winning MVP, Jackson completed 16 of 19 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday, marking his fourth perfect passer rating.

Derrick Henry finished with 101 yards rushing and two touchdowns, moving past Barry Sanders for 10th on the all-time touchdowns list and going over 1,000 yards for the sixth time in his career.

Zay Flowers had another 100-yard game, finishing with 127 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

On defense, Zach Orr’s unit surrendered 319 yards, including 197 passing and, most importantly, just ten points.

Baltimore will now prepare for Cincinnati on a short week and Amazon’s Thursday Night Football.