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Ravens fall to 7-4 as offense sputters in 18-16 loss to Steelers in Week 11

Ravens fall to 7-4 as offense sputters in 18-16 loss to Steelers in Week 11

Lamar Jackson will have to wait a few weeks to get that much-needed win over the Steelers after the Ravens sputtered in neutral for most of the afternoon in an 18-16 loss to Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium.

The NFL’s No. 1 ranked quarterback in QBR, Jackson was 16-33 passing for 207 yards (6.3 avg), one touchdown, one interception, and a 66.1 rating, the lowest of this season.

Jackson had four carries for 46 yards, while Derrick Henry was held to 65 yards (5.0 avg) on 13 carries and one rushing touchdown, tying the single-season franchise record for touchdowns.

Zach Orr’s maligned defense held Pittsburgh to 4-16 on third downs and 303 total yards, but Pittsburgh held the football for 36:22, compared to Baltimore’s 23:38.

The Steelers held the Ravens ‘ top-ranked offense to 329 yards and just 124 yards rushing. Justin Tucker’s two missed field goals will further magnify the two-point loss. On the day, Tucker was 1-3 on field goal attempts, while Steelers kicker Chris Boswell was a perfect 6-6, including a 57-yard field goal.

Baltimore will quickly regroup before a massive Monday night matchup against Jim Harbaugh and the 6-3 Los Angeles Chargers.

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Ravens vs. Steelers: Derrick Henry and Najee Harris may impact tempo

Both Baltimore Ravens HB Derrick Henry and Pittsburgh Steelers HB Najee Harris rank top ten in rushing attempts for the 2024 season.

Both Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris rank in the top ten in rush attempts for the 2024 season. Henry ranks No. 1 with 184 attempts while Harris has 157, sitting at No. 8. In their week 11 AFC North divisional matchup, which running back will dictate the pace?

Sunday’s forecast may yield gloomy weather as the Steelers look to remain ahead of their rival in the AFC. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has already expressed a concern with defending the very deep depth chart of the  Ravens offense. So, expect Tomlin to rely on Harris and reserve running back Jaylen Warren to feature numerous carries versus the Ravens’ No. 1 ranked rush defense.

Henry’s usage may actually be more critical for the Ravens if his team wants to prevail on the road. With Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt’s pass-rushing threat, Ravens’ offensive coordinator Todd Monken cannot get pass-happy this weekend. Granted, Henry, a minimum of 19 carries will be important if the Ravens want to dictate the game tempo.

Tomlin never seems to get off schedule, and his determination is clearly expressed in his dedication to Harris and the Steelers ground game. Harris only has 645 total rushing yards compared to Henry’s 1,120, but Tomlin insists on feeding him the ball, knowing that the offense relies on his production. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh must be mindful of the Steelers’ game plan and counter by using Henry to control the game tempo and extend offensive drives.

Top photos from the Ravens 35-34 win over the Bengals on Thursday Night Football

Top photos from the Ravens 35-34 win over the Bengals on Thursday Night Football

Underused pass catcher Tylan Wallace had three catches for 115 yards (38.3 avg) and one touchdown, including an 84-yard catch and run that resulted in Lamar Jackson’s longest touchdown pass of his career, as Baltimore held on for a 35-34 win at home on Thursday night. Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase almost spoiled the Purple Rising party, as the former LSU star logged 11 catches on 17 targets for 264 yards (26.4 average) and three touchdowns, with a long of 70 yards for a touchdown.

In another near-perfect performance, Jackson was 25-33 passing for 290 yards (8.8 avg), four touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 141.4 rating. His AFC North rival, Joe Burrow, did his part for the Bengals, hanging in the pocket as he went 34-56 passing for 428 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions.

The Ravens defense allowed 470 yards, as Cincinnati was 8-16 on third downs.   Baltimore was sloppy on the night, with 11 penalties for 81 yards.

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Ja’Marr Chase catches 70-yard TD pass after Ravens score 21 straight points

The Ravens and Bengals game turned into a second-half slugfest

A sleepy Baltimore Ravens offense woke up big time in the second half.

Ignited by Roquan Smith recovery of a Chase Brown fumble, Baltimore scored 21 straight points to turn a 21-7 deficit into a 28-21 lead in the fourth quarter.

The touchdown that gave Baltimore the lead came on a pass from Lamar Jackson to a wide-open Mark Andrews.

The play was good for 18 yards. The Ravens went for two points after the TD because Justin Tucker had missed the PAT after their prior touchdown.

Jackson simply took the football around the end and Baltimore led by seven with less than six minutes left.

The Ravens’ lead lasted all of 13 seconds.

Joe Burrow went deep to Ja’Marr Chase and the receiver caught the ball and took his time before crossing the goal line.

Chase had 238 receiving yards after that catch.

The Bengals had two scoring drives of one play each that covered 137 yards, both on passes from Burrow to Chase.

Todd Monken has Ravens’ fans mad on Monday: Browns win 29-24

Baltimore Ravens OC Todd Monken scorched the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 7 but his gameplan got snuffed by the Cleveland Browns in week 8.

Just when the Baltimore Ravens seemed to have established a balanced offensive attack, offensive coordinator Todd Monken descended back into a pass-heavy strategy in Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns.



Quarterback Lamar Jackson converted just 23 of his 38 pass attempts, and higher pass volumes have proven to be a proven recipe for offensive disharmony. Consider that Jackson’s pass attempts were hovering around 25 per game in the last two previous games.

Monken has been here before, and it’s inexcusable. With running back Derrick Henry averaging 6.6 yards per carry, there’s no reason Henry was limited to just 11 carries.

After the offensive performance the Ravens displayed versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, perhaps Monken assumed he could enter Cleveland with reckless abandon. Well, thanks to Monken’s pass-heavy monkey business, the Ravens have potentially given the keys to the AFC North to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ravens climb to No. 1 in NFL in points per game after win over Bucs

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in style Monday night and climbed to No. 1 in the NFL in total points per game.

Not only did the Baltimore Ravens defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in style on Monday, but they also surged to the top of the NFL in total points per game.

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Quarterback Lamar Jackson has been superhuman lately and needed just 22 pass attempts, and nine carries to total five touchdowns Monday night.

Jackson’s entourage includes tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, running backs Derrick Henry and Justice Hill, and lastly, wide receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.

Any and every defensive tactic thrown at the Ravens can be easily countered due to the plethora of options they have in personnel.  

When opponents crowd the box, Jackson can target Bateman and Flowers on deep routes like we saw Monday. Yet, when defenses show two-high safeties, Jackson can target pass catchers at the intermediate and short level or target underneath voids with HB screen plays.

Ultimately, the team’s plush personnel and offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s mastermind are currently fueling its success on offense. The team has looked pretty much unstoppable on offense through six weeks.

Mark Andrews makes history on Monday Night Football

Former Oklahoma star Mark Andrews makes history on Monday Night Football.

Monday night was entertaining for Oklahoma fans who watched Monday Night Football. [autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag], Sterling Sheperd, [autotag]Mark Andrews[/autotag], and [autotag]Kyler Murray[/autotag] highlighted the slate.

In Arizona, Murray helped lead the Cardinals to a win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Mayfield and the Buccaneers squad took on Mark and his Ravens squad in Tampa. Andrews got the best of Mayfield as the Ravens triumphed 41-31 in large part to a record-breaking night for Andrews.

Andrews, who shined as a unanimous All-American and the Mackey Award winner at Oklahoma for the nation’s best tight end, has had a terrific pro career. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and has been named a Pro Bowler thrice. On Monday night, he reeled in four catches for 41 yards. Two of his four catches were touchdowns, with the first touchdown cementing him atop the Ravens history books.

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Andrews passed Todd Heap for the most touchdown receptions in Baltimore Ravens history.

“Incredibly grateful,” Andrews said on breaking the record. “Getting drafted to this incredible organization, I’ve been blessed with incredible teammates, obviously No. 8 (Lamar Jackson) and having that connection. … You got to look back at the guys like Todd Heap and the guys that have done it before you and just be grateful that I’m in this situation.”

Andrews has now hauled in three touchdowns in two games after murmurs that he can no longer be an integral part of the Ravens’ offense. The Ravens look like one of the NFL’s best offenses, and Andrews’ resurgence makes them even more challenging to defend.

5 high-profile tight ends Broncos should attempt to trade for

The Broncos could use a play-making tight end, so they should target these players ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

After seven weeks of action, the Denver Broncos‘ most productive tight end has been Lucas Krull. He has a whopping six receptions for 57 yards.

Nate Adkins (four receptions for 19 yards) is more of a blocker than a receiver, Greg Dulcich (five receptions for 28 yards) has been a healthy scratch in recent weeks and Adam Trautman (two receptions for 32 yards) hasn’t been very involved in the passing game.

The Broncos could use a playmaker at tight end, somebody who would give rookie quarterback Bo Nix a reliable option in the middle of the field. With the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 5) now two weeks away, we’ve put together a quick list of five high-profile tight ends who would make sense for Denver.

1. TE Mark Andrews, Ravens: Andrews hasn’t been as involved in Baltimore’s offense this fall as he was in previous years, perhaps in part because of the emergence of Isaiah Likely. The Ravens probably aren’t very interested in moving him, but the Broncos should make a call just in case.

2. TE David Njoku, Browns: Cleveland is 1-6 and they just lost Deshaun Watson to a torn Achilles. After the Browns shipped out receiver Amari Cooper, Denver should check in on the status of Njoku.

3. TE Evan Engram, Jaguars: Jacksonville is 2-5, but Engram remains one of Trevor Lawrence’s favorite targets. It never hurts to ask, though.

4. TE Dawson Knox, Bills: Dalton Kincaid has emerged as Buffalo’s primary tight end, so the Broncos should make an offer for Knox.

5. TE Hunter Henry, Patriots: New England also has a rookie QB in Drake Maye and Henry is one of his favorite targets, but the Patriots are 1-6, so Denver should reach out about Henry’s trade status.

The NFL trade deadline is 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Ravens vs. Buccaneers: Top photos from Baltimore’s 41-31 win on Monday Night Football

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltimore Ravens 41-31 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night in Week 7

The Ravens started the game down 10-0, then scored 41 unanswered points, jumping out to a massive lead before allowing 21 late points to the Buccaneers in the fourth quarter. Even with the defensive letdown, Baltimore’s performance won’t overshadow Lamar Jackson’s five-touchdown pass performance, as the Ravens moved to 5-2 on the season with a 41-31 win over Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.

Baltimore amassed 508 yards of total offense but had a dominant performance ruined as the defense allowed over 430 yards of offense for Tampa.

With preparation for the Browns in Week 8 set to begin, here’s an instant analysis of the big win on Monday Night Football.

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Mark Andrews breaks Todd Heap’s Ravens franchise record for TD catches

Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews breaks Todd Heap’s Ravens franchise record for touchdown catches in Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mark Andrews looks like a future Hall of Famer, and on Monday night, the talented tight end made Ravens franchise history.

Andrews scored his 42nd receiving touchdown in the second quarter, passing Todd Heap for first place all-time in touchdown catches.

Heap played 12 seasons for the Ravens and Cardinals. Heap had 499 catches for 5,869 yards and scored 42 touchdowns for his career.

He was selected to play in 2 Pro Bowls.

Andrews has played seven seasons for the Ravens, logging 395 catches for 5,052 yards and scoring 42 touchdowns.

He’s been selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls.

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