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• 5 thoughts and takeaways from the Seahawks’ 2024 draft

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images What the Seahawks’ draft told us (and didn’t tell us) about how they view the roster. Another year, another eventful NFL Draft for the Seattle Seahawks. No, they didn’t trade down from No. 16. No, they didn’t find a way back into the second round. Yes, they traded with the Denver Broncos again. Yes, NFL Network and ESPN repeatedly went to commercial when Se...2024
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• Ravens 2024 Post-Draft Roster Outlook

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Nearly ready for Week 1 After selecting nine rookies in the 2024 NFL draft, the Ravens depth chart is beginning to come into focus. Baltimore’s roster is probably better positioned than it was at the same juncture last offseason, before general manager Eric DeCosta added impact veterans including Jadeveon Clowney and Ronald Darby, after training ...2024
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• Best remaining prospects who Ravens could target on Day 2 of 2024 NFL Draft

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images There are a lot of top talents left over after a wild first day. The Baltimore Ravens stuck with the best player available mantra and took Clemson’s Nate Wiggins in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Many talented prospects were projected to go in the top 32 picks but fell to Day 2 where general manager Eric DeCosta can pounce. Here is a list of the top availab...2024
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• Why the Ravens drafted Nate Wiggins

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look into the reasoning behind the Ravens’ pick of CB Nate Wiggins at No. 30. Entering the draft, cornerback was the second biggest need on the Ravens' list. Outside of Marlon Humphrey, who’s had injury problems that last couple of seasons, and Brandon Stephens, who had a great season last year but is on the last year of his rookie co...2024
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• Ravens 2024 Draft: Day 1 Predictions Roundtable

Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Baltimore Beatdown staff’s Day 1 predictions for the 2024 NFL Draft: Considering rumors of an extended run on offensive lineman that could decimate the first round board, perhaps the Ravens will employ their zig-zag strategy to land a tremendous value at another premium position of need with pick 30. Surely mammoth offensive tackles Amarius Mims and Tyler G...2024
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• Derrick Henry is ‘committed’ to Ravens offseason program; determined to win a Super Bowl

Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The two-time All-Pro remains dedicated to his craft and wants to help his new team ‘hold that trophy up at the end of the year.’ There is no questioning Derrick Henry’s dedication to his craft or maintaining his Adonis-like physique. The four-time Pro Bowl running back is a legendary workout warrior and every time he ...2024
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• Giants news, 4/18: Darius Slayton skipping workouts, more headlines

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Wide receiver Darius Slayton skipping voluntary workouts New York Giants miss out on Round 1 QBs in Dane Brugler 7-round mock draft Draft question of the day: Is QB4 worth the risk? NFL Draft rumors: QBs Bo Nix, Spencer Rattler visit with New York Giants Giants draft p...2024
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• Entering the 2024 Draft, Ravens need premium skillsets once again

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The need to draft premium positions weighs on Ravens’ shoulders. Wide Receiver. Offensive Tackle. Outside Linebacker. Cornerback. Since the Ravens Super Bowl championship 11 seasons ago, these four premium position needs have largely persisted. Some off-season's, the depth chart required reinforcements at two or three of these positions. This offseason t...2024
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• Ravens News 4/12: Late Round Value

Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fifth-year option decisions will reveal how Ravens truly feel about Bateman, Oweh Luke Jones, Baltimore Positive If Bateman were more like the first three wide receivers — Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith — drafted in 2021, we’d be discussing the structure of a lucrative long-term contract right now while viewing the $14...2024
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• Ravens News 4/8: Critical Depth

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Ranking the NFL’s Best Teams at Every Position Group After Free Agency Matt Verderame, Sports Illustrated Tight end: Baltimore Ravens For the past few seasons, the Ravens have had the luxury of having Mark Andrews on the field, a reliable target and blocker for two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. But now they have two versatile tight ends after the emergence of...2024
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• Ravens News 4/1: Trade Targets

Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images 50 Words or Less: Young Pass Rushers Have Opportunity to Step Up Clifton Brown, BaltimoreRavens.com Speaking of sacks, Jadeveon Clowney joining Carolina isn’t what the Ravens wanted. However, Kyle Van Noy remains available, and the Ravens usually find a way to generate a pass rush. People were worried last March, and they ultimately led the league in ...2024
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• Best and worst free agent signing for each NFC West team

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images How do the Rams’ signing match up to their division rivals’? The dust is settling on the NFL’s free agency period as teams and fans turn their attention to next month’s NFL Draft. How did the four NFC West teams fare in free agency? The San Francisco 49ers are looking to maintain their hold on the division and keep contending for Super Bowls. Last season ...2024
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• Bengals News (6/22): Travis Kelce responds to Ja’Marr Chase’s jab at Patrick Mahomes
Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images “Pat who?!” is causing quite the stir. KC Chiefs' Travis Kelce Sends Message to Ja’Marr Chase After Patrick Mahomes JabOn a new episode of New Heights, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce came to Patrick Mahomes's defense and had a message for Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja'Marr Chase. Joe Burrow Praises Elly De La Cruz, Feels Exc...2023
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"With Roquan Smith beside him and a full season of play, Queen earned his first Pro Bowl, with 133 tackles, 3."

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"Ravens making Roquan Smith highest-paid linebacker in NFL history with five-year, $100M deal, per report"

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"All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith said the Bears have "refused to negotiate in good faith" and that the team has left him "no choice" but to request to be traded."

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"2022 Pro Bowl snubs: Cordarrelle Patterson, Roquan Smith lead list of players who deserved recognition"

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"Ranking top 10 linebackers in NFL: Leighton Vander Esch and Roquan Smith poised for huge third-year breakouts"

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"Bears reportedly fear Roquan Smith suffered torn pectoral muscle in win over Cowboys"

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"Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds jumps ahead of Georgia star Roquan Smith"

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"Here's why Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith deserved legit Heisman Trophy love"

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"UCLA recruit linebacker Roquan Smith chooses Bruins in televised announcement, does not sign Letter of Intent after FOX Sports report defensive coordinator and lead recruiter Jeff Ulbrich taking job with Atlanta Falcons as linebackers coach."

• 5 thoughts and takeaways from the Seahawks’ 2024 draft
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• Ravens 2024 Post-Draft Roster Outlook
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• Best remaining prospects who Ravens could target on Day 2 of 2024 NFL Draft
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• Why the Ravens drafted Nate Wiggins
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• Ravens 2024 Draft: Day 1 Predictions Roundtable
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• Derrick Henry is ‘committed’ to Ravens offseason program; determined to win a Super Bowl
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• Roquan Smith is ready to war against Patrick Queen; believes Trenton Simpson can be NFL’s best 2nd-year LB

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The All-Pro linebacker is happy for his former running mate in the middle of the Ravens defense and is even more excited for the potential of his new projected new one. It didn’t take long for Roquan Smith to build a strong rapport with former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl inside linebacker Patrick Queen after being acquired via trade at the 2022 midseason d...2024
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• Ravens News 4/18: Rare Breed

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images What Would Progress In Year Two Mean For Ravens’ 2023 Draft Picks? Bo Smolka, PressBox ILB TRENTON SIMPSON (THIRD ROUND, NO. 86 OVERALL) Barring a Josh Bynes-type veteran signing, not many Ravens will have greater opportunity this year than Simpson, who figures to succeed Patrick Queen and play alongside Pro Bowl linebacker Roquan Smith in the middle of ...2024
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• Giants news, 4/18: Darius Slayton skipping workouts, more headlines
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• Should the Ravens trade for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk?

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images There’s lot trade controversy around the star wide out Over the offseason, tempers have bubbled between wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers. On Sunday, it was reported Aiyuk formally requested a trade from the organization. However, Aiyuk’s agent, Athlete’s First’s Ryan Williams, denies such claim. But regardless...2024
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• Should the Ravens trade for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk?
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• Ravens News 4/8: Critical Depth
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• Random Ramsdom: Bill’s GM apparently regrets not drafting Puka Nacua

Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 4/4/24 There was big news in the NFL, though the move was expected by some, when the Buffalo Bills traded Stephon Diggs to the Houston Texans. What’s interesting (and please fact check me on this) is that apparently the Bill’s Genermal Mananger, Brandon Beane, recently revealed that he more or less wish’d they could...2024
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• Mock Draft Monday Roundup: Ravens land replacement for Morgan Moses

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The latest mock drafts foresee the Ravens prioritizing finding their next starting right tackle. In the latest rounds of mock drafts, analysts foresee the Baltimore Ravens emphasizing finding their next starter at right tackle after trading veteran Morgan Moses to the New York Jets this past week. The most commonly projected prospects ...2024
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• Ravens News 3/13: Star Laden

Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Ravens are committed to their rising stars. The surging cost is a ‘good problem to have.’ Jonas Shaffer, The Baltimore Banner Madubuike’s deal was the third in 14 months that the Ravens paid record money to finalize: $75.5 million guaranteed at signing, briefly the record for defensive tackles. In May, the Ravens signed quarterback Lamar Jackson to a fiv...2024
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• Staff Reactions: Ravens sign Justin Madubuike to a long-term extension

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Beatdown gang react to the NFL news of the Ravens signing DL Justin Madubuike to a 4-year contract extension The Baltimore Ravens announced they have come to terms on a four-year contract extension with DL Justin Madubuike. Below are the reactions from the Baltimore Beatdown staff regarding the news. Days after saying a long-term deal would be more benef...2024
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• Roquan Smith is ready to war against Patrick Queen; believes Trenton Simpson can be NFL’s best 2nd-year LB
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• Eagles Draft Outlook: Linebackers

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images The Eagles have been highly active in free agency, adding quality starters and depth players on both sides of the ball. These additions no doubt alter their draft strategies and needs across the roster. Linebacker is a position that really let the Eagles defense down last year. Lack of quality of players combined with injuries to make the Eagles very vuln...2024
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• What is Rams biggest need after Aaron Donald retirement?

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Replacing Aaron Donald is impossible for Rams, but there are more holes to plug than just defensive tackle It would be easy to say that the biggest hole on the L.A. Rams roster is the one left by Aaron Donald following his retirement on Friday, and it is true to say that the team must now be taking a harder look at defensive linemen in the draft, but the fac...2024
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• 5 pending Ravens free agents who might join Mike Macdonald with the Seahawks?

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Listing players who are likely to follow their former star defensive coordinator to the Pacific Northwest. The Baltimore Ravens will have some tough decisions to make come March with nearly 30 pending unrestricted free agents slated to hit the open market. Many of them played starting or key rotational roles on the defensive side of the ball and had care...2024
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• Deal or No Deal: 10 of the Miami Dolphins Biggest Offseason Questions (Part 2 of 2)

Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Who should the Miami Dolphins want to keep or let go going into the 2024 season? The Miami Dolphins are in a world of hard decisions. We’ve already had to part ways with three out of the first five players on our list, and I expect the last half to be more of the same. That’s just the life cycle of NFL rosters. You want to keep everyone you like, especiall...2024
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• Chiefs’ offense leaned on Hall of Fame players to knock out Ravens

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Kansas City’s all-time duo came out hot, landing the initial punches that set up another AFC Championship win. As the 2023 postseason drew near, the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense began to lean more exclusively on running back Isiah Pacheco, wide receiver Rashee Rice and tight end Travis Kelce. That became a winning formula. But in the AF...2024
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• 5 takeaways from the Ravens gut-wrenching AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The team fell short of advancing to the Super Bowl in debilitating fashion. The Baltimore Ravens 2023 season came to a disappointing end on Sunday in the AFC championship when they fell 17-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs at home. To have their deepest playoff run in 11 years and the first conference title game that Charm City has hosted in over 50 years end...2024
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• Ravens News 1/29: Unpleasant Ending

Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images Ravens fall short of Super Bowl after wilting on big stage in loss to Chiefs: ‘It sucks’ Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic Even with their previous recent playoff failures, this team felt different. The quarterback acted and sounded different. Yet, one game away from the Super Bowl, the Ravens melted down in a 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank S...2024
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• Ravens making Roquan Smith highest-paid linebacker in NFL history with five-year, $100M deal, per report

Smith is the first off-ball linebacker to get $20 million a season...2023
• Ranking NFL's top 10 linebackers for 2023: Fred Warner reigns behind coverage skills, Roquan Smith a steal

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• Smith requests trade, says Bears don't value him

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• Roquan Smith requests trade from Bears: Ravens, Broncos among top potential landing spots for All-Pro

Here's a look at some of the top landing spots for Roquan Smith...2022
• Roquan Smith trade grades for Ravens, Bears: Baltimore acquires two-time All-Pro linebacker

Chicago will receive draft compensation and more for parting with the talented LB...2022
• 2022 Pro Bowl snubs: Cordarrelle Patterson, Roquan Smith lead list of players who deserved recognition
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• Bears' Roquan Smith returns to practice, will reportedly play out his contract after trade request

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• Source: Ravens acquire NFL's top tackler Smith

The Ravens have landed linebacker Roquan Smith in a trade with the Bears, a source confirmed to ESPN. Chicago will receive a second- and fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter....2022
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• Ravens News 2/26: Critical Combine

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images With Madubuike decision looming for Ravens, salary cap set at $255.4 million for 2024 season Luke Jones, Baltimore Positive On Friday, the NFL announced an unprecedented increase of just over $30 million to $255.4 million, which was markedly higher than most cap projections ahead of the new league year, which officially begins on March 13. The 2023 ...2024
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• Odell Beckham Jr. receives HUGE fine for hit on Kerby Joseph

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. received a big fine for lowering his head into Lions safety Kerby Joseph. The play was not penalized live. Baltimore Ravens receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was fined $21,844 this week for a hit on Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph. That was the second-largest fine of Week 7 and the third for Beckham in the past two weeks. Late in the ...2023
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• Arrowheadlines: Vegas releases win total projections for the 2023 season
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Monday, March 27 The latest NFL | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, Standings, and Rumors | Bleacher Report The Kansas City Chiefs are once again expected to dominate the NFL in 2023 after winning the Super Bowl. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Chiefs are tied for the highest win total over-under for n...2023
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• Derrick Henry is ‘committed’ to Ravens offseason program; determined to win a Super Bowl
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• Roquan Smith is ready to war against Patrick Queen; believes Trenton Simpson can be NFL’s best 2nd-year LB
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• Ravens News 4/18: Rare Breed
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• Giants news, 4/18: Darius Slayton skipping workouts, more headlines
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• Ravens News 4/12: Late Round Value
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• Ravens express high confidence in linebacker Trenton Simpson

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The rising sophomore could take a big step forward in a larger role next season. During the Baltimore Ravens’ pre-draft press conference on Tuesday, General Manager Eric DeCosta was asked about the state of the team’s inside linebacker position. He expressed confidence in their young group of players there, particularly linebacker Trenton Simpson. “I think Tr...2024
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• Should the Ravens trade for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk?
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• What is Rams biggest need after Aaron Donald retirement?
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• Jordyn Brooks’ contract with Miami is very team-friendly

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images How much will the Dolphins be paying Jordyn Brooks in 2024 and beyond? The Seattle Seahawks have been losing players left and right, and one of the biggest names on that list belongs to Jordyn Brooks. The former first-round pick was a big question mark heading into the offseason, as many wondered how Mike Macdonald would approach the position; despite ...2024
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• Who are the free agent linebacker options (other than Patrick Queen) for the Seahawks?

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Patrick Queen headlines a shrinking list of options. The Seattle Seahawks just lost Jordyn Brooks to the Miami Dolphins, which in turn is increasing speculation that Mike Macdonald may be advocating for a reunion with Patrick Queen. While this may seem like the most logical option, this move in and of itself wouldn’t solve the sudden vacancy at ...2024
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• A look at potential free agency fits for the Seahawks

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Will the Seahawks make a splash in free agency this year? We are so, so close to free agency. Close enough to start some informed speculation, at least... Clearly, there is an even higher level of guesswork than in years past due to the major coaching shake-up; this adds an extra level of intrigue, at least until we get a sense how the organization will appro...2024
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• BFTB Conference Championship Picks: Who will progress to the Super Bowl?

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The BFTB Staff talk through their picks for the Conference Championship games on Sunday featuring Chiefs vs. Ravens for AFC title and Lions vs. 49ers for the NFC honors. Good Morning, Bolts From the Blue! Set Number: X163807 TK1 AFC: Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens Patrick Mahomes might hold the most mind blowing pl...2024
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• Red-hot AFC South team visits one seed Ravens. Sound Familiar?

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports A familiar storyline rears it’s head in Baltimore As we approach the four year “anniversary” of the Baltimore Ravens haunting playoff collapse vs. the Tennessee Titans, the NFL script writers have prepped what seems like an exact replica of the one that has plagued Ravens fans since 2019. Red hot AFC south team? Young, defensive minded head coach? Ravens near...2024
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• 2023 NFL Power Rankings Wildcard Round: Ravens stay on top despite meaningless season finale loss

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The latest power rankings following their Week 18 defeat in a game in which they rested several starters. The vast majority of national pundits still view the Baltimore Ravens as the undisputed best team in the league even after they after they had their six-game winning streak snapped in a Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that saw several starter...2024
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