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Ravens Collapse Mirrors Past Demons in New Era Home Opener
sports19 days ago

Ravens Collapse Mirrors Past Demons in New Era Home Opener

The Ravens blew an 11-point lead late in the second quarter and were outscored 18-3 in the second half, including 15-0 in the fourth, as the Saints stunned Baltimore 24-17 in Jesse Minter’s home debut. A controversial 1-yard touchdown run by Tyler Shough with 1:28 left sealed the win, drawing pundit scrutiny of the defense, late-game decision‑making, and a third‑and‑1 deep shot that refocused questions on play-calling and run usage. Rashod Bateman was a bright spot with 7 catches for 88 yards, and penalties and special-teams miscues contributed to the loss. Baltimore now tunes up for a Rio de Janeiro game vs. the Cowboys amid field‑surface concerns.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#coaching#fourth-quarter#nfl
Banks out indefinitely; Maddox season over in NFL injury roundup
sports19 days ago

Banks out indefinitely; Maddox season over in NFL injury roundup

NFL.com’s latest roundup notes Saints tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. is out indefinitely after a severe high-ankle sprain requiring surgery, and Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the rest of the season due to a foot injury. The piece also lists a slew of other league-wide injury updates and roster moves, including Kyler Murray returning to start Week 3, Caleb Williams week-to-week with a hamstring issue, Jonathon Brooks’ groin tests, and Mike Onwenu’s ankle injury, among others.

via NFL.com|
#avonte-maddox#injuries#lions
Saints' upset over Ravens lands Week 2 grades crown
sports19 days ago

Saints' upset over Ravens lands Week 2 grades crown

CBS Sports’ Week 2 NFL grades cover all 32 teams, led by the Saints earning an A after a defensive, second-half turnaround to stun the Ravens. The piece highlights a league-wide mix of performances, with several teams surging to 2-0 (Panthers, Seahawks, Broncos, Raiders, Cowboys, Patriots) and others facing tough starts (0-2 implications). It underscores how quickly early-season results reshape traditional postseason odds and team narratives as the season progresses.

via CBS Sports|
#grades#nfl#ravens
Shough seals late Saints upset of Ravens 24-17
sports20 days ago

Shough seals late Saints upset of Ravens 24-17

The New Orleans Saints erased a 17-9 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 at M&T Bank Stadium. Tyler Shough engineered a decisive late drive, capped by a 1-yard QB sneak with 1:28 left, and Baltimore’s final series ended with Lamar Jackson’s interception as time expired. The Ravens were without receivers like Zay Flowers, while New Orleans leaned on a balanced attack and strong defense to close out the win.

via CBS Sports|
#comeback#nfl#ravens
Saints stun Ravens with late TD drive in Baltimore
sports20 days ago

Saints stun Ravens with late TD drive in Baltimore

Tyler Shough threw for 252 yards and a touchdown and capped a late Saints rally with a 1-yard QB sneak with 1:28 left, as New Orleans beat Baltimore 24-17 in Baltimore. After the Ravens led 17-9, the Saints tied it with a Shough-to-Olave TD and a two-point conversion, then took the lead on a methodical drive before Baltimore’s final possession ended with Julian Blackmon’s interception. The win lifts New Orleans to 1-1 on the season; Baltimore also sits at 1-1.

via cbssports.com|
#comeback#nfl#ravens
Saints WR Olave Questionable for Week 2 Clash with Ravens
nfl22 days ago

Saints WR Olave Questionable for Week 2 Clash with Ravens

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Ravens due to a hamstring issue; he was limited in the portion of practice open to the media on Friday as a precaution. While expected to play, fantasy managers should monitor game-day inactives 90 minutes before kickoff. If active, Olave projects as a volume-driven WR1 in a likely high-scoring matchup.

via nbcsports.com|
#chris-olave#hamstring#injury
Ravens Favored at Home as Saints Visit in Week 2 Showdown
sports22 days ago

Ravens Favored at Home as Saints Visit in Week 2 Showdown

The Baltimore Ravens are 8.5-point favorites to beat the New Orleans Saints in their Week 2 home opener, with most pundits predicting a Baltimore win despite injuries to Zay Flowers and other receivers and Ja’Kobi Lane being placed on IR. The discussion centers on Baltimore’s high-powered offense under new coordinator Declan Doyle, the push to reestablish home-field advantage, and the Saints’ potential to challenge; Baltimore may seek veteran help (Brandin Cooks) or trade targets (Aiyuk, Brian Thomas Jr.) if receiver depth becomes an issue.

via Baltimore Ravens|
#declan-doyle#nfl#ravens
Week 1 Fantasy Fireworks: Allen, Williams Spark Explosive Start
fantasy-football24 days ago

Week 1 Fantasy Fireworks: Allen, Williams Spark Explosive Start

Week 1 fantasy football delivered fireworks: Josh Allen and Caleb Williams sparked a high-tempo Bills attack, while Kenneth Walker blew up with a monster day and new efficiency. Christian McCaffrey’s expected points slipped, Cooper Rush struggled for Atlanta, and Jaxson Dart showed sharp accuracy and efficiency. The Saints looked like a fantasy factory with a blistering pace, a rookie breakout group started to take shape, Malik Willis had a rough Miami debut, and Buffalo’s fast, deep-throwing approach suggests more QB1 weeks to come.

via NBC Sports|
#fantasy-football#josh-allen#kenneth-walker
Gibbs Leads the Charge as Lions Uncover Depth in OT Win Over Saints
sports26 days ago

Gibbs Leads the Charge as Lions Uncover Depth in OT Win Over Saints

Detroit edged New Orleans 31-30 in overtime, with Gibbs carrying a league-leading 29 times for 156 yards (plus 5 receptions) as the workhorse and Vaki spelling him. Goff played all 77 Lions snaps. On defense, McNeill logged about 92% of plays and Hutchinson punched in multiple sacks in a nickel-heavy plan, while Harper and Clark rotated at safety behind Maddox. The offensive line shuffled Bartch to left guard after Mahogany’s injury, with Borom appearing in jumbo looks. Special teams had a few miscues, but Week 1 showcased Detroit’s growing depth.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#gibbs#lions#nickel-defense
Gibbs carries Lions to OT win over Saints as defense logs heavy workload
sports26 days ago

Gibbs carries Lions to OT win over Saints as defense logs heavy workload

The Detroit Lions escaped the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime after a dramatic finish in Week 1, helped by Jahmyr Gibbs’s bell-cow performance (183 total yards) and key plays from Derrick Barnes and Aidan Hutchinson. Gibbs fueled the offense amid lulls, Barnes anchored a busier-than-expected linebacker role with an interception and multiple stops, and Hutchinson delivered clutch sacks late. Jameson Williams had a quiet day until a clutch OT grab, while Detroit’s defense logged heavy snaps and faced ups-and-downs in coverage. The win yields a measured, stock-up tone for Gibbs, Barnes, and Hutchinson, with some concerns to clean up for Williams and the secondary.)

via Pride Of Detroit|
#lions#nfl#saints
Lions coach surprised as replay overturns Saints’ apparent TD
sports26 days ago

Lions coach surprised as replay overturns Saints’ apparent TD

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell was surprised when a play that looked like a Saints fumble return for a touchdown was overturned on replay to an incomplete forward pass. Officials ruled that because Jared Goff had started a forward throwing motion, the play was a forward pass even though the ball traveled backward after being knocked out. Campbell initially thought the fumble stood, only learning the ruling after officials explained it postgame.

via NBC Sports|
#lions#nfl#replay
Saints-Lions Week 1 Controversy: Reversed Strip-Sack Score Sparks Replay Debate
sports27 days ago

Saints-Lions Week 1 Controversy: Reversed Strip-Sack Score Sparks Replay Debate

In Week 1, a Saints strip-sack on Jared Goff was overturned after officials ruled the ball a backward pass due to the timing of Goff’s throwing motion, negating what could have been a Saints TD; Detroit ultimately won 31-30 in OT, and NFL replay officials explained the ruling, a decision that has sparked discussion about the backward-vs-forward pass rule and consistency with similar plays.

via NBC Sports|
#instant-replay#lions#nfl