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The Ravens defense will focus on Texans WR Nico Collins, and rookie TE Dalton Kincaid will need to step up for the Bills vs. the Chiefs.
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Plus, the Browns let Joe Flacco air it out and the Rams bottle Alvin Kamara while the Chiefs get burned by their own trickery.
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Plus, Baltimore may have received good news on safety Kyle Hamilton. And why the Nelson Agholor signing has been paying off.
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Defining the technique, figuring out how to police it and getting defenders to adapt all pose challenges.
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The three-time Pro Bowler will miss time with a foot injury, making Baltimore's cornerback position even more of a concern.
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Marlon Humphrey started all 17 games last season, tallying three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a career-high 71 tackles.
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Our writers give their thoughts on one of the NFL's toughest divisions as training camp is about to begin.
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Plus, more on running back J.K. Dobbins' absence and the team experiencing a few injury scares during practice.
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The Ravens won their fourth consecutive game to keep their hold atop the AFC North.
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Behind its rushing attack, Baltimore scored on all four of its second-half drives to defeat Tampa Bay and improve to 5-3 on the season.
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What's changed in the contract talks with Lamar Jackson? Updating Ronnie Stanley's progress and an early look at potential FA needs.
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The Ravens were the best against the run in the NFL, but allowed more passing yards in one season than any in franchise history.
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The loss of Marlon Humphrey is the latest injury the Ravens are dealing with this season. Reworking the secondary will get tricky.
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The Dolphins blitzed all night Thursday against the Ravens and frustrated Lamar Jackson. Future opponents will surely take notice.
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Lamar Jackson has played well and the Ravens are 5-2, but a lot needs to happen for a successful final 10 games of the 2021 season.
After missing the first 10 days of training camp, it's unlikely Jackson will play Saturday ... or multiple other Ravens starters.
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The Ravens added receivers Rashod Bateman (Round 1) and Tylan Wallace (Round 4) to an improved passing attack for Jackson and the offense.
GM Eric DeCosta needs to solidify the offensive line, get QB Lamar Jackson more weapons, restock at OLB and add depth at other positions.
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From major injuries to dealing with the league's biggest COVID-19 outbreak, the past season was a challenge for the Ravens.
The Ravens are 5-2, the same record they had through seven games during their franchise-best 14-2 season last year. But it feels different.
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