The Banner Ravens Podcast

Week 13: Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley meet in a battle of elite RBs

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Raven's path to the playoffs (1:29), their high penalty total (2:39) and their improvements on defense (8:35). Then, they talk about Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley (17:12) and are joined by The Philadelphia Inquirer's Olivia Reiner (36:50) to preview the Eagles.

John Harbaugh gets gutsy, bests brother with 30-23 win over Chargers

The Ravens came into their Week 12 matchup on the precipice. A loss to the Chargers would send them to a 7-5 record and put them 1 1/2 games back of the Steelers in the AFC North.
Behind a banner night from Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, they pulled themselves off the ledge, beating the Los Angeles 30-23.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the win and discuss how John Harbaugh got the better of his brother, Jim, for the third time in his NFL career.

Week 12: Do you buy the Ravens' improved defense?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss whether the Ravens’ defensive improvements are sustainable before previewing Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with ESPN’s Kris Rhim.

Penalties, Tucker's nightmare day doom Ravens in loss to Steelers

The Ravens made life difficult for themselves Sunday, committing 12 penalties (and missing two field goals) in an ugly 18-16 loss to the Steelers.
Co-host Jonas Shaffer joins Paul Mancano from Pittsburgh to break down what went wrong for Baltimore and how it can climb back in the AFC North race.

Week 11: Patrick Queen, Diontae Johnson swap adds to Steelers rivalry

What’s a good rivalry without some bad blood? The Ravens are set to face the Steelers for the first time this season on Sunday, marking linebacker Patrick Queen’s first game against his old squad. It’ll also be a homecoming for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who spent five seasons in gold and black.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their Word of the Day (0:56) and assess the state of the rivalry. Then preview the Week 11 matchup (17:50).

Best sequel ever? Ravens win another shootout with Bengals

Sequels usually disappoint. This one didn’t.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens’ thrilling 35-34 win over the Bengals, discussing Lamar Jackson’s ridiculous game, the defense’s issues and more.

Week 10: Is adding CB Tre'Davious White enough as Ravens prepare for Bengals?

A week after trading for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, the Ravens added a piece to their secondary in two-time Pro Bowler Tre’Davious White. But did Eric DeCosta do enough to help his defense?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the move for White before previewing Thursday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Jackson, Henry combine for 5 TDs in rout of Broncos

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' dominant 41-10 win over the Broncos, giving their Word of the Day (1:12), discuss why Baltimore has the NFL's best offense (4:51), marvel at Derrick Henry's ridiculous season (12:07), analyze the defense's day (18:34) and more.

Week 9: Trade deadline targets, Marcus Williams' benching and defensive disguises

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss Joe Flacco's return to a starting role in Indianapolis (1:45) and the weirdness surrounding Marcus Williams' benching (3:00). Then they provide some names of pass rushers and safeties Baltimore could target in the next five days (6:20).
Later in the podcast, Paul delivers his Word of the Day (17:57), defensive guru Cody Alexander joins to talk about the Ravens' defensive mishaps (23:33) and Paul and Jonas wonder about the health of Lamar Jackson before previewing Sunday's matchup against the Broncos (36:52).

EDC makes preemptive strike, trades for WR Diontae Johnson

Eric DeCosta didn’t wait until the Nov. 5 deadline to make a major trade. The Ravens sent a fifth-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a sixth-rounder. Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the move, discussing the compensation (1:15), Johnson's situation entering Baltimore (4:45), his career arc (7:22), his fit in Baltimore (9:59) and more. Then they wonder if the Ravens can still add a defensive player at the deadline (18:42).