The Banner Ravens Podcast

Week 17: Christmas wish list, playoff picture and Texans preview

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer give their Christmas wish lists for the Ravens (3:30) and their Word of the Day (26:01). Then they preview Wednesday's matchup against the Houston Texans (27:50).

Marlon Humphrey's pick-six helps Ravens beat Steelers, clinch playoff berth

Momentum seemed to change with the harsh December wind on Saturday night. Down a touchdown, the Steelers forced a red-zone interception from quarterback Lamar Jackson in the fourth quarter. But, just as Pittsburgh seemed destined to freeze out Baltimore, the Ravens stole the energy right back with a stunning interception and score by cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the team’s 34-17 win over the Steelers, discussing Humphrey’s decisive pick six and analyzing the playoff picture.

Week 16: How Baltimore can beat Pittsburgh and claim the AFC North

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the ongoing Diontae Johnson saga (2:42). Then they draft the most interesting storylines for Saturday's game (10:00) and give their Word of the Day (29:44). Finally, they preview Steelers-Ravens (33:40).

Lamar runs wild on Giants in 35-14 romp

 
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' 35-14 win over the Giants, giving their Word of the Day (2:26), discussing the offense's stellar day (6:45), the team's 12 penalties (14:40), Nate Wiggins' impressive performance (22:20), Trenton Simpson's snap count (24:48) and more.

Week 15: Will Ravens regret sticking with Justin Tucker?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the Ravens' decision to stick with Justin Tucker (3:25). Then, they're joined by Pro Football Focus' Gordon McGuinness (15:10) to dive into the advanced stats behind the 2024 Ravens. Finally, Paul and Jonas preview Sunday's game against the Giants (30:15).

Reacting to Diontae Johnson's suspension and role-playing the bye week

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Giana Han to react to the suspension of WR Diontae Johnson (1:00). Then they engage in a role-playing exercise (18:44), performing as Steve Bisciotti (Paul), John Harbaugh (Giana) and Eric DeCosta (Jonas) in a hypothetical bye week meeting.

Justin Tucker crumbles, offense faceplants in loss to Eagles

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' 24-19 loss to the Eagles, giving their Word of the Day (4:44) before discussing Justin Tucker's missed kicks (5:23), Lamar Jackson's so-so afternoon (13:01), Diontae Johnson's no-show (24:51) and the defense's progress (27:24).

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.