The Banner Ravens Podcast

We may have underestimated the Texans

Everyone was dreaming of Joe Flacco returning to Baltimore, but the Texans hit us with a hard reality: They’re a real threat to the Ravens.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the possibility of a Mark Andrews return (3:23), then they chat about how this Houston team is different from the one the Ravens faced in Week 1 (5:00). Finally, they debate which coordinator — Mike Macdonald or Todd Monken — they’d least like to lose (18:00).

Wild Card Weekend: Ranking the Ravens’ possible playoff matchups

Which team do you want to see the Ravens face in the divisional round: the Steelers, Dolphins, Browns or Texans?
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rank Baltimore’s potential scenarios from best case to worst case (1:35). Then they reopen an old wound, reviewing everything that went wrong for the 2019 Ravens in their shocking playoff loss to the Titans (18:20). Finally, they discuss the news that Todd Monken, Mike Macdonald and Anthony Weaver are interviewing for head coaching jobs around the NFL (35:00).

Backups can’t beat Steelers in regular season finale

The Ravens ended their regular season with a whimper, but with the divisional round two weeks away, few will remember the details of this ugly affair.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer recap the Ravens’ 17-10 loss to the Steelers in their season finale (1:10), breaking down Baltimore’s lifeless offense (4:50). Then they examine the team’s addition of veteran running back Dalvin Cook (13:40) and the two-year extension for defensive tackle Michael Pierce (21:10).

Week 18: Why Lamar Jackson is the undisputed MVP

Lamar Jackson won’t have to play all 17 games to lock up the MVP. The Ravens have nothing to gain from a win over the Steelers in their Week 18, meaning Jackson will get some well-deserved rest on Saturday. But the quarterback already made a strong case for his second Most Valuable Player award through the first 16 games of the regular season.
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer review their preseason predictions (1:40) and explain why Jackson has been the best player in the NFL this season (6:00). Then they preview Saturday’s game between a pair of AFC North rivals (15:55).

Lamar flambés Dolphins, Ravens clinch bye

If 2024 is anything like 2023, the Ravens are in for a thrilling January, and perhaps February.
 
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the Ravens’ dominant 56-19 win over the Dolphins, breaking down Lamar Jackson’s MVP-level performance (0:45) and the defense’s impressive showing (11:32). They look ahead to some potential playoff matchups (17:00) and dive into the "rest vs. rust" debate (19:58).

Week 17: AFC supremacy is on the line this New Year’s

We all wish we had a week off in mid-January. The Ravens can earn one by beating the Dolphins on Sunday. A win over Miami on New Year’s Eve would give Baltimore the No. 1 seed in the AFC, guaranteeing them a spot in the divisional round.
 
In light of quarterback Lamar Jackson’s ascension to MVP favorite, hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer list their most valuable Ravens (2:45), a group that includes Kyle Hamilton and Roquan Smith. Then they preview the team’s penultimate game against the Dolphins (19:31).

Ravens assert their dominance with win over 49ers

Best Christmas ever? Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the Ravens' impressive 33-19 win over the 49ers in San Francisco, breaking down Lamar Jackson's remarkable day, discussing the defense's dominant performance and relaying the latest news on safety Kyle Hamilton. Then they talk about the opportunity Baltimore has to make a deep playoff run.

Week 16: Handing out Secret Santa gifts and previewing 49ers

What would you get Lamar Jackson if you were his Secret Santa? How about Rashod Bateman? John Harbaugh?
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer hand out gifts for some of the Ravens’ most prominent players and coaches (0:40), then look ahead to Monday’s potential Super Bowl preview between Baltimore and San Francisco (22:55).

Ravens lose Keaton Mitchell, Ronnie Stanley in playoff-clinching win

The Ravens won the game, but lost their emerging rookie running back. Where does the offense go from here?
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the team’s 23-7 win over the Jaguars, breaking down another uneven performance from the offense, a statement game from tight end Isaiah Likely and a dominant showing from the defense. They discuss the season-ending injury to running back Keaton Mitchell, then look at the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Week 15: Playing a round of postseason Would You Rather

The Ravens have moved into sole possession of the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Dolphins’ loss on Monday night. Whether they retain it will depend on how well they navigate a brutal final stretch that features four games against teams with a combined .654 win percentage.
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer host a live edition of The Banner Ravens Podcast to play a round of postseason Would You Rather before previewing Baltimore’s game against Jacksonville on Sunday night.