The Banner Ravens Podcast

Week 7: First trimester report and Buccaneers preview

Remember when there was panic in Baltimore over a winless football team? It feels like forever ago, but the Ravens’ 0-2 start had many wondering if John Harbaugh’s squad was poised for a step back. But a four-game win streak has gotten the Ravens back on track and poised to make another run at the top seed in the AFC.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer provide temperature checks on the Ravens’ roster and coaching staff after six games. Then they preview Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Zay Flowers, offense rule the day in 30-23 win over Commanders

Sunday’s matchup between Baltimore and Washington figured to be an offense-heavy affair, and quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels delivered a duel that lived up to the hype.
From M&T Bank Stadium, co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens’ 30-23 win over the Commanders, giving their Word of the Day (1:15), discussing Lamar Jackson's commanding performance (1:55) and Zay Flowers’ productive day (5:20). Then they dissect the defense (14:15), Odafe Oweh's slow start (24:30) and more.

Week 6: Todd Monken head coaching buzz and Commanders preview

We’re only five weeks into the season, but Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is back at the center of the MVP conversation yet again, and the offensive coordinator who helped get him there is generating head coaching buzz.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss Dean Pees' return (1:22), Jackson’s MVP candidacy (9:25) and the Todd Monken head coaching chatter (13:20). Then they preview Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders (19:30).

Instant classic: Jackson outduels Burrow in wild overtime win

If you like defense, Sunday’s 41-38 overtime thriller in Cincinnati was not for you. But, if you get your kicks from watching two superstar quarterbacks picking apart secondaries, you were in luck.
Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down a wild Ravens win, beginning with the Word of the Day (1:03). Then they discuss Lamar Jackson’s remarkable day (4:22), what plagued the defense (17:18) and more.

Week 5: Davante Adams trade speculation and Bengals preview

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the possibility that the Ravens trade for Raiders WR Davante Adams. Then they preview Sunday's game against the Bengals.

King Henry reigns, Ravens deliver statement win over Bills

Heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Bills, the Ravens were searching for their first complete win of the season. They got it in a dominant victory in prime time, handing Buffalo its first loss of the year.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens’ impressive performance. They start with Jonas' Word of the Day (1:15), then analyze Derrick Henry’s monster night (3:50), the defense's stellar game (15:00) and more.

Week 4: Justin Tucker, Roquan Smith among stars who need to step up

Much of the Ravens’ early struggles could be explained by the team’s reliance on unproven players, such as guard Daniel Faalele and Trenton Simpson. But some of the team’s veterans, including kicker Justin Tucker and tight end Mark Andrews, aren’t living up to expectations either. What’s going on with Baltimore’s stars?
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss the return of edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue (1:30) some concerning signs from some of the team’s key players (7:10). Then they preview Sunday’s game against the undefeated Buffalo Bills (26:55).

Derrick Henry dominates in Dallas, but near-collapse leaves sour taste

This is how the 2024 Ravens are supposed to look. Well, at least for three quarters.
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the team’s 28-25 win over the Dallas Cowboys, discussing Derrick Henry’s impressive day, a bounce-back game for the offensive line and a confounding fourth quarter.

Week 3: Challenging coaching, Daniel Faalele and offense's identity with Kyle Goon

The Ravens’ problems are apparent to those who watched the team’s first two games. But are their issues fixable at this point in the season?
Columnist Kyle Goon joins co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer to discuss why head coach John Harbaugh is not on the hot seat (3:24), Daniel Faalele's spot at right guard (9:20), the offense's identity (19:43) and more. Then, Kyle, Paul and Jonas preview the Ravens’ Week 3 game against the Cowboys (24:33).

Ravens collapse in 26-23 loss to Raiders. Who's to blame?

Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer break down the Ravens' shocking Week 2 loss to the Raiders, discussing Derrick Henry's usage, the defense's disintegration and more.