
Jamison Hensley ESPN Staff Writer
Ravens opened as 3.5-point favorites over the Bills in the 2018 season opener, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Baltimore is 5-1 in season openers at M&T Bank Stadium under coach John Harbaugh.
Ravens opened as 3.5-point favorites over the Bills in the 2018 season opener, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Baltimore is 5-1 in season openers at M&T Bank Stadium under coach John Harbaugh.
If the Ravens can add wide receiver Willie Snead (and it seems unlikely that the Saints will match the offer sheet), this would essentially end Baltimore's interest in Dez Bryant. While Snead doesn't bring the same big name or buzz as Bryant, he does fill the Ravens' need for a slot receiver better than Bryant.
The Ravens have signed Saints WR Willie Snead to a two-year offer sheet, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Another way the league evened out the schedule pain is back-to-back-to-back road games (3 consecutive). In 2017 there were 12. This season there are 6. (This includes neutral site venues as road games.) Of the 6 three-game road sequences, two teams own 2 of them if you consider neutral site (London/Mexico City) games as road games: Rams and Chargers. The Ravens and Saints own the other two. The Rams second 3-game road sequence includes their Mexico City game, but it's interrupted by their bye. The Chargers actually have an *uninterrupted 4-game road sequence*, counting their London game, which (strictly speaking) includes two 3-game road sequences.
Team reporters across ESPN predict the Ravens will stumble to a record that would push the franchise's playoff drought to four years.
The Ravens will play four of their first six games on the road in 2018, including trips to all three of their AFC North rivals.
A look at the Ravens' regular-season schedule, which includes five home contests in the second half of the season.
Here's the 2018 Baltimore Ravens regular season schedule: Week 1 (Sept. 9) vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m.; Week 2 (Thursday, Sept. 13) at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m.; Week 3 (Sept. 23) vs. Denver Broncos, 1 p.m.; Week 4 (Sept. 30) at Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:20 p.m.; Week 5 (Oct. 7) at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.; Week 6 (Oct. 14) at Tennessee Titans, 4:25 p.m.; Week 7 (Oct. 21) vs. New Orleans Saints, 4:05 p.m.; Week 8 (Oct. 28) at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m.; Week 9 (Nov. 4) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m.; Week 10 BYE; Week 11 (Nov. 18) vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.; Week 12 (Nov. 25) vs. Oakland Raiders, 1 p.m.; Week 13 (Dec. 2) at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m.; Week 14 (Dec. 9) at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m.; Week 15 (Dec. 16) vs. Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.; Week 16 (Dec. 22/23) at Los Angeles Chargers, TBD; Week 17 (Dec. 30) vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.
Now a pediatric dentist in Utah, Cam Quayle continues to embrace the opportunities that being the last person drafted have granted him.
Ravens' 2018 preseason schedule: Hall of Fame game (Aug. 2): vs. Chicago Bears (Canton, Ohio), 8 pm; Week 1 (Aug. 9): vs. Los Angeles Rams, 7:30 pm; Week 2 (Aug. 20): at Indianapolis Colts; Week 3 (Aug. 25): at Miami Dolphins, 7 pm; Week 4 (Aug. 30): vs. Washington Redskins, 7:30 pm
Ravens preseason schedule has been finalized. Home games against Rams and Redskins will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Baltimore's preseason game at Miami Dolphins will be played on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m.
In order to jell with new receivers Michael Crabtree and John Brown, QB Joe Flacco said he will have extra throwing sessions with them this summer.
Joe Flacco believes private workouts with new receivers will help build relationships
The quarterback knows the Ravens will draft his successor eventually but he said his focus is on "what's here and now and doing your job."
Ravens safety Eric Weddle acknowledged Tuesday that he has reached out to free-agent receiver Dez Bryant.
Eric Weddle has reached out to Dez Bryant
Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree declined to comment on the possibility of Baltimore adding Dez Bryant. "I don't talk about potential or nobody that's not on my team," Crabtree said. "I'm sorry."
Joe Flacco on the talk of the Ravens drafting a quarterback, possibly as high as the first round: "It is what it is. It's a business. Eventually, at some point, that's going to have to happen. It's not really for me to worry about."
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco plans to throw to new receivers Michael Crabtree and John Brown outside of practice. "Building a relationship with new guys is really important," Flacco said.
Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley isn't worried about getting a new contract. "That's up to those (in front office) and my agent," Mosley said. "That's why I pay him 3 percent." Mosley is in his final year of his contract with Baltimore.
Ravens safety Eric Weddle is excited about the changes being made by new defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. "He's ready for the challenge," Weddle said. "He's bringing a lot of different elements that we haven't had."
Ravens safety Eric Weddle has reached out to free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant. "If we have a shot at him, we'll see what happens," Weddle said.
Running back Alex Collins was one of seven Ravens exclusive rights free agents to sign their tenders. The others were: center Matt Skura, linebacker Patrick Onwuasor, wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo, tight end Vince Mayle, cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste and guard Maurquice Shakir. Collins, who led Baltimore in rushing last season, will earn $630,000 this season.
Dez Bryant, who left a strong impression on the Ravens in two games against them, could be a good fit in Baltimore.
Ravens begin their nine-week offseason program Monday. The first two weeks (Phase One) are voluntary and are primarily spent in the classroom and weight room.
TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 406 | 308 |
Baltimore | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 395 | 303 |
Cincinnati | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 290 | 349 |
Cleveland | 0 | 16 | 0 | .000 | 234 | 410 |