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Ravens fans may not have completely taken over London, but they're everywhere on eve of game

More than a few members of the Ravens’ traveling party for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium have remarked that the organization’s purple-clad fans have taken over London this weekend. That’s not entirely true, but they certainly took over a popular British pub in...

Three stats that stand out ahead of Ravens game vs. the Jaguars on Sunday

Although Sunday will mark the Ravens’ first game in London, the Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars have clashed in each of the past three seasons with the Ravens winning two of the three meetings. The Jaguars lead the overall series, 11-9. The Ravens have opened the season with back-to-back victories...

Eight is a crowd at defensive line for the Ravens, but it's one they feel worth keeping

As they looked around the defensive line room back in late July, they knew there were eight legitimate NFL players in there. They just didn’t figure that all of them would still be Ravens when the season began. NFL teams rarely keep eight defensive linemen. Some teams don’t even carry seven. With...

Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams won't play against Jaguars Sunday at Wembley Stadium

Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams traveled to London in July to help promote Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Unfortunately for both Williams and the Ravens, he didn’t make a return trip with the rest of the team this week. Williams, who is dealing with...

Ravens reminded from second they got off plane in London that this isn't a typical NFL road game

The Ravens have said all week that they’re treating their matchup Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars as a business trip. Yet, when they exited their team charter early Friday morning at Heathrow Airport after an overnight flight from Baltimore, they were reminded that this is anything but...

Mike Preston: These British fans like one style of football, and that's American-style

According to Great Britain natives Domonyc Steer and Aaron Mahoney-Jones, there is only one game of football and it's played by heroes Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Terrell Suggs. Both played soccer and rugby, but prefer football American-style. "Those three are the greatest," said Steer, 19, a middle...

Ravens' early kickoff time a pain for some, a blessing for others

Sunday business suffers at public golf courses in the fall, and not just because the days are shorter or the weather is less balmy. Joe Rahnis, director of golf operations for Baltimore County Golf, says his customers are busy watching the Ravens. It’s not shaping up to be a problem this Sunday....

Ravens defense targeting Jaguars running game to get to Blake Bortles in London

Slowing Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is priority No. 1 for the Ravens as the rookie ranks sixth in the NFL with 140 rushing yards. But it may also be part of the defense’s plan to force quarterback Blake Bortles to carry the offense. Here is what cornerback Brandon Carr had...

Mike Preston: Ravens need to beat Jaguars, and other dispatches from London

It’s too early in the season to label the Ravens’ game here Sunday against Jacksonville as “must-win,” but they need the victory. If, as expected, the Ravens beat the Jaguars, they would improve to 3-0 with a home game against the Steelers next Sunday. They then travel to Oakland to face the Raiders...

Ravens suddenly thin at inside linebacker after loss of rookie Bam Bradley

The torn ACL in Bam Bradley’s left knee that has sidelined the Ravens rookie for the remainder of the season has had a two-pronged impact as he was a contributor on defense and special teams. But the undrafted free agent’s absence may be especially significant for the former. The team is now down...

Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams won't play Sunday in London; running back Terrance West returns to practice

The Ravens hit the practice field at the London Irish training ground at about 2 p.m. London time and running back Terrance West was on the field with the rest of his teammates. West, who was limited in last Sunday’s victory with a calf injury and also didn’t practice the previous two days, participated...

For Ravens lineman Jermaine Eluemunor, London trip is a homecoming game

Twelve-year-old Jermaine Eluemunor was flipping through channels, looking for a Premier League soccer match, when a strange, alluring spectacle captured his attention. The setting, London’s Wembley Stadium, was familiar. But the game, an NFL matchup between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants,...

Week 3: Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London

Staff picks for Week 3 of the NFL season

Baltimore Sun writers and editors pick every game of the NFL season. Click on the photos above to see predicted winners in Week 3. Jen Badie (20-11 overall, 11-5 last week) Edward Lee (22-9 overall, 14-2 last week) Mike Preston (23-8 overall, 13-3 last week) Peter Schmuck (22-9 overall, 11-5 last...

In preparing for Sunday's game in London, several Ravens have experience on their side

While many Ravens will be making their first trip to London for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, it’s the second visit for Eric Weddle — and it’s something the strong safety has been anticipating. “I’ve been wanting to go back since ’08 just to see it again and enjoy it a little...

How to watch Ravens vs. Jaguars on TV or online

There are more ways than ever to watch the Ravens’ game Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, and for some fans, that still might be a problem. The 9:30 a.m. game will be broadcast locally in Jacksonville and on WJZ-TV (Ch. 13), whose coverage map includes Baltimore City, Anne Arundel...

After first true miss since 2015, Ravens' Justin Tucker moves on to the next kick

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed just one field-goal attempt last season, but even that had a caveat: His string of 35 straight makes, an NFL best, ended when New England Patriots linebacker Shea McClellin leapt over long snapper Morgan Cox to block a 34-yard attempt Dec. 12. His last misfire...

Lardarius Webb surprised, but pleased to be tied for Ravens lead in interceptions

Lardarius Webb can’t believe he is tied with cornerback Brandon Carr for the Ravens lead in interceptions with two. The slot cornerback was not even sure how much playing time he would get this season. “I did not even plan on being on the field. Seriously,” Webb said before Wednesday afternoon’s...

Ravens’ Michael Campanaro, Anthony Levine Sr. upgraded to full participation Thursday

Both Michael Campanaro and Anthony Levine Sr. practiced fully Thursday prior to the Ravens’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday. Campanaro, the wide receiver who hails from Clarksville and graduated from River Hill High, had not participated in Wednesday’s session because...

Michael Campanaro returns to Ravens practice, but four out again on Thursday

After sitting out Wednesday’s practice, wide receiver-return specialist Michael Campanaro was back for the Ravens at Thursday’s practice. The Clarksville native and River Hill graduate had been sidelined with what the team described as an ankle injury. But he was returning punts Thursday with little...

Scouting report for Ravens-Jaguars on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London

RAVENS PASSING GAME: The Ravens opened things up a bit on offense last week and Joe Flacco was sharp. He has been intercepted in eight straight games dating to last year, the longest current streak in the NFL. Flacco completed 20 of his 25 passes against the Cleveland Browns last week to backs...

Staff picks for Sunday's Ravens-Jaguars game in London

Staff picks for Sunday’s Ravens-Jaguars game from London’s Wembley Stadium: Jen Badie Ravens 20, Jaguars 13 The Ravens are leading the league in takeaways and with Jaguars QB Blake Bortles already having as many interceptions as touchdowns, the Ravens should have the edge in London. One thing to...

Mike Preston: Ravens' O-line greats see poor line play becoming common in NFL

No quarterback feels the pain of each Sunday more than Eli Manning of the New York Giants. He doesn’t look angry or disappointed anymore; just disinterested. A similar look appears more and more on the faces of Aaron Rodgers, Andy Dalton, Russell Wilson and Matthew Stafford. Gone are the days when...

Revenge isn’t driving Ravens’ Luke Bowanko in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars

As recently as Sept. 2, Luke Bowanko was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. But the center’s status changed that day when the Ravens acquired Bowanko from Jacksonville for an undisclosed draft choice. So is the Annapolis-born Bowanko entertaining any thoughts about paying back the Jaguars for...

Mike Preston's key matchups for Ravens vs. Jaguars in London

Click on the photos above to see Mike Preston’s three key battles that could help decide who wins the Ravens' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. mike.preston@baltsun.com twitter.com/MikePrestonSun

Brandon Carr coming up with more interceptions as he thrives with Ravens defense

The knock on Brandon Carr was that as durable as he is – he has started all 145 regular-season games of his career – he did not intercept passes at a rate one might expect of a top-tier cornerback. That theory has lost some steam. Carr has collected an interception in each of his first two games...

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs approaching 200th career game

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs will play in his 200th career game Sunday, and in recognition of the benchmark, he’s getting a going-away gift. Of course, so are his Ravens teammates, who fly to London on Thursday ahead of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. ...

Ravens know they need Wallace and Perriman more involved for offense to hit its stride

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco felt that he had the exact look he wanted early in the second quarter Sunday. Wide receiver Mike Wallace was being defended on the outside by Cleveland Browns veteran cornerback Jason McCourty. Browns safety Jabrill Peppers was over the top, but Flacco expected him...

Ravens in London: Baltimore-area bars opening early, running specials

The Ravens will be in London on Sunday to play the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, which means plenty of Baltimore-area bars will open early to accommodate the 9:30 a.m. kickoff. Here’s a running list of local bars opening their doors Sunday morning, along with food and drink specials they’ll...

With Ravens game, NFL sees opportunity in London, land of the other football

The trends facing the NFL could be worrisome: TV ratings dipped last season, pundits are complaining about low scoring this year and youth participation is declining amid concerns about the sport’s potential for injury. But even as its home-field advantage grows tenuous, the league is gaining a...

Outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith fully participates in Wednesday's Ravens practice

Za’Darius Smith is apparently a quick healer. Despite sustaining what appeared to be a serious left knee and ankle injury in the Ravens’ season-opening 20-0 shutout of the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 10, the outside linebacker not only returned to Wednesday’s practice, but was also a full participant,...

Za’Darius Smith returns to today's Ravens practice, but Brandon Williams, Terrance West absent

There was more bad news than good news from Ravens practice on Wednesday. A pair of starters — nose tackle Brandon Williams and running back Terrance West — were missing from the portion of practice open to the media. Williams sat out a significant portion of the second half of Sunday’s 24-10 victory...

Ravens news, notes and opinions on defensive rookies, OL concerns, timing of Brandon Williams injury

We haven’t done one of these “news, notes and opinions” in a couple of weeks, so let’s start off with some things I liked and didn’t like from the first two weeks of the Ravens’ regular season. Liked The play of the young players on defense: The defensive coaches have done a nice job integrating...

Ravens at Work: Chaplain Johnny Shelton aims to be a rock for players and their families

Every week during the season, The Baltimore Sun will spotlight how a member of the Ravens organization does his or her job. Moments before every Ravens game, home or away, Johnny Shelton plants himself in the same spot near the mouth of the entrance tunnel. This warm, middle-aged man of God is...

Ravens' creepy tweet featuring Queen Elizabeth II is quickly deleted

The Ravens are playing in London this weekend. The Ravens also have a new virtual face-painting experience they would like you to try. With that in mind, they decided to make Queen Elizabeth II a Ravens fan on Tuesday night. It was so convincing, they deleted the image from their Twitter and Instagram...

Ravens add two OL to active roster, another to practice squad; Marshal Yanda heads to IR

The Ravens’ efforts to augment their patchwork offensive front continued Tuesday when they added two offensive linemen to the active roster and another to their practice squad. Offensive guard/center Matt Skura, who started all four preseason games for the Ravens, was promoted from the practice...

Ravens trying to stick to routine as much as possible for Sunday’s game in London

The Ravens will play a game outside of the continental United States for the first time in their history when they tangle with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Wembley Stadium in London. As unique and rare and thrilling as that prospect may be, the organization is doing what it can to stick...

Ravens are early four-point favorites over Jaguars in London meeting

The Ravens are early four-point favorites over the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of their game Sunday in London, according to most Las Vegas betting lines. The matchup is the Ravens’ first international game and the Jaguars’ fifth. Jacksonville has won its past two games at Wembley Stadium, defeating...

'DNA Day' planned for Ravens' game undergoes federal and state scrutiny

A Massachusetts biotech firm still intends to give away DNA test kits to fans at a Ravens game this season, according to the team, but the promotion first must undergo scrutiny from a federal agency and the state. The “DNA Day” event, scheduled for last Sunday’s Ravens-Cleveland Browns game at...

Admitting it's a 'big hit,' Ravens push forward without Marshal Yanda, their best offensive lineman

Standing near midfield during warmups before Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti asked his coach, John Harbaugh, a question that might not have seemed particularly timely at the moment. Bisciotti inquired about reserve offensive guard-center Tony Bergstrom,...