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But after Sunday's win vs. Tampa Bay, there is only so much the Ravens can control in the AFC playoff picture.

The win against the Buccaneers was the Ravens’ fourth in five games with Lamar Jackson starting, but the team got only modest early help from the rest of the conference’s wild-card contenders.

Making a change is never easy on the player. It’s even worse on the coach whose job it is to put the players on the field that gives his team the best chance of winning. It’s a difficult decision because of the relationships that we form with each player.

By Sunday night, the Ravens could be atop the AFC North, possibly headed for a home playoff game.

Especially in December, there are no upsides for NFL playoff hopefuls like the Ravens in losing a close game against a top-quality opponent.

From the Ravens' lack of elite playmakers to their tense playoff outlook, here are five things we learned from their 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

From the Ravens achieving their finest defensive hour to resurgent efforts by Terrell Suggs and C.J. Mosley, here are five things we learned from their 26-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

With the road victory, the team’s third straight win overall since Lamar Jackson took over as starter, the Ravens (7-5) held on to the AFC’s sixth playoff spot.

They’re a long ways from clinching anything, but the Ravens can get some separation in Week 13.

Coach John Harbaugh has to decide between veteran Joe Flacco and rookie Lamar Jackson at quarterback this week. If Flacco is healthy, he'd be the right choice, columnist Mike Preston writes.

With a win Sunday, the Ravens would keep their distance in the playoff race from the glut of teams nipping at their heels.

It’s the first time the Ravens have been favored by more than eight points this season.

Remember when Priest Holmes, Chris McCarron and Gus Johnson were in the news?

With a win, the Ravens could conceivably hold the AFC’s second wild-card spot by the end of Sunday.

Despite a three-game losing streak, the Ravens remain in the thick of the AFC wild-card race. Here's a look at their competition.

Cincinnati just became the first team in NFL history to allow more than 500 yards in three straight games.

Remember when Jacoby Jones, Willie Richardson and Willie Lanier were in the news?

An assortment of shortcomings has made the Ravens special teams look ordinary this season, but players and coaches have faith that they can and will turn the tide soon.

Remember when Art Modell, Vinny Testaverde and Lil Shelton were in the news?

Every coach has our own style of handling our teams and we need to stay true to who we are, and not try to be someone else.

Arthur H. Schmersal, a retired Baltimore County high school music teacher who had served as music director of the old Baltimore Colts Marching Band, died of cancer Oct. 12 at the Bob Hooper Hospice House. He was 82 and lived in the Phoenix area of Baltimore County.

The Ravens need to find a more balanced offense against the Titans.

George Taliaferro, the first black player ever drafted by the NFL and a star for the Colts in 1953, died Oct. 8 in Mason, Ohio. He was 91.

Harbaugh's news conference Monday offered some of his most extensive and interesting comments yet on the state of the team’s grounded rushing attack.

The Ravens have not needed the first-round pick as much as first thought, but they have also welcomed his impending return.

In an interview this week on "The Pat McAfee Show,” the Ravens safety said he doesn’t plan to finish his career anywhere but Baltimore.

Ravens middle linebacker C.J. Mosley returned to practice Thursday, raising hope that the three-time Pro Bowl selection will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

Breshad Perriman, a former Ravens first-round draft choice, has reportedly signed with the Redskins after working out for the Eagles, Jets, Giants and Bills,

Ravens coach John Harbaugh is holding out hope that either cornerback Maurice Canady or running back Kenneth Dixon or both will be able to return from injured reserve later this season.

Remember when Vinny Testaverde, Dennis Hresko and LeRoy Ellis were in the news?

After limiting the six-time Pro Bowl selection to two tackles and zero sacks in their last meeting, Skura is hoping to use that familiarity in preparing for another clash with Atkins.

“There’s always room for improvement even if it is just one time,” left guard Alex Lewis said of the one time the quarterback was sacked Sunday by the Buffalo Bills. “We want to eliminate that.”

With two possible starters already sidelined, the Ravens ruled two injured backups out of Thursday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Breaking down the matchup between the Ravens and Bengals ahead of Thursday night's game.

The Ravens’ game Thursday night is now a toss-up.

Style points might count for something in college football, but not in the NFL.

A look at some key numbers from the Ravens’ 47-3 rout of the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s season opener.

In his first game since 2016, the slot cornerback sacked Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman twice, becoming the first Ravens defensive back to post two sacks in the same game in 22 years.

Two days after noting that he could be inactive on game days, the 2012 NFL Rookie of the Year will take a seat while the organization’s first-round pick will play a supporting role to the 11th-year starter.

Remember when Cleveland Cooper, Boog Powell and Wes Unseld were in the news?

There is only so much the Ravens can know about how they will hold up without Smith and defensive tackle Willie Henry.

These are unsettled times for the NFL as the Ravens prepare to host the Buffalo Bills in their season opener. The climate around the league is politically charged, with fans from the right and the left saying they're no longer comfortable loving professional football.

When Lamar Jackson was taken No. 32 overall in the draft this year, Ozzie Newsome acknowledged they were “building for the future” with the Heisman Trophy winner. But, he added, “In order for us to win this year, we need Joe Flacco.”

Maurice Canady (thigh) and Kenny Young (left knee bruise) were limited in Wednesday’s practice but are hungry to play against the Buffalo Bills in the season opener.

Sidelined since Sept. 17 because of a fractured left ankle and injured right shoulder, the six-time Pro Bowl right guard is planning to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. “I’m definitely excited to get back out there,” Yanda said.

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Elijah Clayton was remembered by those who knew him as kind, genuine, and managed to make a career out of playing the “Madden NFL” video game at high-level tournaments.

As the Ravens prepare to trim their roster to 53 players, cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste hopes to take advantage of Jimmy Smith's impending absence.

“We've seen it in practice where he's done some really good things, but we hadn’t really seen it in a game yet,” coach John Harbaugh said.

Remember when Jonathan Ogden, Jesse Davidson and Robin Roberts were in the news?